The report gives an insight into how handset availability and pricing is affecting subscriber uptake in key markets.
The WCDMA Handset pricing report combines a review of WCDMA handsets from the major vendors with information about how these handsets are being priced and positioned developed markets.
Market Data
- WCDMA handsets launched in 2006
- WCDMA handsets announced 2007
Key Issues Addressed
- What was the volume of WCDMA handsets sold worldwide in 2006 and how is this expected to grow?
- How are the WCDMA market shares of different device vendors changing?
- How did WCDMA handset weight and form factor change over 2006?
- What changes have been made to the features supported on WCDMA handsets?
- How many new WCDMA models were launched in each quarter of 2006?
- How have WCDMA handset prices evolved over time?
- How do WCDMA handset prices compare with GSM/GPRS handset prices (or PDC in Japan)?
- What levels of subsidies are operators applying to WCDMA handsets and have these changed over time?
- How have the specifications and feature set of WCDMA handsets changed over time?
- How are operators marketing WCDMA devices?
- Which operators have been most active in driving WCDMA uptake in the market and how is this reflected in their device portfolio?
- How does the selection of WCDMA handsets on offer for the prepaid and post-paid markets differ (where relevant)?
- Which vendors are strongest in the WCDMA handset space in that particular market?
Countries / Sectors / Companies covered
- Italy
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- USA
Who should read this report
- Operators
- Vendors
- Financial Institutions
- Government
- Regulators