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WCIS Insight report: WCDMA Handset Pricing
Exploring the impact on WCDMA subscription growth
March 2007
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
