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WCIS Insight: UMTS900 - From Concept to Commercial Launch

2nd Edition

Published: September 2007

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Authors

Abigail Browne
Analyst

Abigail is editor of all reports and articles published as part of Informa’s WCIS service, which focus particularly on market developments and mobile operator strategies. She is also the co-editor… [more]

Dario Talmesio
Analyst

Dario's special focus is on Western European markets. He researches, analyses and benchmarks the positioning of mobile operators and groups and contributes to flagship publications 3GWB, Mobile Communications Europe and… [more]

Thomas Wehmeier
Analyst

Thomas’s special focus is on the markets of northwest Europe. His interests lie in analysing technological evolution from 2G through 3G to 4G and European telecoms regulation, on which he… [more]

This edition comes with a comprehensive 20-page appendix of GSM and UMTS spectrum allocations for European operators, as well as details of WCDMA network coverage in Europe.

This latest edition provides a detailed update on the European Commission’s moves to repeal the so-called ‘GSM Directive’, paving the way for the introduction of UMTS900 in Europe, as well as details of the latest device announcements and equipment trials from vendors.
Key Coverage

Each case study includes:

  • The regulator’s approach to the flexible allocation of spectrum
  • Plans for renewing GSM licences and re-allocation of 900MHz spectrum on a harmonised basis
  • Examination of different operators’ attitudes to in-band migration
  • Updates on any UMTS900 trials conducted by operators to date

Market Data

Concise case studies covering:

  • Australia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Portugal
  • UK

Key issues addressed
  • What are the main benefits of deploying WCDMA (UMTS) at 900MHz and the major hurdles?
  • What factors will affect the timing of potential UMTS900 launches?
  • What is the forecast rate of subscription migration from GSM to WCDMA in Western Europe?
  • Can the re-allocation of spectrum between operators in Finland and Switzerland set a precedent?
  • Which operators are pushing the UMTS900 agenda?
  • What is the likely timetable for the availability of WCDMA devices at 900MHz?
Who should read this report?
  • Operators
  • Vendors
  • Analysts
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government
  • Regulators
 
 
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