In
2007, cellular modem shipments increased by more than 300% over 2006. Not only
was the dramatic increase remarkable, but interestingly USB modems accounted for
over half of the shipments. Growth drivers included continued expansion of 3G
cellular networks, and the popularity of USB modems among retail sales staff.
But probably the most significant drivers were the expansion of offers for
mobile broadband access and the simultaneous reductions in price on the part of
European operators.
Principal
analyst Dan Shey of ABI Research says, "European mobile operators' aggressive
mobile broadband pricing was striking. It released the pent-up demand for
wireless broadband services and showed the possibilities for growth in other
world regions."
As
a leader in analysis of mobile broadband and cellular modems, ABI Research has
launched a new service, the "Cellular PC Modems Research Service," to help its
clients identify the next growth opportunity for cellular modems and understand
the market conditions that will create this opportunity.
The
Service covers the competitive dynamics of the entire value chain including
chipset suppliers, independent software vendors, device OEMs, cellular modem
providers, operators, VARs and system integrators.
Benefits
to subscribers include an understanding of the forces driving adoption of
cellular modems based on competitive environment changes. Among these are mobile
broadband pricing practices, OEM and operator strategies, 3G+ network growth,
and the influence of distribution channels. Demand-side analysis includes
assessment of business vertical and occupational uptake as well as analysis of
the factors driving consumer adoption. All analysis is supported by market data
that provide a highly segmented view of cellular modems and mobile broadband
services at the regional level.
The
PC Cellular Modems Research Service includes
Research Reports, Research Briefs, ABI Insights, Market Data, Vendor Matrices,
and analyst inquiry support.
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