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Operator Options for 3G Evolution
This Northstream report is an independent analysis of the global 3G network evolution situation. In year 2000, evolution paths to 3G appeared clear for GSM, CDMA and TDMA operators, with WCDMA as an unrivalled future global radio interface, with evolved CDMA2000 variants deployed in specific markets. Some analysts and other industry players now suggest that the playing field has fundamentally changed due to the economic downturn and recent market successes, failures and delays. This report outlines Northstream’s independent view on the matter. We do it by systematically analyzing the factors involved in technology evolution decisions, and by putting the public media flow in its correct perspective. In doing so, we make use of a Northstream framework specifically developed to help operators who are evaluating technology evolution options.
14 Feb 2003 | Admin
Handset ODMs
Traditional handset vendors outsource development and manufacturing, operators engage in design and ODMs (Original Design Manufacturing) start living their own life. What does it mean to the industry? This paper describes the “ODM phenomenon” and its potential impact on the handset industry, as we know it. Development, manufacturing, and branding of mobile phones have changed over the recent years. An increased number of handsets are developed by ODMs, a phenomenon that has started to twist the mobile value chain. “Traditional” manufacturers increasingly turn to sub-suppliers to minimize risks and efforts in the process of maintaining and expanding their product portfolios. Northstream’s market projections indicate that ODM products will account for more than 40% of the mobile handsets’ market in 2005. Given this development, many questions arise on positions, changes and revenue streams in the mobile value chain. Also, the increased interest from operators to be more intensely involved in handset requirements, designs and branding further fuels the fire.
11 Feb 2003 | Northstream
Mobile office opportunities
This Northstream white paper briefly looks at the different technical options to implement Mobile Office solutions over GPRS and outlines the key elements operators should consider to satisfy corporate customers’ needs. Stimulating usage of non voice service and thereby increasing ARPU is operators’ key challenge in today’s mature mobile markets. In this context, it is exceptionally important to improve the offering in the under-exploited enterprise segment. Many companies already use Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology today to securely access their Intranet remotely over the Internet (e.g. through PSTN dial up). A natural extension for these companies is to be able to access the same resources when on the move by using the data capabilities of mobile networks. Most technical enablers are available today to enable mobile operators and other parties to fulfill these customer expectations and to implement Mobile Office offerings.
11 Feb 2003 | Northstream
Mobile imaging
With the recent successful launch of camera phones and MMS offerings, mobile imaging has become an area of key importance for the wireless industry. In the context of this document, mobile imaging refers to the ability that people can take photos with their mobile phone, and use photo-related services. As an analogy, digital imaging comprises of a number of different devices and services associated with digital still cameras and digitized photos. As for mobile imaging, digital imaging includes exchanging photos over e-mail, uploading them to photo galleries, and ordering photo prints or merchandise products. In addition, photo printing at home represents an important area of digital imaging today. This white paper investigates how mobile imaging and digital imaging will meet, and what business opportunities this brings for mobile service providers.
11 Feb 2003 | Northstream
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