Business Services to Drive WiMax Success in AME Markets, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, November 17 - The business segment in Africa and the Middle East should be the main Smartphones' Share of New Handsets Sales in U.S. Will Double by 2014CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, November 12 - A dramatic shake-up in the U.S. market for new handset sales will ensue Ringtones Fall Short in Latin America as Operators Look to Mobile InternetCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Ringtone revenue falls short in Latin America as mobile Internet access will account for almost 79 percent of all non-messaging mobile data revenue by 2014, according to the latest forecast data from Pyramid Research (ww.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Pyramid Research to Lead NGT20 Session at NGT Latin America SummitCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network, has been chosen to participate in the Next Generation Telecom Summit for Latin America, to be held on November 10-12 in Panama (www.ngtsummitla.com). France’s Multiplay Success Drives FTTH InterestCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - By 2014, 50 percent of households in France will subscribe to a triple-play offer as operators invest in FTTH to stay competitive, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network. Europe’s Operators Need More Revenue from Multiplay OffersCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The policy of discounting multiplays in Europe in order to drive adoption and subscriber additions will prove unsustainable as subscriber growth slows, according to a new report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). VoD Will Be Key to Pay-TV Revenue Success in Emerging MarketsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - By 2014, 84 percent of all pay-TV net additions will come from emerging markets, however a successful pay-TV VoD service in these markets will depend on a variety of factors, according to a new report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mobile Industry Extends Reach of Healthcare Programs in Emerging MarketsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Mobile technology’s low cost and ease of use make it ideal for improving the delivery of healthcare, education, and other social services in emerging markets, opening up opportunities for mobile operators and vendors, according to a new report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Consolidation in AME’s Mobile Market Will Continue for Next Several Years, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - In-country consolidation in the mobile market has already begun in Africa and the Middle East and will become a more important trend over the next few years, pushing incumbents to find new ways to protect their customer base, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Connectivity Becomes Major Contributor to Mobile Revenue Growth in Mexico, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Data services in Mexico will grow to represent 25 percent of the total market in 2014 from 15 percent in 2009, as connectivity becomes one of the most dynamic contributors to total mobile revenue growth in the coming years, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Competition Stings Morocco’s Telecom Incumbent, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Morocco’s telecommunications market will be marked by an increase in competition in both fixed and mobile segments during the next five years, leaving incumbent Maroc Telecom to deal with the mounting pressure, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). UK’s Pay-TV Market Climbs to US$8.2 Billion by 2014, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pay-TV revenue in the U.K. will climb from US$6.2 billion in 2009 to US$8.2 billion by 2014 as IPTV grows at an impressive CAGR of 26 percent within the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Pyramid Research Launches Web-Based Data Tool, Unlocking More Value from Industry-Leading ForecastsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com), announced the launch of Pyramid DataTracker, a unique Web-based data retrieval tool that enables its clients to identify, sort, retrieve, and analyze data by a wide range of criteria, unlocking even more value from Pyramid’s up-to-the-minute data and forecasting services. Mobile Data, Broadband to Drive Guatemala’s Telecom Growth through 2014, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The telecommunications market in Guatemala is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3 percent over the next five years, reaching US$2.8 billion in 2014, with mobile data, broadband, and pay-TV leading the expansion, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Fiber is a Necessity for Telcos in Europe’s Post-Recession Growth, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - At the dawn of post-recession growth in Europe, it is time for large telcos to revise capex cuts and resume fiber rollout plans, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). New Cables Will Kick-Start Africa’s New Broadband Era, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Total broadband adoption in Africa will increase at a CAGR of 28 percent through 2013 as new undersea cables boost Africa’s international bandwidth, reducing the number of coastal countries without any cable access from 19 to one, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). IPTV, VoIP, Mobile Data to Drive Revenue Growth in South Korea’s Telecom Market, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The main engines of growth in South Korea’s telecom market from 2010 to 2014 will be services built around broadband technologies such as VoIP, IPTV, and mobile data, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). U.S. Telecom Market to Reach US$406 Billion in 2014 as Mobile Data Surpasses Fixed Voice, Finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The U.S. communications market will reach US$406 billion in 2014 as mobile data revenue climbs to US$94 billion, surpassing fixed voice (PSTN + VoIP) during the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). KongZhong Monetizes Mobile Gaming Despite Piracy in Emerging Markets, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Some 90 to 95 percent of video games in emerging markets are said to be pirated, but one company doing something about it — Chinese mobile content provider KongZhong, according to recent analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Europe’s Smartphone Growth is at Risk, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Although smartphone sales in Europe are still growing, market participants must act now to minimize the recession’s impact on smartphone sales and position smartphones for post-recession growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Pyramid Research Forecasts a Bali High for 3G in IndonesiaCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Indonesia is set for some huge growth in 3G service uptake over the next five years, and operators are taking some creative steps to build out that subscriber base, according to the latest forecast data and analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mobile Gaming to Reach US$18 Billion by 2014, Fueled by Subscriber Growth in Emerging Markets, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The global mobile gaming market will grow at a 16.6 percent CAGR to reach US$18 billion in 2014, driven by the explosive mobile subscriber growth in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Puerto Rico’s Telecom Market to Double its Data Revenue by 2014 despite Economic Contraction, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - With the voice market shrinking, telecom operators face an opportunity to expand data services in Puerto Rico, as data revenue is expected to more than double by 2014 despite the deep economic contraction, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mobile Broadband to Surpass Fixed Broadband in Brazil by 2011, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Mobile broadband will surpass fixed broadband in Brazil by 2011, reaching nearly 27 million data card users in 2014 from 1.5 million in 2008, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). China will Surpass Japan in 2011 to Become Largest Telecom Services Market in Asia, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Fueled by mobile penetration into the rural market and by uptake of 3G services, China’s telecommunications market will generate US$187 billion by 2014, surpassing Japan to become the largest telecommunications services market in Asia, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mobile Broadband Adoption Drives Chile’s Market Growth during Next Five Years, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The Chilean telecommunications market will grow at a CAGR of 6.6 percent over the next five years for a total of US$6.4 billion in 2014, mainly due to the increasing penetration of mobile services and the adoption of mobile Internet services including data cards and mobile browsing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Europe’s Spectrum Refarming for 3G will Help Operators Expand Coverage and Reduce Costs, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Spectrum refarming, one of the most significant Europe-wide regulatory changes to affect the mobile industry in the past 20 years, will benefit operators by increasing network capacity and improving the availability and quality of existing services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Tunisia Will be One of the Fastest-Growing Markets in AME, Reaching US$2.2 Billion in 2014, Says PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Tunisia’s telecom market will be one of the fastest-growing markets in the Africa/Middle East region with total telecom revenue estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4 percent over the next five years, reaching US$2.2 billion in 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Video Revenue in Italy’s Telecom Market will Triple Its Share by 2014, finds Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - In Italy’s telecom market, video revenue will triple its share of total revenue by 2014, presenting a US$4.4 billion revenue opportunity for operators, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Latin America’s Smartphone Market to Grow to 150 Million Handset Units through 2014, says PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Given the growing interest by operators in smartphones, intensified competition among vendors, and the greater potential for growth in Latin America compared with other regions, the region’s smartphone segment will represent an opportunity of 150 million handset units over the next five years — 48 million handsets units in 2014 alone, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). IPTV Rollouts in Asia/Pacific are not for Faint of Heart but Needed to Gain Market Share, says PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Despite the massive investments necessary in Asia/Pacific’s IPTV market, both in technology and content procurement, telecom operators must invest to gain subscriber market share according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Secret to Multiplay Success in Latin America Requires Mass Market Appeal, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - As operators continue to exhaust the high-income consumer segments in Latin America, the bundling strategies with the best chance of success involve broadened offerings that will attract lower-income households to broadband and pay-TV, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Malaysia’s Mobile Broadband Demand Growing Faster Than Expected, says Pyramid ResearchCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Soaring demand for mobile broadband services in Malaysia, driven in part by intense competition, will result in higher-than-expected growth rates for telecom operators in that nation through 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Broadband, Pay-TV Drive Growth in Romania as Bundling Remains Key for Success, finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Broadband and pay-TV will become the major sources of growth in the Romanian telecom market during the next five years, while bundling remains key for success as competition intensifies, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Multiplay Service Packages Gain Ground in North America and Europe, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - More than half of North American households subscribe to multiplay bundles of telecom and media services, making North America the most penetrated region in the world for multiplay subscriptions, according to the recently released Multiplay Services Forecast from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). |
