WCDMA to Overtake CDMA 2000 in 3G Market by 2013

The global wireless industry is rapidly replacing 2G technologies such as GSM with 3G technologies. Roll out of 3G technologies is inevitable as they enable operators to lower the cost of voice and data delivery and supplement their voice and SMS revenue with revenue-generating value-added services. According to our new research report "3G Market Forecast to 2013", the number of 3G subscribers worldwide is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 13% between 2010 and 2013.

The report has identified that till the end of 2009, CDMA 2000 has been the market leader by having the largest share of global 3G mobile subscribers. However, the introduction of HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), a technology to improve the downlink performance of WCDMA networks, will boost the demand for WCDMA technology in near future. In view of rising popularity of WCDMA technology, its subscriber base is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 16% during 2010-2013, while CDMA 2000 will grow at a CAGR of around 10%.

Our team of experts have carried out in-depth research and analysis of the present and future trends in the global 3G market. Extensive analysis of the major geographical regions such as Asia-Pacific, EMEA and the Americas has been done in the report to enable clients understand the market dynamics. Among all the regions, the report has identified that Asia-Pacific will dominate the global 3G market by constituting around 56% of the total 3G subscriber base. The research gives forecast for the number of 3G subscribers during 2010-2013, highlighting the factors that will make the region the fastest growing 3G market in the world.

"3G Market Forecast to 2013" offers a comprehensive research on the global WiMAX market. It predicts the future direction of the market based on the growth of various drivers, like 3G handset market and 3G mobile TV subscribers, to help clients analyze the opportunities and factors critical for the market success.

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