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WiFi in North America & Europe: Telecommunications` Future 2003-2008
a market research report
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WiFi, wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) over 802.11b networks, are a low-cost, relatively simple way to gain high-speed access to the Internet. In a new market research report, Insight takes a balanced view of the WiFi market, projecting its growth and assessing its impact on the North American and European telecommunications structure.
As the popularity of wireless access to the Internet grows, expert groups are speeding up efforts to create standards that allow WiFi network users to have access to multiple networks just as voice wireless customers can have their phone calls go through over multiple networks. Given the many competing standards and potential conflicts with the mobile world,
Insight’s research report reviews the various technologies and protocols, how they interact, and which are likely to succeed.
In addition, this research report examines the carriers and vendors leading the way in the WiFi market, the regulatory, security and technology challenges, and the prospects for both the corporate enterprise and home networking markets. Revenue forecasts are provided for equipment, service provision, and the business and residential markets.
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Report Excerpt
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Introduction to WiFi
War driving—traveling through neighborhoods using laptop software to find and classify WiFi hotspots—is the kind of spectator sport that ought to have the telecommunications industry on its feet cheering. In Europe and North America, WiFi is one of the few bright spots on the technology landscape. In these regions, wireless local area networking (LAN) technology is springing up in airports, cafes, and along city streets, creating ubiquitous broadband access in public and private spaces. Insight’s research suggests that WiFi growth will not come at the expense of 2.5G, 3G, or private wireless networks, nor will it come at the expense of xDSL, cable modems, or other forms of wired broadband access. WiFi’s impact on telecommunications revenue, rather, will be multiplicative; creating bigger broadband networking opportunities for all participants.
WiFi refers to the series of wireless networking standards developed by the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) under the 802.11 Working Group. The term “WiFi” was initially copyrighted by the WiFi Alliance to refer only to 802.11b, but has since been extended to encompass the entire list of standards based on the 802.11 series (although typically used to describe 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g). WiFi technology combines the best of two well-established technologies: Ethernet and wireless communications.
Some analysts contend that broadband access is driving the adoption of WiFi, because customers who want high-speed data access want the greater convenience of access without wires. Others believe that WiFi is driving broadband, because there is little use to having a 10 Mbit/s wireless network inside a home or small office hooked up to a 56 Kbit/s modem connection, especially with several computers trying to share it.
Insight’s analysis suggests that wireline broadband and WiFi are complementary technologies, creating a reciprocal demand that will have a beneficial impact on all types of broadband services.
Comparing WiFi in North America and Europe
Our research suggested a number of factors that will drive European adoption of WiFi at a faster rate than North American growth over the forecast period:
• Office PCs’ adoption in Europe lags North American rates suggesting fewer WiFi upgrades and more new units shipped with WiFi capability.
• Given Europe’s older stock of commercial buildings, WiFi becomes an attractive way to upgrade for networking without the expense associated with inside wiring.
• Europe has an established highly mobile communication-oriented population thanks to the success of global system for mobile communications (GSM).
• Europe’s café culture and ubiquitous mass transit systems lend themselves to public hotspots.
• A concentrated population in a relatively small geographic area improves the economics of a hotspot business model.
While North American adoption put WiFi on the map just a few years ago,
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Market Segmentation
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by Geographic Region
• North America
• Europe
by Equipment Revenues
• Core network equipment
• Antennas
• End-user devices
by Service Revenues
• Wireless Internet service providers (ISPs)
• Fixed operators
• Mobile operators
• Traditional ISPs
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Table of Contents
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Chapter I
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction to WiFi
1.2 Comparing WiFi in North America and Europe
1.3 WiFi Market Segments
1.4 Forecast Summary
Chapter II
MARKET OVERVIEW
2.1 WiFi Introduction
2.2 Current Trends
2.2.1 Internet Growth
2.2.2 Home Computing Devices
2.2.3 Mobile Computing Devices
2.2.4 Wireless Internet Access
2.2.5 Regulatory Developments
2.2.6 Technology Impacting Markets
2.3 Global Perspective on WiFi
2.3.1 North America
2.3.2 Europe
2.3.3 Asia/Pacific
2.3.4 Latin America/Caribbean/Africa
Chapter III
THE MARKETS
3.1 Technologies
3.2 Devices
3.2.1 Core Network Equipment
3.2.2 Antennas
3.2.3 End-User Devices
3.2.4 Software
3.3 Corporate Wireless Networking
3.3.1 Demand Drivers for WiFi
3.3.2 Market Dynamics
3.3.3 Competition
3.4 Residential Wireless Networking
3.4.1 Demand Drivers for WiFi
3.4.2 Market Dynamics
3.4.3 Competition
3.5 Public Wireless Internet Access
3.5.1 Demand Drivers for WiFi
3.5.2 Market Dynamics
3.5.3 Competition
3.6 Mobile Data Networking
3.6.1 Demand Drivers for WiFi
3.6.2 Market Dynamics
3.6.3 Competition
3.7 WiFi Service Provision
3.7.1 Wireless ISPs
3.7.2 Mobile Operators
3.7.3 Fixed Operators
3.7.4 Traditional ISPs
3.8 Major Conclusions
Chapter IV
WIFI’S IMPACT ON EXISTING NETWORKS
4.1 Stand-alone WiFi Networks
4.2 Corporate Networking
4.3 Residential Networking
4.4 Public Access Networks
4.4.1 Mobile Networks
4.4.1.1 Operational Requirements
4.4.2 Fixed Networks
4.4.2.1 Increased DSL Requirements
4.4.2.2 Extended Business Model
4.4.2.3 Loss of Corporate Networking Customers
4.4.3 ISP Operators
4.5 Market Comparison: North America vs. United Kingdom
4.5.1 Growth Factors
4.5.2 Customer Base
4.5.3 Regulatory Environment
Chapter V
WIFI TECHNOLOGY
5.1 Regulatory and Standards Setting Bodies
5.1.1 Federal Communications Commission
5.1.2 European Telecommunications Standards Institute
5.1.3 Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
5.1.4 Key Industry Bodies
5.2 Networking Protocols
5.2.1 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
5.2.2 DSSS
5.2.3 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
5.3 WiFi Technology Developments
5.3.1 802.11
5.3.2 802.11b
5.3.3 802.11a
5.3.4 802.11g
5.3.5 Further Developments to 802.11
5.3.5.1 802.11b-cor1 and 802.11c
5.3.5.2 802.11d
5.3.5.3 802.11e
5.3.5.4 802.11f
5.3.5.5 802.11h
5.3.5.6 802.11i
5.3.5.7 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11m, 802.11n and 802.11x
5.4 Competing Technologies
5.4.1 Wireless Networking
5.4.1.1 HiperLAN2
5.4.1.2 Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT)
5.4.1.3 UWB
5.4.1.4 HomeRF
5.4.2 Mobile Data
5.4.2.1 2.5G
5.4.2.2 3G Mobile
5.4.2.3 Trunked Terrestrial Radio (TETRA)
5.5 Major Issues
5.5.1 Contention
5.5.2 Security
5.5.3 Market Confusion
5.5.4 Interoperability
Chapter VI
WIFI COMPANY LANDSCAPE
6.1 Software and Equipment Manufacturers
6.1.1 Core Networking Equipment
6.1.2 Antennas
6.1.3 End-User Devices
6.1.4 Network Software
6.2 Service Provision
6.2.1 Wireless ISPs
6.2.2 Service Aggregators
6.2.3 Infrastructure Operators
6.2.4 Major Network Operators
Chapter VII
WIFI MARKET FORECAST
7.1 Forecasting Methodology
7.2 WiFi Equipment Market Forecasts
7.2.1 WiFi Core Networking Equipment Revenues
7.2.2 WiFi Antenna Revenues
7.2.3 WiFi End-User Device Revenues
7.3 WiFi Service Revenue
7.3.1 Wireless ISP Revenues
7.3.2 Traditional ISP Revenues
7.3.3 Mobile Operator Revenues
7.3.4 Fixed Operator Revenues
7.4 Major Conclusions
Appendix
GLOSSARY
Table of Figures
I-1 Total Worldwide WiFi Revenue, 2003-2008
II-1 Years to reach 50 Million Users (Radio, TV, PCs, Internet)
II-2 Global Internet Usage by Region, 2003-2008 (Millions of Internet Users)
II-3 Global Mobile Computing Usage by Region, 2003-2008 (Millions of Mobile Computing Devices)
II-4 Global Handheld Usage by Region, 2003-2008 (Millions of Devices in Use)
III-1 Layers of Public Internet Access Network
V-1 WiFi versus BRAN
V-2 FHSS Transmission
V-3 DSSS Transmission
V-4 FDM vs. OFDM Transmission
V-5 GPRS/EDGE Data Rates per User
VII-1 WiFi Core Networking Equipment Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-2 WiFi Antenna Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-3 WiFi End-User Device Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-4 WiFi Hotspot Locations, 2003-2008
VII-5 Worldwide Service Revenue Market Share, 2003 and 2008
VII-6 Wireless ISP WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-7 Traditional ISP WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-8 Mobile Operator WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-9 Fixed Operator WiFi Revenue, 2003-2008
Table of Tables
I-1 802.11 Standards Definitions
III-1 Worldwide WiFi Frequencies
V-1 802.11 Standards Definitions
V-2 Key Industry Bodies
V-3 Frequency Ranges for Discussed Standards
V-4 Pre-3G Data Speeds
V-5 UMTS Versions
V-6 Data Speeds for 3rd Generation Services
VII-1 WiFi Core Networking Equipment Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-2 WiFi Antenna Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-3 WiFi End-User Device Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-4 Wireless ISP WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-5 Traditional ISP WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-6 Mobile Operator WiFi Revenues, 2003-2008
VII-7 Fixed Operator WiFi Revenue, 2003-2008
VII-8 Total Worldwide WiFi Revenue, 2003-2008
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