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Market Impact Assessment – Femtocells 2008
Market Briefing
Published: March 2009
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Research from: Portio Research
Sector: Handsets & Devices
Third generation cellular technology (3G) offers faster data transfer rates and makes it possible for operators to deliver advanced data services to their subscribers. However, the indoor coverage it provides is often inadequate because it uses high spectrum bands and the resulting radio frequency signals are attenuated by walls. Operators have been searching for solutions to improve indoor network coverage to increase the appeal of 3G networks and the consumption of mobile data services at home. It has been found that redressing these shortcomings through traditional macro base stations is not economically viable and that femtocells are a better alternative.
Femtocells, or ‘home base stations’ are small, low power 3G access points that provide strong mobile signals directly inside the home, when plugged into a residential DSL or cable broadband connection.
This report includes:
Overview
· Description
· Femtocells – How They Operate
Femtocell Advantages
· Advantages for Operators
· Advantages for Subscribers
Market Assessment
· Current Use
· Worldwide Femtocell Trials
· Market Drivers
· Broadband penetration in Select Countries (2007)
· Femtocell Technology Developments
· Worldwide Mobile Subscribers by Geography (In Million, 2005–2013E
Femtocell Vendors
· ip.access Ltd. (List of Awards, Key Partners, Key Investors)
· Ubiquisys Ltd. (List of Awards, Key Partners, Key Investors)
· Airvana (List of Femtocell Products, Awards, Key Partners)
Femtocell Challenges
· Cost
· Need for a Standard Architecture
· Interference
· Regulatory Issues
· Competing Solutions
· Femtocells Vs Wi-Fi Access Points – Comparison of Characteristics
Future Scenario
· Worldwide Femtocell Market (2007–2011E)