SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--
Nokia, the leading market share vendor for dual-mode Wi-Fi handsets, has seen
its market lead slip significantly over the past year, reports In-Stat
(http://www.in-stat.com). In 2Q08, Nokia had over 50% market share. This has
dropped well over 10 share points as of 2Q09. Over that same time period, Apple
has significantly increased market share, as did RIM.
Wi-Fi handset shipments have increased significantly over the past several
years. From 2007 to 2008, shipments increased by over 50%. This growth is a
result from increased phone functionality, falling price points, and carrier
promotion.
"While the enterprise was the original smartphone/Wi-Fi handset market, Apple`s
iPhone has propelled consumer adoption," says Victoria Fodale, In-Stat analyst.
"Wi-Fi`s popularity as a compatible cellular technology is tied to its ability
to improve the user experience and also help maintain the quality of the
cellular network. A Wi-Fi-enabled cell phone allows for free access to data, and
it improves performance."
Recent research by In-Stat found the following:
* Wi-Fi/cellular handsets are driving hotspot usage. For example, AT&T recently
announced that sixty percent of all AT&T Wi-Fi connections in the third quarter
of 2009 were made from smart phones and other integrated devices, up from 49
percent in the second quarter.
* The potential for voice over Wi-Fi is gaining popularity, as cellular/Wi-Fi
phones become more pervasive and consumer familiarity with VoIP increases.
* The Wi-Fi attach rate (percent of handsets with embedded Wi-Fi) will more than
double over the next two years.
* There were 121 models of cellular/Wi-Fi handsets introduced in the first half
of 2009, almost as many as were introduced in all of 2008.
The research,"Wi-Fi in Mobile Phones: Dual Mode Becomes the In
Thing"(#IN0904627WS),covers the worldwide market for Wi-Fi-enabled cellular
handsets including:
* Examination of Wi-Fi handset technology and markets.
* Forecast of worldwide cellular handset units by wireless technology through
2013.
* Impact analysis & comparison of Wi-Fi in handsets vs 3G and 4G.
* Forecast of Wi-Fi handsets, including unit shipments and attach-rates.
* 2008 and 2009 quarterly market share analysis of leading manufacturers of
handsets with Wi-Fi.
* Vendor and product profiles: Apple, HTC, LG, Nokia, Research In Motion (RIM),
Samsung.
For a free sample of the report and more information, contact a sales
representative:
http://www.instat.com/sales.asp
To purchase it, please visit:
http://www.instat.com/catalog/wcatalogue.asp?id=167
The price is$2,995.
About In-Stat
In-Stat`s market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research
and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment
ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology
impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct
relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides
its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory
services to inform critical decisions.
For In-Stat
Victoria Fodale, 480-609-4509
Senior Analyst/Market Intelligence Manager
victoria.fodale@reedbusiness.com
Elaine Potter, 480-483-4441
Marketing Coordinator
epotter@reedbusiness.com
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