Infonetics Research: Operator survey shows market reality of WiMAX services; VoIP a key component

LONDON, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Market research firm Infonetics Research released results from its latest
service provider survey, Global WiMAX Service Strategy 2009-2011,
published last week as part of its WiMAX Continuous Research Service
(CRS). Highlights follow.

ANALYST NOTE

"Although WiMAX service strategies differ from operator to operator and
from market to market, most operators are focused on the less
capital-intensive fixed and nomadic WiMAX broadband services now to
address underserved markets seeking 'wireless DSL,' and many have
formalized plans to migrate to full mobility WiMAX over the next couple
of years. VoIP, CPE and device subsidization, and an emphasis on pre-paid
and ad-hoc pricing are also integral service components for many
operators we interviewed," said Richard Webb, Infonetics Research's
Directing Analyst for WiMAX, Microwave, and Mobile Devices.

WiMAX SERVICE PROVIDER SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

-- 59% of respondents plan to offer VoIP over WiMAX services by 2011,
indicating the strong potential of voice over WiMAX as an additional high-
value revenue stream for operators
-- An increasing number of GSM operators are entering the WiMAX market,
seeking to leverage their trusted consumer brand by offering basic
broadband services, and WiMAX offers the more cost-effective delivery
option
-- To move to full mobility WiMAX services, operators must continue to
deploy network infrastructure to ensure coverage to support mobility and
roaming, and wait for the mobile device ecosystem to become more diverse
and affordable for consumers

REPORT SYNOPSIS

Infonetics' Global WiMAX Service Strategy 2009-2011: Service Provider
Survey captures a strategic overview from WiMAX network operators
(WiMAX-only, competitive, mobile, and incumbent operators) to better
understand how and why WiMAX networks are being deployed, the rationale
behind the services offered, the business model, the target markets, and
the subscriber and revenue numbers operators are projecting between now
and 2011.

Of the operators surveyed, 41% are from Asia Pacific, 36% from Europe, the
Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), 18% from North America, and 5% from
Central and Latin America (CALA).

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Members: http://www.infonetics.com/login

New to Infonetics' online portal:
http://www.infonetics.com/cgp/newaccounts.asp

Once on the portal, go to RESEARCH, then WiMAX.

FOR SALES:

-- Larry Howard, Vice President: larry@infonetics.com, +1 (408) 583-3335
-- Scott Coyne, Senior Account Director, Eastern
North America, Europe, Middle East: scott@infonetics.com, +1 408.583.3395

Related research:

-- WiMAX Equipment, Devices, and Subscribers market share/forecast

-- Carriers Name Motorola, Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Huawei Top Mobile
WiMAX Vendors

-- China Set to Open up to WiMAX

-- Service Provider Capex, Opex, ARPU, and Subscribers

-- WiMAX Equipment and Subscribers in Key Markets (coming July 22, 2009)

Infonetics Research is an international market research and consulting
firm serving the communications industry since 1990. A leader in defining
and tracking emerging and established technologies in all world regions,
Infonetics helps clients plan, strategize, and compete more effectively.

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Lead Analyst:
Richard Webb
Directing Analyst, WiMAX, Microwave, and Mobile Devices
Infonetics Research
VoIP +1 (408) 583-3369
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