In-Stat released research that shows how wireless broadband in all its forms (fixed, portable, and mobile) gives operators a way to grow revenues as voice revenue growth slows. Based on survey data collected by the high-tech market research firm, WiMAX provides the right mix of features and pricing to appeal to consumers. Business users on the other hand will provide more of a challenge to WiMAX operators, primarily based on the business users need for ubiquitous coverage.
Recent research by In-Stat found that respondents are very interested in a wireless broadband service that will allow them to connect multiple devices under a single service plan. They also want a service that can meet both their at home and away Internet needs. Additionally, the research uncovered a steady increase in usage of public wireless broadband over the past three years as well as the fact that fixed broadband operators are vulnerable to losing subscribers to WiMAX.
This research is part of In-Stat’s Wireless Broadband Evolution service. Broadband wireless data connectivity provides the key enabler for new mobility applications and services, which can offer enormous value to mobile consumer and business users. Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G/ 4G and other wireless technologies compete and complement each other to provide the connectivity for these services. The Wireless Broadband Evolution service provides actionable intelligence regarding the role that each technology may play in the growing wireless broadband market. Covering market and technology developments, operator deployments and end-user adoption, this service includes primary research from the entire value chain including technology developers, equipment manufacturers, service providers and business and consumer end-users.
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