70% Of All Mobile Devices To Be Baseband Modem Enabled By 2014

The transition to 4G communication standards has begun, but the transition will be slow, reports In-Stat. One indication of the sluggish pace: While 70% of mobile devices will be baseband-enabled by 2014, only 3.6% of mobile devices with baseband connectivity will be using 4G standards. This is the case even though existing 3G networks are being stressed by data traffic that is increasing at exponential levels. For more information, visit: http://www.in-stat.com
"Computing and mobile consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers are integrating baseband modems into their devices at a feverish pace over the next few years," says Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst. "Unfortunately, the transition to 4G wireless technologies is not going to keep pace as adoption is challenged by multiple wireless standards, limited spectrum availability, constricting business models, and other market and industry issues."
Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• About 2 billion mobile devices out of a total of 2.8 billion will ship with baseband modem technology in 2014.
• Despite the early lead of WiMAX, LTE is expected to account for 61.2% of 4G-enabled mobile devices in 2014.
• Smartphones and computing devices are the only devices expected to transition to 4G technologies over the next five years. Feature-phones and mobile CE devices will remain on 2G/3G networks because of lower performance, cost, and power requirements.

The research, "New Baseband Solutions Fuel Mobile Broadband Devices" (#IN1004449SI), covers the worldwide market for integrated baseband modems for mobile devices. It includes:

• Examination of technical and market dynamics surrounding the integration of baseband modems in mobile devices.
• Unit sale forecasts of handsets, computing devices, and CE devices by wireless communication standard through 2014.
• IC vendor profiles: Altair Semiconductor, Beecem Communications, Broadcom, Comsys Mobile, GCT Semiconductor, Icera, Infineon, Intel, Qualcomm, Sequans Communications, Wavesat, and others.

For a free sample of the report and more information contact Elaine Potter, epotter@in-stat.com
To purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/wcatalogue.asp?id=68
This research is part of In-Stat's Mobile Technology service, which provides analysis of the market for technologies, IP and semiconductors that enable next generation mobile devices, including processors, graphics, modems, GPS, displays, memory, storage, operating systems, software, and human interfaces.
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. Technology vendors, equipment manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on In-Stat to support critical business, product and technology decisions.
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2 Billion Mobile Devices To Have Baseband Modem By 2014

The road to advance 4G wireless technologies is challenged by a multiple of wireless standards, limited availability of spectrum, constricting business models, as well as a host of other market and industry issues. In-Stat (www.in-stat.com) reports that the new generation of data-centric mobile devices, such as smartphones, netbooks, and tablets, are already straining existing 3G networks, and despite these market and technical hurdles baseband modem integration into mobile devices will reach 2 billion by 2014. In-Stat also projects the following:

• The transition to 4G communication standards has begun, albeit slowly, with 3.6% of mobile devices with baseband connectivity expected to be using 4G standards in 2014.
• Despite the early lead of WiMAX, LTE is expected to account for over 60% of 4G-enabled mobile devices in 2014.
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• Integration of baseband solutions is expected to increase, resulting in an 11.0% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of broadband-enabled mobile devices.
• Smartphones and computing devices are the only devices expected to transition to 4G technologies over the next five years. Handsets and mobile CE devices will remain on 2G/3G networks because of lower performance, cost, and power requirements.

Recent In-Stat Research, New Baseband Solutions Fuel Mobile Broadband Devices, examines technical and market dynamics surrounding the integration of baseband modems in mobile devices and provides an overview of some of the key merchant market semiconductor vendors, both traditional semi vendors and start-ups in the baseband modem market for mobile devices including; Altair, Beceem, Broadcom, Comsys, GCT, Icera, Infineon, Intel, Qualcomm, Sequans Communications, Wavesat and other. The report also includes the following data:

• A summary of In-Stat's forecast for all mobile devices including the following
  • Cellphones
  • Smartphones
  • MIDs/Tablets
  • Mini-notes
  • Notebook PCs
  • Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)
  • E-readers
  • External USB and PC Card modules
• A forecast of baseband integration and enablement for each mobile device category
• A forecast by major 2G/3G and 4G wireless standards by device for the following:
• A breakout of external modules by form factor for each wireless technology
• A rollup of all mobile baseband modem shipments by 2G/3G and 4G wireless standards.

For a free sample of the report and more information, please contact Elaine Potter at: epotter@reedbusiness.com. To purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/licence.asp?sku=IN1004449SI.

This research is part of In-Stat's Mobile Technologies service, which provides analysis of the market for technologies, IP and semiconductors that enable next generation mobile devices, including processors, graphics, modems, GPS, displays, memory, storage, operating systems, software, and human interfaces.

Report Info

• Title: New Baseband Solutions Fuel Mobile Broadband Devices
• Service: Mobile Technologies
• Product Number: IN1004449SI
• Publication Date: June 2010
• Number of Pages: 43
• Price: $3,995 U.S. Dollars
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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. Technology and semiconductor vendors, infrastructure and device manufacturers, service providers and media companies worldwide rely on partnerships with In-Stat's tenured, experienced staff and on our in-depth market intelligence to support critical business, product and technology decisions.

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