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Another Record Year For Cell Handsets, But Growth Is Slowing Reports In-Stat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2005 - The mobile phone market keeps humming along—on pace for a fourth consecutive record year in 2005 in terms of unit volumes, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). The rate of growth, however, is slowing from the double-digit pace seen in the past few years, the high-tech market research firm says. Shipments should grow just under 6% year-over-year.

“The slowing pace is a result of some mature markets at, or near, full penetration, and weaker-than-expected growth in some emerging ones,” says Allyn Hall, Director of Wireless Research, “It’s a sign of a maturing industry.”

A recent report by In-Stat found the following:

• The top five manufacturers will once again carve out the largest share of the market, accounting for approximately 80% worldwide.
  
• Worldwide handset revenue is expected to approach $112 billion.
  
• India, China and Eastern Europe are leading growth in emerging markets.

Recent In-Stat research, Humming Along: 2005 Mobile Phone Market Forecast (#IN0502109WH), covers the worldwide market for mobile phone handsets. It includes forecasts for shipments and revenue by region through 2010. Also presented are several profiles of major vendors and a look at key market drivers and challenges.

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