SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., January 18, 2007 -
Unit sales of mobile handsets in 2006 increased almost 20%, and will continue with double-digit growth for the next five years, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). This growth occurred because of growing penetration within developing countries, the popularity of prepaid service plans, and the continued rollout of higher speed data networks.
A recent report by the high-tech market research firm found the following:
Global penetration of handsets per population will increase from 25% to 50% by 2011.
The size of the wireless handset market now exceeds US$144B; by 2011 it will increase to US$200B.
The replacement handset rate now exceeds the new handset market for the first time.
Recent In-Stat research, In-Dustry Update: 2006 Mobile Phone Market Forecast (#IN0602919WH), covers the market for global wireless handsets. It features five-year unit and revenue forecasts by air-link technology and by geographic region. It includes analysis of regional markets including growth of the subscriber base.
This research is part of In-Stat’s Mobile Devices Service, which combines primary end-user and supply-side research to offer comprehensive reporting, worldwide industry and technology trends, user preferences, and forecasting for mobile devices, including wireless handsets, smartphones, and data devices. In addition to topical reports, quarterly summaries track global handset revenue and market share by manufacturer, air link, and region.
The 2006 Mobile Phone Market Forecast complements earlier analysis of developments in the wireless handset market. The In-Stat report, “The Big Trends for Cell Phones, 2006-2011”, explores these developments. Among the key trends explored in this report is the growth in the use of smartphones. The In-Stat report, “In-Depth Analysis: Smartphone 2006: Whose Definition Is It Anyway?", looks at this market segment, including risks and opportunities, in detail.
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