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In 2006 more than 200 million Wi-Fi chipsets shipped into everything from Mobile PCs (37% of total) to portable CE devices. Although only 3% of those chips went into dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi handsets, In-Stat believes that this is the breakout market segment, accounting for 20% of all chipset shipments by 2009. In fact, between 2007 and 2011, strong growth for Wi-Fi chipsets will come as a result of portable connectivity applications.

But where are the opportunities best suited for your products? Whether your company provides Wi-Fi chipsets, Wi-Fi technology or Wi-Fi device and equipment, this research package provides product marketing and strategic managers with the critical information needed to successfully target specific high-growth market opportunities. Recent In-Stat research in this space finds:

From less than 6 million units in 2006, combo handsets will reach nearly 190 million by 2011.
The top mobile applications for Wi-Fi chipsets over In-Stat’s forecast period will be embedded in mobile PCs, combo Wi-Fi/cellular handsets, and mobile CE devices.
Wi-Fi Mesh AP unit shipments are set to grow by more than 90% in 2007, with a slowing pace in growth during the latter years of In-Stat’s forecast due to a variety of factors.
After laptops, dual mode Wi-Fi/Cellular phones and handheld gaming devices were the most common survey responses given for devices used to connect to a hotspot.
US service revenues are forecasted to decline starting in 2010 due to WiMAX and continued growth of free services.

Research Includes:

The Wi-Fi Chipset Market: Portable Connectivity Applications Drive Volumes
Analyst: Gemma Tedesco
List Price: $3,495

Wi-Fi chipset shipments grew by 32% in 2006 and will become a multi-billion dollar market over the next 5 years. Within that there are some dramatic swings in Wi-Fi technology and the mix of market segments that are consuming those chipsets. This report helps developers and suppliers of Wi-Fi technology to exploit those dramatic growth opportunities by clearly identifying and sizing break-out market segments, laying out technology trends and the timing of their impact, and analyzing the competitive environment.

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Worldwide Demand for Wi-Fi/Cellular Combo Phones
Analyst: Allen Nogee
List Price: $3,495

In-Stat research found that almost half of those planning to replace their cell phones want Wi-Fi capability. To meet the growing demand, there is an avalanche of dual-mode phones in the pipeline. Enabling vendors to clearly understand the challenges and exploit the opportunities in the market, the report includes a description of the Wi-Fi/cellular handset vendors, a description of some recent model Wi-Fi/cellular handsets, results of an In-Stat survey about the demand for Wi-Fi in cellular handsets, and worldwide Wi-Fi/cellular forecasts through 2011.

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2007 Worldwide Wi-Fi Mesh Equipment Market
Analyst: Daryl Schoolar
List Price: $3,495

The Wi-Fi mesh networking equipment market grew dramatically in 2006 and again in 2007. Driven by municipal deployments, there will be continued strong growth for Wi-Fi mesh access points (APs) in 2008, despite demand being dampened by business model challenges and some well-advertised delays in network roll-out. Where should vendors be placing their bets? This global report includes forecasts for access point shipments and revenues and market share data. It also provides analysis of technology and market changes, and profiles of major vendors.

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More than Just Laptops – Worldwide Hotspots are Impacted by Other Mobile Devices
Analyst: Daryl Schoolar
List Price: $2,495

What started as a grassroots service, public Wi-Fi Internet access has grown into a global carrier business. While the growth in new locations has slowed, usage growth remains strong. In-Stat’s research on this topic uses both demand and supply-side data to explore what is happening in the municipal network market and how non-laptop devices are impacting hotspots. This report also updates In-Stat’s forecasts for global deployments by region and venue and for service revenues.

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