This study, Russia Mobile Phones 2006-2010 Forecast and 2005 Vendor Shares, sizes, analyzes, and forecasts the market for mobile telephone handsets in Russia to 2010. The market is segmented by technology, price band, and geography (Moscow/Moscow region, St. Petersburg/Leningrad region, and the rest of Russia).

For the GSM market in 2005, breakdowns are given for eight price bands (<$80, $80-100, $100-120, $120-150, $150-$200, $200-300, $300-$450, and $450+), and for Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the rest of Russia. In each price category, the top five models are laid out, together with their respective market share.

Forecasts are made for handset sales by price category and region through to 2010. Additional information is provided for the markets in major regional cities.

This study also provides an analysis of sales and prospects for handsets for the CDMA and UMTS standards in Russia.

"Russia has established itself as a key market for handset vendors in Europe, with shipments exceeding 32 million and retail turnover of over $5 billion. The market is rapidly maturing, with a shift towards more expensive phones in the middle price bands and the replacement market taking the fore." - Simon Baker, Program Manager, IDC Russia