As the Internet attracts millions of global users monthly, there is an immediate demand for quality, wireless network equipment that meet consumers' needs for reliability and speed. The increasing popularity of cellular telephone use in underdeveloped nations compounds growth expectations.

This Frost & Sullivan research analyzes the world wireless wide area network (WAN) markets, including unlicensed wireless WAN, licensed wireless WAN, and freespace optics (FO). By tracking opportunities for market expansion and exploring challenges, this analysis offers your company a comprehensive guide to the future of this booming, multibillion dollar industry.

Untapped Potential Markets Lie in Developing Countries

Whether it is through the deserts of Africa or over the landmass of China, many developing nations have insufficient resources to install communications cable networks. With these countries lacking plain old telephone service (POTS), cellular telephones are becoming a vital necessity, and providers are desperate for equipment to fulfill demand.

"Countries abroad do not have the cable/fiber infrastructure that the U.S. has and are therefore much more receptive to wireless technology," says the author. As a result, wireless equipment becomes doubly attractive to these nations since maintenance costs are far less than land-based systems.

Need for Speed to Increase Freespace Optics Equipment Sales

Freespace optics uses low frequency light waves to carry data are expected to propel the market in coming years. Currently freespace optics control only a fraction of the industry; however, this segment should expand as consumers become better educated about the high-speed advantages of wireless transmission.

"Key features such as higher data rates, low costs, and simple deployment has helped this market segment to grow beyond earlier projections. With new and innovative developments a regular occurrence, this is an extremely exciting time to be in free space optics," reports the author.

This Frost & Sullivan research offers a focused analysis of world wireless wide area network markets, enabling readers to fully evaluate each market's potential and make informed decisions for success.