Worldwide WLAN-Enabled Mobile Device 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis: Industry Report

Worldwide WLAN-Enabled Mobile Device 2004-2008 Forecast and Analysis

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: November 2004
Product Code: R104-17732

Description

This IDC study examines the strengths and weaknesses of 802.11x technology in the mobile world and presents IDC's forecast and analysis for the inclusion of WLAN connectivity within mobile devices through 2008. Wireless local area network (WLAN) connectivity is now a staple within the worlds of laptop and tablet computing. In the world of mobile devices, WLAN connectivity is becoming a standard feature within high-end and midrange handheld devices; it is a newcomer within converged mobile devices and has barely begun to penetrate the greater market for mobile phones. The potential for WLAN within mobile devices is significant; however, there are a number of major trends guiding its adoption.

"The growing availability of WiFi hotspots and connectivity in both home and enterprise applications creates a fertile environment for the marriage of 802.11x and mobile devices. Be it data-centric applications or IP telephony, the future of WLAN inclusion within mobile devices holds significant promise." ? Alex Slawsby, senior analyst, Mobile Devices

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Methodology
Primary Data Sources
Secondary Sources
Situation Overview
The Evolution of Wireless Local Area Networks
From Laptops to Mobile Devices
The First Dual-Mode Mobile Phones
Future Outlook
Supply and Demand
Availability of WLAN Networks
Demand for WLAN Connectivity Within Handheld Devices
Demand for WLAN Connectivity Within Converged Mobile Devices
Demand for WLAN Connectivity Within Mass-Market Mobile Phones
Voice over WLAN as a Driver
The Carrier Question
Vendor Insights
Semiconductor Vendors
Handheld Device Vendors
Mobile Phone Vendors
Vertical Application Device Vendors
Communication Infrastructure Vendors
Forecast and Assumptions
Handheld Devices
United States
Worldwide
Table: Worldwide and U.S. WLAN-Enabled Handheld Devices, 2000-2008 (000)
Converged Mobile Devices
United States
Worldwide
Table: Worldwide and U.S. WLAN-Enabled Converged Mobile Devices, 2000-2008 (M)
Mobile Phones
United States
Worldwide
Table: Worldwide and U.S. WLAN-Enabled Mobile Phones, 2000-2008 (M)
Assumptions
Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide WLAN-Enabled Mobile Device Market, 2004-2008
Essential Guidance
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Related Research
Worldwide Mobile Phone QView
Worldwide Handheld QView
Special Studies
Smart Handheld Devices: Overview
Smart Handheld Devices: Enterprise
Smart Handheld Devices: Solutions
Smart Handheld Devices: Technology
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