Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Visiongain
Published: March 2002
Product Code: R155-019Description Network Sharing is happening - that is clear. Regulatory approval has
been granted and operators and vendors are discussing how they can
function as a shared network operation.
This 50+ page report (updated version 2.2) provides a critical look at
the benefits and hazards of 3G shared networks, the market for such
moves, and the obstacles that regulators and other bodies might still
create. Also discussed are the relevance of MVNOs to the network sharing
structure, and predicts in which markets network sharing has and will
operate, and how.
- Is sharing your 3G network the answer?
- Will it save you money in the long-term?
- Will network sharing create increased regulatory problems?
- Will your current network vendor be suitable?
- If your current network has capacity issues - won't sharing be worse?
- What are your competitors doing about network sharing?
- Have you secured the best partner for network sharing?
Featuring exclusive network sharing information on:
- 11 European Countries
- 5 Non-european Countries
Who this report is vital to:
- New entrants - who need to save financially
- Incumbent operators - who need to save financially
- Winners of 3G licence
- Site owners and leasing companies who need to know what the
regulatory environment is
- Vendors - will your network be suitable for sharing
- Business development directors - what services should run over a
shared network
- Strategic analysts in banks and consultancies
- Network planners
Companies mentioned in this report include:
Ericsson, Nokia, Lucent, Nortel, Orange, Tele2, Radiolinja Estonia, EMT,
Viag Interkom, MobilCom, Deutsche Telekom, Group 3G, E-Plus, Vodafone,
British Telecom, KPN Mobile, Ben, Polkomtel, Polska, Centertel, TMN,
OniWay, Xfera, Telefonica, Telia, Comviq, Hutchison, Bell, NTT DoCoMo,
Sunday, SmarTone, Cellcom, Partner, M1.
Please Note: Reports are sold based on the user licenses indicated. The Publisher delivers the report in Flash format via the publisher website, allowing viewing and printing capabilities only. Within one to two business days after placing the order, the Publisher will email the client with information on accessing their purchase. Prior to initiating fulfillment of an order, the client will be required to sign a document detailing the purchase terms for a publication from this publisher. Table of Contents Section A - The new 3G reality
Chapter 1 - The 3G Dilemma
1.1 Financial outlook
1.1.1 Licenses
Graph 1 - Financial status of major European operators (June 2001)
1.1.2 Declining 2G growth
1.1.3 Mobile data scepticism
Graph 2 - i-mode subscribers 1999-2001
1.1.4 Environmental and health objections
1.2 The extent of the problem
Graph 3 - Operators' main challenge before they set up 3G systems (UK)
1.3 Potential solutions
1.4 The focus for sharing
Section B - Network sharing examined
Chapter 2 - The network sharing strategy
2.1 Types of shared networks
2.2 Implications for operators
2.3 Implications for manufacturers
Graph 4 - Manufacturer job losses in 2001
2.3.1 Ericsson
2.3.2 Nokia
2.3.3 Nortel
2.3.4 Lucent
2.4 Implications for regulators
Chapter 3 - The benefits of network sharing
3.1 Reduced expenditure
3.2 Testing ground for 3G
3.3 Environmental benefits
3.4 Property and site acquisition
Chapter 4 - Network sharing around the world
4.1 Europe
Graph 5 - 3G license costs in Europe
4.1.1 Denmark
4.1.2 Estonia
4.1.3 France
4.1.4 Germany
4.1.5 Italy
4.1.6 Netherlands
4.1.7 Poland
4.1.8 Portugal
4.1.9 Spain
4.1.10 Sweden
4.1.11 United Kingdom
4.2 Rest of the World
4.2.1 Australia
4.2.2 Canada
4.2.3 Israel
4.2.4 Malaysia
4.2.5 Singapore
Chapter 5 - Alternatives to network sharing
5.1 Mobile Virtual Network Operators
5.1.1 MVNOs and shared networks
5.1.2 Can MVNOs succeed in 3G?
Table 1 - MVNO activity around the world
5.2 Alternative network construction methods
5.2.1 Airborne network elements
5.2.2 Bluetooth network elements
5.3 EGPRS
Graph 6 - Effect of GPRS on 3G
Section C - Analyzing network sharing
Chapter 6 - visiongain analysis
6.1 Is network sharing worthwhile?
6.1.1 Debt and infrastructure
Table 2 - British Telecom assets sold during 2001
6.1.2 Politics and timetables
6.1.4 Sites and acquisition
6.2 Will network sharing be permitted?
Graph 7 - 3G licenses offered by country
6.3 What form will network sharing take?
Table 3 - Advantages and disadvantages of types of network sharing
6.4 visiongain analysis - The months ahead
Chapter 7 - visiongain findings
Section D - Glossaries
Glossary A - Terms and Abbreviations
Glossary B - About visiongain
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