Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope Of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

The Changing Telecom Landscape: A Primer

The Promise of WLL

All Hands On Deck! The WLL Revolution Gets Underway

A Straight Talk About WLL & Its Proffered Functionality

WLL: A Fact Sheet

Market Challenges

How WLL Overcame Skepticism?

Where Does the Opportunity Lie?

Developing Countries Present Opportunities on a Platter

Asia Pacific: A Long Standing Muse for WLL

Table 1: World Market for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) (2000): Percentage Breakdown of Subscribers by Region - Asia-Pacific, Latin America, East Europe, Africa, West Europe, North America, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Feasibility of WLL in Sustaining Future Data Requirements

Is It the End Of the Line For Copper Wire?

The Present Sate of the Wireless Local Loop Technology

WLL in the United States: Will It Ever Gain Traction?

Miles to Go Before Becoming Wireless

What Does It Take to Survive in a Developed Market?

WLL: The Economics of WHY?

Why Developing Countries Wield the Leadership Scepter?

Advantages of WLL Deployment in Developing Countries

The Truth About WLL

Dissipating The Confusion over Internet Access

The Right Protocol Technology for WLL

WLL Technologies Recommended for Developed Countries & Developing Countries

Local Loop Unbundling: The Domain Game

Local Loop Unbundling In Europe: Is It Destined to be a Grand Fiasco?

2. Market Dynamics

Factors Responsible for Turbo-Charging Growth

Internet: A Major Market Booster

Deregulation of Telecom Industry Spurs Growth

The Business Sector Spews Growth Opportunities

Innovation Continues to be the Key to Success

Backlogs in Telecom Service Drives WLL Market

Factors Responsible for Impeding Growth

Confusion Over Deployment, Operating & Maintenance Costs

Lack of Widespread Awareness: A Major Roadblock

Lack of Standards Deter Investors

Multiple WLL Technologies Makes Decision Making Tough

Insufficient Revenue Generation from WLL in Developing Countries

Unrealistic Pricing Strategy Results in Low Profit Margins

Political Unrest Mars Market Growth

Other Bottlenecks

Other Noteworthy Trends

Limited Mobility Through WLL Undercuts Mobile Operators

Commercialization of WLL in Developed Markets Requires a Change in Strategy

Narrowband WLL Goes Out With the Old in the Developing Countries

WLL Gives New Players An Opportunity to Compete with the Telecom Giants

How the Market Recovered Its Poise After Initial Setbacks

3. Product Overview

Local Loop: A Backgrounder

Technologies in the Local Loop Market

Types of Access Networks

Wired Local Loop

Wireless Local Loop

Wireless Local Loop (WLL): A Definition

WLL Technologies

Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

WLL Deployments Based on CDMA Technology

CDMA Set to Lead the Race

CDMA: Trouble in Paradise

DECT/ PHS

Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)

Advantages of WLL:

Factors Affecting WLL Service

Subscriber Density

Natural & Man-Made Obstructions

Reflection

Diffraction

Multi-path

Fresnel Zones

Extreme Climatic Conditions

Distance Between Receiver & Transmitter

Distribution Channels & Market Players

Direct Sales to Operators: Still a Major Retail Channel

Players Active in WLL Market

Table 2: World Market for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipments: Leading Players in the Global WLL Market (2000) - Percentage Breakdown by Market Share for Ericsson, Alcatel, Nortel, Motorola, Lucent, Siemens and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Product Launches

Axesstel Showcases Fixed Wireless phones

NEC Rolls Out CX2200/100 Multi-service Transport Gateway

Motorola Launches IP-BSC-DO for Quick Deployment of Bandwidth Services

Motorola to License WiMAX Radio Reference Design

Fujitsu Launches BroadOne™ WX All-In-One Base Station

SR Telecom Rolls Out 2.5Ghz WiMAX Solution for US market

BSNL Introduces Internet Dial Up Access in MSC WLL

BSNL to Launch its CDMA-Based WLL Service in West Uttar Pradesh

Huawei Launches First CDMA WLL System in Zimbabwe

BSNL to Set Up WLL Phones in Vijayawada

China Telecom to Expand Homebox Service in China (China, Asia-Pacific)

ZTE to Introduce WLL Technology in Mali

BSNL Plans to Establish Additional BTS in Tuticorin, India

BSNL Launches New WLL Phone Scheme

Ecutel and Calypso Carry Out Demonstration of C 1250i

PTCL Plans to Install WLL

Qtel Launches Advanced WLL Services for Remote Locations

Worldcall Introduces WLL Service in Sialkot, Pakistan

BSNL to Expand Existing WLL Network

Worldcall Telecom to Launch WLL Services in Lahore

Nepal Telecom to Offer Phone Lines Supported with WLL Technology

Genesis to Provide 2 Latest Services Using WLL Technology

BSNL to Unveil Two Novel WLL Mobile Schemes

Telecard Unveils GO CDMA Telephony Service

SiGe Releases New Transceiver for WiMAX Systems

PTCL Offers 2500 Connections Using WLL Technology

TECORE Unveils IP CDMA/1xRTT Solution

Progress Telecom Launches New T1 WLL Services in Orlando

PTCL to Initiate WLL Services in Karachi

Wavecom Introduces GSM Module for WLL Applications

PTCL Introduces WLL Network Across Four Provinces in Pakistan

Nokia Launches GSM 800 WLL Solution

5. Recent Industry Activity

Bankrupt SR Telecom Sells its Remaining Wimax Assets to Groupe Lagassé

Hantel to Split WLL, M&B Businesses

Nortel Wins $100M GSM Expansion Contract from BSNL

Huawei Deploys E2E ALL-IP CDMA Network for Tata

Airspan Deploys 5 GHz WiMAX Solutions in Ukraine

Hughes, Intelsat Ally for Cellular Backhaul Solutions in Brazil

Axesstel Offers CDMA Fixed Wireless Products in Venezuela

Hughes Network Systems, MicroCorp Ink Deal for HughesNet®

Airspan Networks Inc, Gilat Satellite Networks Sign OEM Agreement

Airspan Inks Supply Deal for WiMAX Deployment in Jordan

Airspan to Supply 5.85 GHz WiMAX Technology In Ecuador

Airspan Offers 3.5 GHz WiMAX Technology In Mongolia

Samsung Offers Mobile WiMAX Products in Japan

BSNL to Start Several WLL Sites In India

SCO Deploys CDMA WLL Telecom Service

Verizon Wireless Acquires Rural Cellular Corporation

Airspan Offers MicroMAX Base Stations to BigAir Group

Airspan Networks Collaborate With Fujitsu for Mobile WiMAX Base Station

Airspan Bags $4.5M Contract from Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co

Airspan Offers 3.5 GHz WiMAX Technology In Norway

Airspan Gets Contract from Tricom

Airspan Offers Mobile WiMAX solutions in Armenia

Airspan Networks to Market 3.65 GHz HiperMAX Base Station in US

ZTE Inks CDMA WLL Network Contract with UTG

ZTE Clinches CDMA Network Contract with MobilKom

Hughes Network Supplies AIReach® AB9400 In Bulgaria

Hughes Network Supplies Turnkey S-BSS Solution to TerreStar

Nokia Supplies WCDMA 900 to Vodafone New Zealand

Bharti Airtel Inks MoU with Nokia Siemens Networks

Ericsson, IDEA Cellular Ink Multi-year Deal

Qualcomm, Reliance Collaborate Over CDMA2000 Expansion

Nokia Siemens Obtains Network Expansion Contracts

BSNL Plans to Provide Broadband and Landline Connections On Demand in Kerala

Qtel/ATCO Acquires 75% Share in Burraq

Digital Plans to Expand VoIP and WLL Services

VoEx International Inks $200 Million Contract with Kalimat Telecom

Telecom Namibia Selects BreezeMAX Platform to Upgrade WLL Systems

BSNL Announces Plans to Expand Customer Base

Alcatel Concludes Merger with Lucent

Nokia, Siemens Merge Communications Service Businesses

Motorola Acquires NextNet Wireless

Worldcall and Huawei Enters into an Agreement

ZTE Enters into an Agreement with ArmenTel

Warid Telecom Forms Joint Venture with Societe Des Telecommunication

Brightstar Sets Up Fixed Wireless Division in India

RTX Enters into an Agreement with BroadSoft

NextPhase Wireless Unveils NextNode Virtual NetworksTM

CRW Enters into MoU with PeoplesTel

Catco Enters into MoU with TeleCard for NEDP Project

ZTE Enters into Agreement with SOTELMA

Telecard Inks Deal with NAFA for Provision of Telecom Solution

Qualcomm Inks License Agreement with Tecore

Ericsson Bags Supply Contract from Vivo

Ericsson Signs Agreement with DiGi

Ericsson Wins Supply Contract from KPN

SR Telecom Teams Up with MTI

CTI Signs Technology Transfer Agreement with Huawei

Hantel Bags a Supply Order from VoEx

ZTE Inks Agreement with Telecom Egypt

Huawei and Telecom Namibia Enter into CDMA 2000 Agreement

RTX Bags Supply Contract from Atlas Telecom

Telecard and Instaphone Enter into Interconnect Agreement

Amplidyne, Inc. Changes Corporate Identity to Wi- Tron, Inc

Siemens Communications Group Bags GSM Order from VNPT of Vietnam

Teleunit Inks Deal with Wirlink

Telmex to Purchase WLL Licenses in Chile

Lanka Bell Ties Up with Huawei to Expand into Rural Sri Lanka

Telecard and Mobilink Collaborate to Interlink Telecom Network

Worldcall and Samsung Inks Joint Distribution Agreement

Dvcom Inks Contract with Huawei

Telecard Rolls out WLL Services in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Kyocera Offers Kyocera Phantom™ Ke414 Phone to TeleCard

Worldtel and ZTE Sign Agreement to Supply WLL Phones in Bangladesh

Calypso Inks Field Trial Pact with Ecutel

Medi Telecom Receives WLL License from ANRT

Huawei Bags Omantel Contract to Expand WLL Services

ZTE Bags Contract from Transam for WLL Services

T-Mobile and KPN Secure WLL Licenses

eTel Austria Obtains WLL License

Airspan WipLL Gains RUS Approval

Worldcall to Introduce WLL Service

Lucent and IBM Join Forces with Teleunit

Telular Bags Contract from Cellpoint

Lucent Enters into Agreement with TeleCard

Axesstel Gains Order from BellSouth

Axesstel Inks Agreement with TeleCard

Polaris Acquires Cushcraft

Andrew Takes Over Allen

Qualcomm to Acquire 4% Stake in Reliance

CWT Takes Over Adicom

LG Bags BSNL Contract for WLL Equipments

LG Bags CDMA WLL Order from Vietnam Post and Telecommunications

Millicom Secure License for WLL Services in Venezuela

Qualcomm Signs WLL License Agreement with Westech Korea

Floware & BreezeCOM Fused to Form Alvarion

Nera Inks an Acquisition Deal with World Access

Axesstel Inks a Licensing Deal with Qualcomm

InnoWave Bags an Order from Atlantic Telecom

LG Electronics Inks Supply Agreement with Sib Challenge Telecom

Axesstel to Venture into WLL Handsets Market

Vatech to Supply ICOTEL with WLL Equipment Testing Solutions

Shyam Telecom Establishes WLL System

LG Electronics to Invest US$ 185 Million in LGIC and LGSI

Q-Telecell Plans to Set up Asia-Pacific Technology Center in Malaysia

6. Focus on Select Global Players

Airspan Networks Inc. (USA)

Alcatel-Lucent (France)

Axesstel Inc. (USA)

ECI Telecom Ltd. (Israel)

Fujitsu Limited (Japan)

Groupe Lagasse (Canada)

Hantel Co. Ltd. (Korea)

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China)

Hughes Network Systems LLC (USA)

Motorola Inc. (USA)

NEC Corporation (Japan)

NokiaSiemens Network LLC (Finland)

Nortel Networks Corporation (Canada)

Qualcomm Inc. (USA)

RTX Telecom A/S (Denmark)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (Korea)

Shenzhen TeleTone Information Technology Co., Ltd. (China)

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden)

UTStarcom Inc. (USA)

Verizon Communications Inc. (USA)

Zhongxing Telecom Ltd. (China)

7. Global Market Perspective

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop Equipment by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (Including Japan), Latin America, and Middle East/African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop Equipment by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (Including Japan), Latin America, and Middle East/African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Wireless Local Loop Equipment by Geographic Region -Percentage Dollar Revenue Breakdown for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (Including Japan), Latin America, and Middle East/Africa for the years 2003, 2008, and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. North America

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Table 6: Access Network (AN) in the United States (2000-2004): Percentage Breakdown of Equipment Sales by Technology Type - XDSL, Fiber in the Loop (FITL), Integrated Access Devices (IMAP), Access Multiplexer, High-Bit Rate DSL (HDSL), Pair Gain, Wireless Local Loop (WLL), and Digital Loop Carrier (DLC) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

WLL: A Weapon to Fight Monopoly in Network Access

Broadband Services Broadens the Market

Table 7: Broadband Penetration in the United States & Canada for the Year 2005 (In Millions of Subscribers)

WLL for POTS Has Limited Market Opportunity

CDMA: The Most Popular WLL Technology

Telecom Deregulations Boost WLL Market

Competitive Structure

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 8: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: North American Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Deregulation of the Telecom Industry in Europe

Deregulation Ushers in Competition in the Form of Cable Operators

WLL in Europe: A Primer

High Pricing Pressures

Fiber Optics: A Strong Competitor for WLL

PTOs Shift Focus to Small & Medium Businesses

WLL Serves Higher Bandwidth Requirements in Western Europe

Central & Eastern Europe: A Large Market for WLL

WLL Service Market in Central & Eastern Europe

Market Overview

Competitive Landscape

Pricing Strategy

Incumbent Operators Cover the Entire Country

WLL - Used to Provide Basic Telecom Service

Table 10: Central & Eastern European Market for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Services: Revenue Breakdown for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine and Baltic States, and Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic for the Years 2000 Through 2010. (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: Central & Eastern European Market for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Services: Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine and Baltic States, and Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic for the Years 2005, 2007, and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Direct Sales: A Popular Distribution Vehicle

Financial Institutes & Equipment Manufacturers Bail Out Operators

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment by Country/Region - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine and Baltic States, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic, and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: European Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment by Country/Region - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine and Baltic States, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic, and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: European 10-Year Perspective for Wireless Local Loop Equipment by Country/Region - Percentage Dollar Revenue Breakdown for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine and Baltic States, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic, and Rest of Europe for the years 2003, 2008, and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2a. Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

B. Market Analytics

Table 15: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovenian Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2b. Russia, Ukraine and The Baltic States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Economic & Political Instability: A Cause for Concern

Strategic Corporate Development

B. Market Analytics

Table 17: Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic States Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic States Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2c. Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republic

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Market Structure: Players & Price

B. Market Analytics

Table 19: Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: Bulgaria, Romania and Slovak Republican Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2d. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Challenges to Overcome

Market Witnesses Rise in Partnerships

WLL: Popular Among New Operators

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 21: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: Rest of Europe Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Focus on Select Countries

India

A Primer

Telecom in India: A Prototypical Deregulated Market

Deregulations Brings With It Its Own Cup of Woes

China

A Primer

Table 23: Broadband Internet Penetration is China for the Year 2005 (In Millions of Subscribers)

Table 24: Internet Population in China & Other Asian Countries for the Year 2005 (In Millions of Users) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Deregulation Opens the Market to Foreign Investments

WLL: A Suitable Option for Uneven Terrains of Eastern China

Economic Zones Drive Growth

Emergence of Digital Technologies Widen the Horizon for Equipment Manufacturers

Demand for Supplementary Phone Lines Met by WLL

WLL Comes to the Rescue of New Telecom Operators

Positioning of WLL Needs a Change in Developed Regions

Operators & Service Providers Take a Wait-&-Watch Stand

Limited Frequency Spectrum Mars Eastern Chinese Market Growth

Focus Shifts from Narrow-Band to Broadband

Government Attention Shifts from East to West

Price Cuts Boost WLL Market

Competition from Fiber Optics Systems

Central & Western China: The Epicenter of Competition

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 25: Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: Asia Pacific Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Market Deregulation: A Prime Driver

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 27: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Latin American Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Middle East/Africa

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

A Market Primer

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 29: Middle East/African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: Middle East African Long Term Projections for Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Equipment With Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE