Abstract
This IDC study examines the market for 3G mobile broadband services that connect laptop computers to the cellular network. It discusses recent developments in the U.S. market, profiles services offered by U.S. mobile operators, and presents a revenue and subscriber forecast for 2008-2012, and segments this market by monthly versus session-based subscribers and by access method.
"3G mobile broadband is on a path for exciting growth over the next few years as operators promote the benefits of cellular data access and laptop OEMs make embedded cellular connectivity accessible to customers," says Carrie MacGillivray, senior research analyst, Mobile Enterprise Network Services. "Stable plan pricing, increasing awareness of mobile broadband, and growth of the ecosystem of suppliers set the stage for growth both from a subscriber and revenue perspective."
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Methodology
- Situation Overview
- Table: 3G Mobile Broadband Connectivity Access Option by Mobile Operator
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Subscribers, 2005-2012 (M)
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Monthly and Session-based Subscribers, 2005-2012 (M)
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Pricing by Access Type, 2005-2012 ($)
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Subscribers by Access Type, 2005-2012 (M)
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Revenue by Access Type, 2005-2012 ($M)
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Market, 2005-2012
- Vendor Profiles
- Alltel
- AT&T
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- Verizon Wireless
- Market Context
- Table: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Subscribers and Revenue, 2006-2012: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts
- Figure: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Subscribers, 2005-2011: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts
- Figure: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Revenue, 2005-2011: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts
- Figure: U.S. 3G Mobile Broadband Revenue Growth, 2005-2011: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Synopsis
