Europe - Mobile Communications - 3G

Synopsis

Archived report: this report was archived on 19 October 2005 and has not been updated. The release of 3G licences for Universal Mobile Telecommunications Services (UMTS) has been the most significant event in the European mobile industry. Despite unfulfilled promises for 3G take-up in 2004, telcos and operators can now expect a boost in subscriber numbers. This report covers the state of licensing 3G networks and services across the region in 2004, along with network sharing and spectrum trading. Insightful industry research on the 3G applications sought by Internet and mobile users is also included.

1. Synopsis
2. Third generation mobile licences in Europe
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Technology
- 2.3 EU licence requirements for 3G
- 2.4 Licensing and total expenditure
3. Infrastructure suppliers
4. EU support for 3G mobile
- 4.1 Europe wants interoperable 3G and digital TV
- 4.2 EU pressured to help
- 4.3 French exasperation
5. Network sharing
- 5.1 What is it?
- 5.2 Agreements in place
- 5.3 Analysis of network sharing
6. Spectrum trading
7. Licence trading
8. Delays, withdrawals and write downs
- 8.1 Year 2002
- 8.2 Year 2003
- 8.3 Year 2004
- 8.4 First 3G services launched
9. Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) survey on 3G applications
10. Analysis of 3G in Europe
- 10.1 Migrating 2G users to 3G
- 10.2 Voice remains king and handset size does matter
- 10.3 GSM-to-3G calls
- 10.4 Content for 3G
- 10.5 Handset delivery
- 10.6 Handset subsidies
- 10.7 Billing of 3G services
- 10.8 Prepaid users
11. A positive voice in the wilderness
12. Related reports