Europe - Mobile Market - 3G


Synopsis

The 3G market in Europe has a far more positive outlook in 2009, given the migration of 2G users to 3G and the greater number of 3G net adds. However, the considerable growth in the number of subscribers has not yet translated into significantly higher revenue for operators. Much of this has been due to operator preference for charging for data used rather than the single payment all-inclusive model preferred by many customers, though unlimited data use for a fixed fee as well as more generous data caps has been introduced and will become common practice. Take-up of 3G has also followed the greater reliability of handsets and a better awareness of 3G capabilities among subscribers. This report reviews 3G networks and services in Europe in 2009, including an assessment of network sharing and spectrum trading. It also examines the migration of subscribers to 3G, as well as 3G content and pricing and their likely effect on market developments in coming years.


Table of Contents

  • 1. Synopsis
  • 2. Third Generation (3G) mobile in Europe
    • 2.1 Overview
    • 2.2 Technology
    • 2.3 EU licencing
    • 2.4 Spectrum developments
      • 2.4.1 2500-2690MHz spectrum
      • 2.4.2 900MHz
      • 2.4.3 450MHz
  • 3. Infrastructure suppliers
  • 4. Network sharing
  • 5. Spectrum and licence trading
  • 6. Analysis of 3G in Europe
    • 6.1 Migrating 2G users to 3G
    • 6.2 Content for 3G
  • 7. Related reports
  • Table 1 – Forecast Western Europe 3G subscribers – 2005 - 2012
  • Table 2 – 3G ARPU and user costs, selected European countries – April 2007
  • Table 3 – 3G subscribers and market share of all mobile subscribers – 2005 - 2008
  • Exhibit 1 – A sample of 3G infrastructure suppliers in Europe - 2008
  • Exhibit 2 – European 3G network sharing agreements – 2001 - 2008


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Last update: 24 February 2009
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