Europe - Mobile Market - 3G - Document Details

The 3G market in Europe has a far more positive outlook in 2008, given the migration of 2G users to 3G and the greater number of 3G net adds. However, higher subscriber numbers have not yet translated into higher revenue for operators. Much of this is caused by the confusing multitude of plans offered, most being geared to charging for data used rather than the single payment all-inclusive model preferred by many customers. This has been addressed by a few operators, notably Hutchison’s 3, which have introduced unlimited data use for a fixed fee. During 2008 it is expected that more operators will adopt the flat-fee model with more generous data caps. Take-up of 3G has 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 2008, 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.

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
3. Infrastructure suppliers
4. EU support for 3G mobile
- 4.1 Interoperable 3G and Digital TV
5. Network sharing
6. Spectrum and licence trading
7. Analysis of 3G in Europe
- 7.1 Migrating 2G users to 3G
- 7.2 Content for 3G
8. Related reports

Table 1 – Forecast Western Europe 3G subscribers – 2005 – 2012
Table 2 – 3G ARPU and user costs, selected countries – April 2007
Table 3 – 3G subscribers and market share of all mobile subscribers – 2005 - 2008