Mobile Broadband Adoption to Grow Relentlessly Across Europe, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - In spite of the economic slowdown, mobile broadband adoption will continue to grow relentlessly across Europe, boosted by the introduction of 3G+ and 4G, expanding device selection and usability, and the gains mobile networks are making in affordability and pricing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Pay-TV Subscribers Worldwide Will Continue to Grow by High Single-Digits in 2009, Pyramid Research ForecastsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pay-TV subscribers are expected to grow by 8 percent in 2009 to reach nearly 733 million worldwide despite the challenging economic environment, according to the first quarter update of the Media Forecast from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Successful Liberalization Transforms Uganda’s Mobile Market, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Mobile penetration in Uganda is expected to increase from 39.0 percent in 2009 to 70.7 percent by 2014, prompted by the successful liberalization of the sector and increased competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Africa, Middle East Will Lead Mobile Broadband Subscriber Growth by 2012, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Africa and the Middle East will lead the world in terms of the percentage of mobile broadband subscriptions through 2012, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). 3G Competitors to Drive Mobile Service Uptake in Egypt, Pyramid Research PredictsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Mobile penetration in Egypt will reach 97 percent by year-end 2014 from 54 percent in 2008, driven by significant changes in its competitive landscape, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Telcos in Latin America Seek Alternatives to IPTV to Meet Market Demand, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - IPTV will take a backseat to other pay-TV platforms as telcos seek alternative strategies to meet the significant market demand, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mobile Data Revenue Will Double in Spain’s Telecom Market by 2014, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Despite Spain’s pronounced economic slowdown, its telecom market will see mobile data revenue double within the next five years, driven by an uninterrupted expansion of mobile data and Internet-based services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Spectrum Auctions in Latin America Will Trigger Massive Broadband Subscription Growth, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - 3G and WiMax spectrum auctions in Latin America will trigger massive broadband subscription growth, from 9 percent at year-end 2008 to 70 percent at year-end 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Competition Brings Big Changes to South Africa’s Telecom Sector, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - South Africa’s telecom market is in the midst of a dramatic change, as incumbent fixed-network operator Telkom SA faces increasing competition not only from mobile voice and data services but also from competitive fiber network buildouts, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Subscriptions In the Honduras Telecom Market Will Surge to 30 Percent by 2014, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - 3G subscriptions in the Honduras telecommunications market will surge to 30 percent by 2014, up from 2 percent today, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Business Users Will Fuel Mobile Data Growth in Europe, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Despite slowing revenue growth in the European mobile enterprise market, the business sector will fuel mobile data revenues for the next five years due to its high profitability, low levels of churn, and strong demand for mobile data services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). |
