Mobile and Wireless Communications

The UK government has abandoned its search for a provider of extended coverage for the proposed national Emergency Services Network (ESN). The move is a vote of confidence in the country’s mobile network operators (MNOs) who each say they can be trusted as the sole national provider of sufficient coverage in remote and rural areas.

With the start of 2015, the 2nd half of the smartphone era has begun. A post-smartphone vision is emerging, with the smartphone as the centre of a network of sensors. These sensors will be embedded in wristbands, clothing, and everyday items such as locks, lights, and thermostats.

The increasing penetration of smartphones and tablets in Brazil, as well as the increasing usage of social media and the Internet on those devices has opened opportunity for the adoption of mobile advertising services. The study analyses this market and provides insights gleaned from three case studies of important participants in the country. Focu...

Healthcare systems in Europe are strained because of an ageing population and an increasing number of chronic disease patients. This causes tremendous cost pressures to shift from acute-care settings to lower-cost settings—including a patient’s home. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology can help with this shift. This research service anal...

While everyday consumers are accustomed to streaming video ‘anytime-anywhere’ on their smartphones, critical communications users have missed out on many of the latest technology advances. Although employees in public safety, utilities, and transportation can turn to their personal phones for convenient access to email, maps, and other basic se...

This research service analyzes the Colombian telecommunications services market, examining market drivers and restraints for growth patterns, service plans, upcoming technologies, relevant regulations, and future trends. Market segments include fixed telephony, mobile telephony, fixed broadband, data communications, and pay TV. Market revenue is fu...

This study covers the state of the Brazilian telecommunication markets, examining drivers and restraints for growth, technology, regulation, demand, and geographical trends. In the study, the market growth for Brazilian telecommunication market segments is forecasted. An in-depth analysis of the competitive situation and market share of telecommuni...

This market insight analyzes new trends in mobile value-added services (VAS) and examines successful cases of operators moving beyond connectivity in Latin America. In this research service, a total of four distinguished case studies are provided for each of the following: mobile financial services, music streaming services, educational services, a...