Mobile and Wireless Communications

Low power wide area networks (LPWAN) which have low data rate are designed to support millions of devices that generate small volumes of data and require extended range and energy efficient networks. The LPWAN space is highly contested between proprietary solutions in licence-free spectrum and mobile operators' alternatives based on emerging long-t...

The research provides an overview of key mobile and fixed communications developments by major European mobile operators in Q3 2015. It covers both qualitative (product launches, infrastructure development, partnerships/alliances, M&A activity, key client wins, change in personnel) and quantitative (mobile and fixed broadband subscribers, mobile AR...

This study provides global market share and forecasts for smartphone shipments. The analysis is segmented by mobile operating sytem (OS), device manufacturer, and by region (North American, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa). For the purposes of this study, smartphones are a mobile device category that provide advanced capabilities be...

In November 2015, MasterCard announced its partnership with several hardware vendors to enable payment functionality in Internet-connected everyday objects such as wearable bands, rings, key fobs, and clothing. Connected objects are transforming all aspects of everyday life.

31 Dec 2014  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Mobile Money Market in Sub-Saharan Africa—Selected Countries

Mobile Money Innovations Drive Africa’s Financial Inclusion

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Mobile money is expected to transform the financial services landscape. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are taking advantage of this shift to boost their average revenue per user (ARPU) in a bid to counter the increasing pressure on voice revenues. This research service provides an analysis of the mobile money market in selected Sub-Saharan countri...

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Malaysian Telecom Market with forecasts for the period 2014-2018. The report also provides key industry drivers and restraints. The Malaysian telecom industry experienced significant growth in recent years. Mobile penetration grew from 98.9% in 2008 to 141.2% in 2013, while mobile subscribers grew to...

The growing OTT market represents both a threat and an opportunity for telecommunications operators globally. The key drivers in the OTT market includes, the growing availability of high-speed connections, the increasing penetration of smart devices, and the consumer drive for the adoption of technology and services. The major OTT providers are tr...

This market insight examines the preferences and plans of North American businesses regarding mobilized sales force automation (SFA) applications. In June 2014, Frost & Sullivan surveyed mobility purchase decision-makers in Canada and in U.S. business sectors. Their responses regarding deployment plans, business impacts, preferred partners, and so ...

As the Wearables sector continues to explode in interest in the healthcare space in terms of potential hard benefit to consumers, providers, and vendors across the value chain of connected healthcare, areas are expanding in launches besides that of activity tracking. The following Vital Signs presents analyst discussion regarding brain wearables in...