'BRIC' countries will add 42% of new mobile subscribers says Pyramid Research.CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- 1.37 billion new subscribers will be added to global mobile networks worldwide between 2005 and 2010 according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Pyramid Research's latest mobile forecasts. Brazil, Russia, India and China, collectively know as the 'BRIC' countries, will have an estimated 645m new subscribers - 42% of the world total (see Exhibit 1). Interestingly, two other very populous pop·u·lous adj. Containing many people or inhabitants; having a large population. [Middle English, from Latin popul countries - Indonesia and the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. - will each add more subscribers than Brazil over the next five years, although much less attention is being focused by the international vendor community on these markets. Exhibit 1: 2005-2010: 1.37bn Net Additions Worldwide (http://www.pyramidresearch.com/pr_prlist/pr_sep20_bric.htm?SC=PRbric) "Given the fact that mobile penetration has reached saturation saturation, of an organic compound saturation, of an organic compound, condition occurring when its molecules contain no double or triple bonds and thus cannot undergo addition reactions. in Western Europe Western Europe The countries of western Europe, especially those that are allied with the United States and Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (established 1949 and usually known as NATO). and developed Asia, it is no surprise that market players are seeking future growth opportunities for their businesses in fast growing developing markets. Vendors, in particular, are looking with a keen eye at four of the most populous countries in the world for the sale of their infrastructure and terminal equipment," states Pyramid Research senior analyst Nick Holland. While it makes sense to look at these growth markets from an equipment perspective given the tremendous growth that these markets hold, these markets are much less attractive from a service revenue perspective. We estimate that roughly 14.5% of total mobile service revenues will be generated from the BRIC countries. By contrast, the United States mobile market will generate over US$800b in service revenue, or 18.1% of the global mobile services market, more than China, Brazil, India and Russia combined. Holland add, "Players focused on new services and applications, content, mobile commerce and other new service platforms are advised to continue focusing on the US and Japan," which together will account for nearly 30% of all service and applications revenues generated by the mobile market around the world (see Exhibit 2). Exhibit 2: 2004-2009: US$4.4 Trillion in Service Revenues (http://www.pyramidresearch.com/pr_prlist/pr_sep20_bric.htm?SC=PRbric) About Pyramid Research For twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. , Pyramid Research has helped clients in the converging con·verge v. con·verged, con·verg·ing, con·verg·es v.intr. 1. a. To tend toward or approach an intersecting point: lines that converge. b. communications, media and technology industries stay ahead of market trends, understand competitive threats and capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. opportunities. We advise vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and content providers on how to implement best practices and build offensive growth strategies, enabling them to anticipate shifting market dynamics and drive profitability. |
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