Challenging Times Ahead for MMS Markets.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c45240) has announced the addition of Global MMS Markets: An Analysis to their offering.

This study analyzes the MMS markets worldwide and the industry value chain that has evolved against the backdrop of changing demographics, as well as emerging technologies.

Apart from assessing the growth drivers and major challenges in the MMS domain, the study examines the key strategies put in place by major infrastructure and device providers, such as Logica, Nokia and Ericsson, as well as network operators, such as Vodafone, Sprint Nextel and NTT DoCoMo. It also captures the important trends and key issues in shaping the outlook for this industry.

1. Introduction

1.1 Definition

1.2 Background

1.3 Comparison of MMS & SMS 

1.4 Functioning of MMS

2. Market Overview

2.1 Introduction to Key MMS Markets

2.2 Market Size

2.3 Market Dynamics

2.3.1 Trend Analysis

2.3.2 Key Drivers

2.3.3 Challenges Faced by MMS

3. MMS Technologies

3.1 Growth of GSM 

4. Industry Landscape

4.1 MMS Industry Value Chain

4.2 Profiles of Key Players

4.2.1 Key Infrastructure & Device Providers

4.2.2 Key Operators

5. Industry Outlook

List of Tables/Graphs

Figure 1.1 MMS Hype and Reality (2002-2006e)

Figure 1.2 Receiving MMS on a PC

Figure 1.3 Sending an MMS

Figure 2.1 UK MMS and SMS Messages per user per Month (2002-2005)

Figure 2.2 Messaging Revenue in Asia-Pacific (2003)

Figure 2.3 MMS Penetration Rates in the US (2005)

Figure 2.4 US Data Usage-2004 (2004, 2009e)

Figure 2.5 Global Mobile Phone Subscribers (1991-2004)

Figure 2.6 MMS Revenue Trend (2004, 2009e)

Figure 2.7 Percentage of US Subscribers Using MMS (2004-2005)

Figure 2.8 Average MMS/SMS Price Ratio (Dec 2004-Dec 2005)

Figure 3.1 EDGE Commercial Network Launches (2003-2006)

Figure 3.2 Global Growth Forecast of GSM Subscribers (2007-2010)

Figure 4.1 MMS Value Chain

Figure 4.2 Vendor Market Share by MMS Traffic (2005)

Table 1.1: Commercial MMSCoGlobal Milestones

Table 4.1 Competitive Positioning

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