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International Internet and Cellular Telephone Use Creates Immense Demand for Wireless Wide Area Networks
URL(s): www.frost.com
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- 06th July, 2001 -- An international boom in internet
use and the increasing popularity of cell phones in countries without a
wireline infrastructure is expected to greatly increase demand for wireless
wide area network (WAN) equipment.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com), World Wireless
Wide Area Network Markets, reveals that this industry generated revenues of
$4.59 billion in 2000 and projects it to increase to $15.62 billion by
2007.
While global Internet use is growing, many countries struggle to
provide basic telephone service. With the challenge of laying cable
through new territory, providers are relying on wireless network technology
to supply a less expensive, easy-to-install alternative to a wireline base.
"The market is still very strong in terms of Internet access
connectivity," says Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Wai Sing Lee.
"Countries outside North America cannot afford the same wireline
infrastructure that North America enjoys. Those same countries are turning
to wireless WAN technologies to avoid the cost of installing a wired
network yet still furnishing toll quality phone service."
Even in North America, demand for the faster Internet connectivity
provided by wireless technology is driving the market. According to Lee,
the Internet has simply become an essential tool for many of its users,
consequently spurring the need for more and faster access.
"Phone service providers have discovered that cellular phone technology
is the most cost-effective way to provide telephone service to a
significant proportion of their customer base," says Lee.
Frost & Sullivan is a global leader in international strategic market
consulting and training. This ongoing research also includes market
analyses on World Wireless Local Area Networks Markets and 5Ghz Wireless
Technology. Frost & Sullivan also offers custom consulting to a variety of
national and international companies. Executive summaries and interviews
are available to the press.
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