Telecommunications
As part of the telecommunications market segment, we consider in particular corporations, which are active as
- network operators
- service providers (internet and mobile)
- infrastructure and device suppliers (e. g. network infrastructure, terminals)
Thus, we work for e. g.
- mobile network operators (MNOs)
- mobile virtual network operators (MNVOs, MVNEs)
- branded resellers
- service providers
- mobile enablers
- mobile application developers and
- players in the mobile advertising arena
![]() Sources: hot telecom, Global Telecom Market Status and Forecast Report 2008-2013, 2009 |
Selected key trends we see:
Moderate industry growth
Industry will continue to expand in 2008-2010 period.
Wireless to overtake fixed-line
Wireless has surpassed landline connections internationally, but subscriber growth is slowing as saturation approaches.
Unified communications
Content and next-generation applications/services deliver strong returns, increased ARPU and will push for unified communications.
Cycle-shortening
Shortening of innovation and product life cycles for devices, applications and services.
Breakthrough for mobile internet and advertising
Mobile internet and mobile advertising are finally coming (amongst others due to the launch of the iPhone).
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