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2/24/2010
Colombia’s Regulatory Changes Become Catalyst for Market Recovery
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 24, 2010 – The telecom regulatory framework in Colombia has become a major catalyst for the promotion of competition, and is predicted to drive market recovery starting in 2010, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
2/19/2010
Meet the Pyramid Research Team at Mobile World Congress
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 12, 2010 – As a research partner of Mobile World Congress, Pyramid Research is sending a team of analysts and directors to the event to discuss their perspectives on global mobile trends with the most influential players in the telecoms industry. If you would like to request a meeting during the event with one or more of the Pyramid team members listed below, please contact Jennifer Baker at jbaker@pyr.com.
2/4/2010
Mobile Enterprise Services Promise Unique Growth Opportunity for Emerging Markets
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 4, 2010 – There is significant scope for greater adoption of mobile enterprise subscriptions in emerging markets as fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) and mobile broadband will play key drivers of revenue, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
2/2/2010
Pyramid Presents Findings of FTTH/B Pricing Strategy Study at FTTH Council Event
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, February 2, 2010 – Pyramid Research’s Ozgur Aytar will present at FTTH Council Europe's 7th Annual Conference February 24-25 in Lisbon, Portugal, where she will announce the findings of a study commissioned by the FTTH Council Europe on FTTH/B broadband access pricing strategies of service providers worldwide. Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com) is part of TechWeb’s Light Reading Communications Network and is proud to be an analyst partner for the event.
1/28/2010
Europe’s Mobile Operators Step Up their Game as Social Networking Users Increase by 150 Percent by End of 2010
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 28, 2010 – Europe mobile operators are called upon to take full advantage of mobile social networking’s potential as the number of users in the region is expected to increase from 52 million in 2009 to 112 million at the end of this year and could reach over 450 million users by 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/22/2010
Political Uncertainties Won't Hamper Iran's Telecom Growth, Finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 22, 2009—Despite formidable regulatory and legal hurdles, Iran’s telecom market will grow to $12.9 billion by 2014, a CAGR of 6.9 percent, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/19/2010
Regulator Restrictions Hold Back Pay-TV Boom in Argentina, Finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 19, 2010 – Despite Argentina’s soaring mobile and pay-TV penetration, the country has not seen the same level of development in converged and bundled offers than in other markets in the region as regulators continue to block competition, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/13/2010
Mobile Gaming in China to Reach $2.5bn by 2014 as 3G Lowers Mobile Data Access Costs
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 13, 2010—Besides its busy mobile telecom sector, China also has a booming video gaming industry with mobile gaming revenue predicted to grow at a 51.5 percent CAGR between 2009 and 2014, reaching $2.5 billion in revenue despite current market barriers, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/11/2010
Mobile Kid Power Strongest in Western Europe, Pyramid Says
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 11, 2009 – Adoption of advanced mobile applications will flourish in the youth markets of most Western European countries, while most Central and Eastern European markets will see lower adoption levels over the next several years, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/7/2010
WiMAX Could Fill a Big Niche in the LTE Era, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 7, 2010—Although LTE will clearly dominate 4G network deployments over the next five years, WiMAX will continue to thrive as a strong technology option for certain markets and applications, with worldwide subscribers growing nearly tenfold by the end of 2014, to about 53 million users, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research.
12/17/2009
Investment in Educational Services Creates Opportunity for Operators
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, December 17, 2009 – The use of mobile technology in education will increase as access and devices become more widely available to lower-income consumers and rural areas, making educational services a major growth opportunity for operators. However, there are some critical aspects to delivering successful information and communication technologies (ICT) programs, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
12/10/2009
Operator Strategies Will Fuel Smartphone Growth in Emerging Markets
Cambridge, Masschusetts, December 10, 2009—The smartphone market will climb to 37 percent of global handset sales in 2014 with emerging markets as the key growth engine, calling on operators and vendors to make the most of the opportunity, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
12/8/2009
Fixed or mobile? Price drives broadband choice for subscribers in Europe
Cambridge, Massachusetts, December 8, 2009—More consumers in Europe are basing their broadband service subscriptions on price rather than on whether the service is delivered via fixed or mobile networks, a trend that will have a major impact on how network operators position and market their services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
11/30/2009
Mobile Services Will Keep Revenue Flowing in Hong Kong
Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 30, 2009—In Hong Kong, mobile services will make gains against fixed services in the coming years, reaching 55% of total revenue by 2014, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network.
11/12/2009
Smartphones’ Share of New Handsets Sales in U.S. Will Double by 2014
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, November 12, 2009—A dramatic shake-up in the U.S. market for new handset sales will ensue as smartphones grow to comprise roughly 60 percent of new handsets sold in the U.S. by 2014, according to the latest forecast data from Pyramid Research (ww.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
11/9/2009
Ringtones Fall Short in Latin America as Operators Look to Mobile Internet
Cambridge, Massachusetts, November 3, 2009—Ringtone revenue falls short in Latin America as mobile Internet access will account for almost 79 percent of all non-messaging mobile data revenue by 2014, according to the latest forecast data from Pyramid Research (ww.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
10/29/2009
France’s Multiplay Success Drives FTTH Interest
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, October 29, 2009—By 2014, 50 percent of households in France will subscribe to a triple-play offer as operators invest in FTTH to stay competitive, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network.
10/20/2009
Europe's Operators Need More Revenue from Multiplay Offers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, October 20, 2009—The policy of discounting multiplays in Europe in order to drive adoption and subscriber additions will prove unsustainable as subscriber growth slows, according to a new report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
10/13/2009
VoD Will Be Key to Pay-TV Revenue Success in Emerging Markets
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, October 9, 2009—By 2014, 84 percent of all pay-TV net additions will come from emerging markets, however a successful pay-TV VoD service in these markets will depend on a variety of factors, according to a new report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/29/2009
Consolidation in AME's Mobile Market Will Continue for Next Several Years, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 29, 2009 – In-country consolidation in the mobile market has already begun in Africa and the Middle East and will become a more important trend over the next few years, pushing incumbents to find new ways to protect their customer base, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/22/2009
Connectivity Becomes Major Contributor to Mobile Revenue Growth in Mexico, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 22, 2009—Data services in Mexico will grow to represent 25 percent of the total market in 2014 from 15 percent in 2009, as connectivity becomes one of the most dynamic contributors to total mobile revenue growth in the coming years, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/17/2009
Competition Stings Morocco’s Telecom Incumbent, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 17, 2009—Morocco’s telecommunications market will be marked by an increase in competition in both fixed and mobile segments during the next five years, leaving incumbent Maroc Telecom to deal with the mounting pressure, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/16/2009
UK’s Pay-TV Market Climbs to $8.2 Billion by 2014, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 16, 2009—Pay-TV revenue in the U.K. will climb from $6.2 billion in 2009 to $8.2 billion by 2014 as IPTV grows at an impressive CAGR of 26 percent within the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/15/2009
Pyramid Research Launches Web-Based Data Tool, Unlocking More Value from Industry-Leading Forecasts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 15, 2009 – Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com), announced the launch of Pyramid DataTracker, a unique Web-based data retrieval tool that enables its clients to identify, sort, retrieve, and analyze data by a wide range of criteria, unlocking even more value from Pyramid’s up-to-the-minute data and forecasting services.
9/10/2009
Mobile Data, Broadband to Drive Guatemala’s Telecom Growth through 2014, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 10, 2009—The telecommunications market in Guatemala is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3 percent over the next five years, reaching $2.8 billion in 2014, with mobile data, broadband, and pay-TV leading the expansion, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/9/2009
Fiber is a Necessity for Telcos in Europe’s Post-Recession Growth, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 9, 2009—At the dawn of post-recession growth in Europe, it is time for large telcos to revise capex cuts and resume fiber rollout plans, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
9/3/2009
New Cables will Kick-Start Africa’s New Broadband Era, Pyramid Research Finds
New Cables will Kick-Start Africa’s New Broadband Era, Pyramid Research Finds
9/1/2009
IPTV, VoIP, Mobile Data to Drive Revenue Growth in South Korea’s Telecom Market, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, September 1, 2009—The main engines of growth in South Korea’s telecom market from 2010 to 2014 will be services built around broadband technologies such as VoIP, IPTV, and mobile data, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/25/2009
Africa & Middle East Are Rare Bright Spots for Handset Sales, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 25, 2009 – AME is poised to be the fastest-growing mobile and handset market over the next five years, providing handset vendors with a refuge from global instability, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/24/2009
U.S. Telecom Market to Reach $406 Billion in 2014 as Mobile Data Surpasses Fixed Voice, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 24, 2009—The U.S. communications market will reach $406 billion in 2014 as mobile data revenue climbs to $94 billion, surpassing fixed voice (PSTN + VoIP) during the forecast period, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/18/2009
KongZhong Monetizes Mobile Gaming despite Piracy in Emerging Markets, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 18, 2009 – Some 90 to 95 percent of video games in emerging markets are said to be pirated, but one company doing something about it – Chinese mobile content provider KongZhong, according to recent analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/17/2009
Europe’s Smartphone Growth is at Risk, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 17, 2009 – Although smartphone sales in Europe are still growing, market participants must act now to minimize the recession's impact on smartphone sales and position smartphones for post-recession growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/12/2009
Pyramid Research Forecasts a Bali High for 3G in Indonesia
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 12, 2009—Indonesia is set for some huge growth in 3G service uptake over the next five years, and operators are taking some creative steps to build out that subscriber base, according to the latest forecast data and analysis from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
8/5/2009
Mobile Gaming to Reach $18 Billion by 2014, Fueled by Subscriber Growth in Emerging Markets, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, August 5, 2009—The global mobile gaming market will grow at a 16.6 percent CAGR to reach $18 billion in 2014, driven by the explosive mobile subscriber growth in emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/30/2009
Puerto Rico’s Telecom Market to Double its Data Revenue by 2014 despite Economic Contraction, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 30, 2009 – With the voice market shrinking, telecom operators face an opportunity to expand data services in Puerto Rico, as data revenue is expected to more than double by 2014 despite the deep economic contraction, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/28/2009
Mobile Broadband to Surpass Fixed Broadband in Brazil by 2011, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28, 2009—Mobile broadband will surpass fixed broadband in Brazil by 2011, reaching nearly 27 million data card users in 2014 from 1.5 million in 2008, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/23/2009
China will Surpass Japan in 2011 to Become Largest Telecom Services Market in Asia, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 23, 2009 – Fueled by mobile penetration into the rural market and by uptake of 3G services, China’s telecommunications market will generate $187 billion by 2014, surpassing Japan to become the largest telecommunications services market in Asia, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/17/2009
Mobile Broadband Adoption Drives Chile’s Market Growth during Next Five Years, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17, 2009 – The Chilean telecommunications market will grow at a CAGR of 6.6 percent over the next five years for a total of $6.4 billion in 2014, mainly due to the increasing penetration of mobile services and the adoption of mobile Internet services including data cards and mobile browsing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/14/2009
Europe’s Spectrum Refarming for 3G will Help Operators Expand Coverage and Reduce Costs, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 14, 2009 – Spectrum refarming, one of the most significant Europe-wide regulatory changes to affect the mobile industry in the past 20 years, will benefit operators by increasing network capacity and improving the availability and quality of existing services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/10/2009
Tunisia Will be One of the Fastest-Growing Markets in AME, Reaching $2.2 billion in 2014, says Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 10, 2009—Tunisia’s telecom market will be one of the fastest-growing markets in the Africa/Middle East region with total telecom revenue estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4 percent over the next five years, reaching $2.2 billion in 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/7/2009
Video Revenue in Italy’s Telecom Market will Triple its Share by 2014, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 7, 2009—In Italy’s telecom market, video revenue will triple its share of total revenue by 2014, presenting a US$4.4 billion revenue opportunity for operators, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
7/2/2009
Latin America’s Smartphone Market to Grow to 150 Million Handset Units through 2014, says Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2, 2009 – Given the growing interest by operators in smartphones, intensified competition among vendors, and the greater potential for growth in Latin America compared with other regions, the region’s smartphone segment will represent an opportunity of 150 million handset units over the next five years – 48 million handsets units in 2014 alone, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/30/2009
IPTV Rollouts in Asia/Pacific Are Not for Faint of Heart but Needed to Gain Market Share, says Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30, 2009—Despite the massive investments necessary in Asia/Pacific’s IPTV market, both in technology and content procurement, telecom operators must invest to gain subscriber market share according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/26/2009
Secret to Multiplay Success in Latin America Requires Mass Market Appeal, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 26, 2009—As operators continue to exhaust the high-income consumer segments in Latin America, the bundling strategies with the best chance of success involve broadened offerings that will attract lower-income households to broadband and pay-TV, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/25/2009
Malaysia’s Mobile Broadband Demand Growing Faster Than Expected, says Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 25, 2009--Soaring demand for mobile broadband services in Malaysia, driven in part by intense competition, will result in higher-than-expected growth rates for telecom operators in that nation through 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/17/2009
Broadband, Pay-TV Drive Growth in Romania as Bundling Remains Key for Success, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 18, 2009—Broadband and pay-TV will become the major sources of growth in the Romanian telecom market during the next five years, while bundling remains key for success as competition intensifies, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/16/2009
Multiplay Service Packages Gain Ground in North America and Europe, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 16, 2009—More than half of North American households subscribe to multiplay bundles of telecom and media services, making North America the most penetrated region in the world for multiplay subscriptions, according to the recently released Multiplay Services Forecast from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/12/2009
From 3G to LTE: Radio Access Networks Will Drive Mobile Revenue Growth in Latin America, finds Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 12, 2009—Radio access networks will evolve to provide solid platforms for new services and applications, making mobile broadband the main driver of revenue growth for mobile operators in Latin America, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/10/2009
Widening 3G Coverage Becomes Catalyst for Mobile Data Services Growth in Ecuador, says Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10, 2009—Mobile data services is predicted to be the most dynamic of Ecuador’s communications markets, expanding from $243 million in 2009 to $453 million in 2014, driven by higher adoption of enhanced data services and wider coverage of 3G services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com
6/9/2009
Broadband and Bundling will Shield Europe’s IPTV Service Adoption in Economic Downturn, says Pyramid
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 9, 2009—The ongoing economic downturn will impact IPTV adoption and service revenue growth differently across Europe during the next year due to varied broadband penetration levels, the availability of cheaper alternatives, and telcos’ response to competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/4/2009
Mobile Video Service Subscriptions to Grow Five-Fold by 2014, Pyramid Research Says
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 4, 2009 – The global number of users paying for mobile video services will grow five-fold from 2008 to 2014, surpassing 534 million, with a substantial proportion of mobile net additions coming from emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
6/3/2009
Mobile Capex Holding Firm in AME Despite Down Economy, Pyramid Research Says
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 3, 2009 – Strong subscriber growth and sustained levels of revenue in Africa and the Middle East will encourage mobile operators to carry on with their capex plans for 2009 and 2010, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/29/2009
El Salvador’s Fixed and Mobile Data Markets will Double by 2014, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 29, 2009 – El Salvador’s fixed and mobile data markets will double in size by 2014 as mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV drive growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/21/2009
Netbooks Will Drive Future Uptake of Mobile Broadband Services, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 21, 2009 – Increased sales of netbooks over the next three to five years will result in higher demand for mobile broadband services, driven by the emerging trend of bundling the low-end computers with mobile data services from specific network operators, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/18/2009
LTE to Reach 100 Million Subscriptions Faster than Any Previous Mobile Standard, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18, 2009—The number of Long Term Evolution (LTE) subscriptions worldwide will grow at a CAGR of 404 percent from 2010 to 2014, a pace faster than any previous mobile standard including 3G, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/15/2009
Competition Heats Up as a New Player Enters Cameroon’s Mobile Market, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE Massachusetts, May 15, 2009—A potential new player in Cameroon’s mobile market and regulatory pressure to cut prices will help to more than double the country’s mobile penetration by 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/8/2009
Mobile Broadband Adoption to Grow Relentlessly Across Europe, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 12, 2009--In spite of the economic slowdown, mobile broadband adoption will continue to grow relentlessly across Europe, boosted by the introduction of 3G+ and 4G, expanding device selection and usability, and the gains mobile networks are making in affordability and pricing, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/7/2009
Successful Liberalization Transforms Uganda’s Mobile Market, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 7, 2009—Mobile penetration in Uganda is expected to increase from 39.0 percent in 2009 to 70.7 percent by 2014, prompted by the successful liberalization of the sector and increased competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/6/2009
Pay-TV Subscribers Worldwide Will Continue to Grow by High Single-Digits in 2009, Pyramid Research forecasts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 6, 2009--Pay-TV subscribers are expected to grow by 8 percent in 2009 to reach nearly 733 million worldwide despite the challenging economic environment, according to the first quarter update of the Media Forecast from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
5/5/2009
Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research Join Forces to Launch a New IP Transformation Market Tracker Service
NEW YORK, May 5, 2009 – Heavy Reading (www.heavyreading.com) and Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com) have teamed up to create the telecom industry’s most comprehensive market sizing and forecasting service aimed at one of telecom’s most critical flash points: the ongoing migration to all-IP network infrastructures and the replacement of circuit-switched technologies with packet-enabled products.
4/28/2009
Africa, Middle East Will Lead Mobile Broadband Subscriber Growth by 2012, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 28, 2009 – Africa and the Middle East will lead the world in terms of the percentage of mobile broadband subscriptions through 2012, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/23/2009
3G Competitors to Drive Mobile Service Uptake in Egypt, Pyramid Research Predicts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 23, 2009—Mobile penetration in Egypt will reach 97 percent by year-end 2014 from 54 percent in 2008, driven by significant changes in its competitive landscape, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/22/2009
Telcos in Latin America Seek Alternatives to IPTV to Meet Market Demand, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 22, 2009—IPTV will take a backseat to other pay-TV platforms as telcos seek alternative strategies to meet the significant market demand, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/16/2009
Mobile Data Revenue Will Double in Spain’s Telecom Market by 2014, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 16, 2009—Despite Spain’s pronounced economic slowdown, its telecom market will see mobile data revenue double within the next five years, driven by an uninterrupted expansion of mobile data and Internet-based services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/14/2009
Spectrum Auctions in Latin America Will Trigger Massive Broadband Subscription Growth, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14, 2009—3G and WiMax spectrum auctions in Latin America will trigger massive broadband subscription growth, from 9 percent at year-end 2008 to 70 percent at year-end 2014, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/9/2009
Competition Brings Big Changes to South Africa’s Telecom Sector, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 9, 2009—South Africa’s telecom market is in the midst of a dramatic change, as incumbent fixed-network operator Telkom SA faces increasing competition not only from mobile voice and data services but also from competitive fiber network buildouts, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
4/1/2009
Business Users Will Fuel Mobile Data Growth in Europe, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 2, 2009—Despite slowing revenue growth in the European mobile enterprise market, the business sector will fuel mobile data revenues for the next five years due to its high profitability, low levels of churn, and strong demand for mobile data services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/31/2009
Fiber Will Eclipse DSL in Taiwan’s Internet Market by 2012, Finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 31, 2009—The migration from narrowband and DSL to fiber will increase the size of Taiwan’s Internet market from $1.6 billion in 2008 to $2.3 billion in 2013, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/26/2009
Carriers Will Need Mobile Broadband Services to Compete in Emerging Markets, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 26, 2009—Mobile broadband services will become necessary to remain competitive in emerging markets and will increasingly be used as a substitute to fixed broadband, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/19/2009
3G Will Dominate Hungary's Mobile Services Market by 2012, finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 19, 2009—Revenue from 3G-based mobile services will grow rapidly over the next four years in Hungary and will overtake 2.5G service revenue by 2012 as more subscribers migrate to broadband mobile data services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/17/2009
SMS to Drive Uptake of Mobile Data in Africa and the Middle East, Pyramid Research Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 17th, 2009—Basic SMS text messaging will be a key revenue driver for mobile network operators in Africa and the Middle East over the next five years, helping to offset continuing declines in average revenue per subscriber (ARPS) for mobile voice services in the regions, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/16/2009
Kenya Poised for Huge Growth in Mobile Services, Pyramid Research Projects
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 16th, 2009—Mobile penetration in Kenya's telecom market will grow by 95 percent over the next five years, a market growth that will reflect intense competition among network operators and lead to a rapid uptake of mobile data services, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/10/2009
Nigeria Is Now Africa's Biggest Mobile Telecom Market, Pyramid Research Reports
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 10, 2009—With more than 61 million subscribers, Nigeria has now surpassed South Africa as the largest mobile telecom market in Africa, and continued growth over the next five years is expected to trigger more intense competition among a growing number of network operators, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/4/2009
Mobile Services to Capture More Advertising Revenue in Emerging Markets, Finds Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—March, 5, 2009—As market penetration rates for mobile services continue to soar in emerging markets, advertisers are expected to dramatically increase their spending on "third-screen" ad campaigns targeted specifically to users of mobile data services, providing a potentially huge new revenue stream for operators of mobile networks, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
3/3/2009
Mobile Operators to See Strong Growth in Central Asia, Pyramid Research Reports
Cambridge, Mass.—March 2, 2009—Central Asia's emerging markets will continue flocking to mobile telecom services over the next five years, with subscriber bases growing about 13 percent per year and revenues growing by 8 percent annually through 2013, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
2/27/2009
Mobile Data and Broadband Access Fuel Growth for Brazilian Telecom Market, Pyramid Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 26, 2009—Despite challenging economic conditions in 2009, expansion in mobile data services and broadband Internet access will fuel the growth of the Brazilian telecom market, helping it retain the position of the largest telecom market in Latin America, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
2/24/2009
China's 3G Buildout to Drive a Telecom Capex Increase in Asia Pacific, Pyramid Research Reports
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 24, 2009—Despite an overall economic contraction, network operator spending on telecom equipment in the Asia/Pacific region will rise slightly over the next 24 months, driven primarily by deployment of 3G networks in China, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lightreading.com ).
2/18/2009
Russia's Telecom Sector to Undergo Critical Changes, Pyramid Research Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 18, 2009—Significant changes are coming to Russia's telecommunications market, as new government initiatives and shifting demand for services that have a strong impact on revenues and the competitive landscape in one of the world's fastest-growing telecom markets, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
2/17/2009
Pyramid Research Launches New Regional Research Report Series Focusing on Emerging Telecom Markets
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 17, 2009 – Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), a worldwide leader in telecom research and consulting services, has launched a new research product line aimed specifically at identifying and analyzing growth opportunities in emerging markets.
2/12/2009
Mobile Data, Broadband Internet, and VoIP to Drive Growth in Slovakia's Telecom Revenues, Pyramid Research Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 12, 2009—Growth in Slovakia's telecommunications market over the next five years will be driven by a more rapid uptake of mobile data, fixed broadband Internet, and voice over IP (VoIP) services, while revenues from mobile voice services will begin to decline, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lightreading.com).
2/6/2009
Japan's Telecom Market to Show Modest Growth Through 2013, Pyramid Research Predicts
Cambridge, Massachusetts, February 6, 2009 - Japan's telecommunications services market will grow by 1.1 percent per year over the next five years, with revenue growth from IPTV, VoIP, and mobile data services making up for declines in legacy service offerings, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/30/2009
Philippine Telecom Market Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2013, Pyramid Research Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 28, 2009 - The Philippine telecommunications services market generated US$5.6bn in 2008 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% in (5.8% in local currency terms) during the 2008-2013 period, according to a the latest Country Intelligence Report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/30/2009
Regulatory Flexibility is Key Factor of Success in the African Mobile Payments Sector, Pyramid Research Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 27, 2009—Regulatory flexibility is a key factor of success for the African Mobile Payments sector due to the fact that service providers need active central-bank support and flexibility, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
1/7/2009
Emerging Markets Remain Dynamic Amid Projected 1% Growth Rate for Global Telecom Market in 2009, Pyramid Finds
Due to a grim economic outlook and substantial currency fluctuations, the telecom services market will generate US$1.4 trillion in 2009, posting only 1% year-on-year growth compared with the 10-11% annual growth rates that have characterized previous years, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Group (www.lightreading.com). The global telecoms market is expected to recover in 2010 however, driven by a combination of factors such as the increased availability of multiplay bundles, versatile and competitively-priced devices, with emerging markets providing much-needed dynamism to the industry.
1/7/2009
Progression of Fiber Upgrades is Now Unstoppable, New Pyramid Research Report Finds
Cambridge, Massachusetts, January 6, 2009— Despite the difficult financial climate, the progression of fiber upgrades is now inevitable, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
12/2/2008
Despite Economy, Broadband Will Drive Operator Growth for Next Five Years, finds Pyramid Research
As the global economy braces for a major contraction, the impact will be felt across the board, including in the broadband market. Nonetheless, with communications and media business models undergoing an overhaul, broadband will still be the main growth driver for fixed and mobile operators over the next five years, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).
12/2/2008
Pyramid Research Upgrades to New Facilities
Cambridge, Massachusetts, December 2, 2008 – Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com) announced it has upgraded its corporate headquarters in Cambridge, MA. and its offices in London and Hong Kong to new facilities. To view the new office locations, visit www.pyr.com/contact.htm.
11/7/2008
Emerging Markets Will Drive Mobile Networking Growth Over Next Five Years, Pyramid Finds
Despite the current global economic downturn, the number of mobile network subscribers worldwide will continue to grow at a rate of nearly 8% annually through 2013, with 90% of that growth coming from emerging economies, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Group (www.lightreading.com).
11/7/2008
IPTV to Capture 14% of Pay-TV Subscribers by 2013 at the Expense of Cable TV, Pyramid Research Finds
Cambridge, MA, November 5, 2008—IPTV’s share of the overall pay-TV subscriber base will grow from 3% in 2008 to 14% in 2013 at the expense of cable TV’s share, which will decline from 76% to 61% over the same period, according to a new Media Forecast service just launched by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Group (www.lightreading.com).
10/1/2008
Total network services expenditures in 2009 to reach $396.7bn, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 11.1%, says Pyramid Research
Pyramid Research expects total global expenditures for professional and managed network services, which comprise network consulting, implementation, managed network services and network product support services, to reach $396.7bn by the end of 2009, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 11.1%. Of this worldwide total, $265.2bn will be spent externally by service providers and enterprises with leading professional and managed services vendors.
9/30/2008
Light Reading’s Pyramid Research Presents Worldwide Network Solutions Webinar
Pyramid Research’s Networks Practice Director, Richard Dean, will be presenting a Webinar titled Worldwide Network Solutions Market Analysis – The Catalyst for Business Model Transformation and the 2020 Vision on September 30, at 11 a.m. EDT.
8/27/2008
TechWeb’s Light Reading Communications Network Acquires Pyramid Research
TechWeb's Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com), the leading integrated publishing, events and research company serving the global communications marketplace, today announced that it has acquired Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), a market research and advisory service company. Pyramid analyzes and forecasts demand for communications and media services, applications, networks and devices in more than 100 countries, with a strong focus on developing markets, where much of the communication industry’s growth is expected over the next ten years.
6/24/2008
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) – Jordan holds a forum on "Mobile Communications & Third Generation Services"
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) - Jordan will be holding a forum on "Mobile Communications & Third Generation Services" on 25/6/2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Amman.
6/5/2008
Brazil and Mexico Are Biggest Opportunities for Mobile Devices in Latin America, with Music Driving a Vibrant Replacement Market
Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 5, 2008 — Brazil and Mexico will represent the largest opportunities in the Latin American mobile market, with a combined CAGR of 7% over the next five years. Together they will account for half of all sales in the regions, says Pyramid Research in its Research Report Handsets Get a Latin Beat: Mobile Users in Latin America Turn to Music, Cameras and 3G.
5/22/2008
M-Pesa Will Account for as Much as 49% of Safaricom’s Non-Voice Service Revenue in 2008, says Pyramid ResearchCambridge, Massachusetts, May 22, 2008 — Pyramid Research forecasts that revenue from M-Pesa will account for as much as 49% of Safaricom’s non-voice service revenue in 2008. The mobile money transfer service will generate revenue of about $52.4m and will have a profound effect on Kenya’s mobile and financial markets in the longer term.
5/21/2008
Pyramid Research to host webinar--Network Solutions and Strategies: A Managed Network Services Perspective--11am EDT, Thursday May 22, 2008Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 21, 2008 — Pyramid Research will host a live webinar titled Network Solutions and Strategies: A Managed Network Services Perspective on the lifecycle of network solutions, best practices and opportunities for the integrated network environment at 11am EDT on Wednesday May 22.
5/14/2008
IMS standards will reach pivotal level of stability sometime in 2009, says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, May 6, 2008 — Pyramid Research expects that IMS standards will reach a pivotal level of stability sometime in 2009, and that IMS release 7 and 8 will mark the first stage in this process. The findings come from Pyramid’s latest report, IMS Market Opportunities: From Standardization to Implementation.
5/5/2008
The US will be the Fastest Growing Developed Nation in Terms of Mobile Data Revenue
Cambridge, MA, March 26th, 2008 –The US will be the fastest growing developed nation in terms of mobile data revenue according to Pyramid Research’s latest report, Mobile Data Best Practices: Positioning and Revenue Analysis in Emerging and Developed Markets published today.
11/13/2007
Cambridge, MA, November 13, 2007The GSM Association (GSMA) and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) commissioned Pyramid Research to conduct an independent analysis of mass market notebook PC buyer demand for mobile broadband.
10/30/2007
Over One Billion New Mobile Customers to Be Added Worldwide in the Next Three Years
Cambridge, MA, October 30, 2007 – The global mobile market will go through unprecedented changes over the next few years, adding one billion new subscribers to the current 2.8 billion base over the next three years.
8/10/2007
MVNO Model Can Be Made to Work, According to Pyramid Research
CAMBRIDGE, MA, August 9, 2007 – MVNO models can be made to work, and there are MVNOs with proven track records of success, according to a newly released study by Pyramid Research.
7/23/2007
Pyramid Research Predicts 10 Telecom Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region
CAMBRIDGE, MA, July 23, 2007 – Leading global telecommunications intelligence firm Pyramid Research, at its second annual Asia-Pacific Telecom Summit, presented 10 key trends that will take place in the Asia-Pacific telecom sector in 2008.
6/27/2007
IPTV to Drive VoD Business Models, According to Pyramid Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 27, 2007 – IPTV operators are in a strong position to drive the evolution of VoD business models, according to a newly released study by Pyramid Research. As the latest entrants to the pay-TV market, IPTV operators are pursuing the VoD opportunity aggressively and are increasingly banking on VoD to enhance the TV experience.
6/13/2007
Pyramid Research predicts a downward trend in capital expenditures of mobile network operators in 2007
Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 13, 2007— Pyramid Research expects a slowdown in capital expenditures (Capex) by mobile network operators (MNOs) in 2007. Even though MNO Capex volume increased at double-digit rates in 2005 and 2006, new technologies and changing business models are affecting the Capex landscape and consequently the fortunes of equipment vendors.
4/11/2007
FMC Subscribers to Reach 18m in 2011, says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts, April 10, 2007— UMA and dual-mode subscribers will quadruple in number in 2007, from fewer than 400,000 in 2006, and reach 18m in 2011, forecasts Pyramid Research in its latest report: Fixed-Mobile Convergence: What Works, What Doesn’t and the MNO’s Path to Substitution.
3/26/2007
Bundling Music—The Future of the Mobile Music Industry According to Pyramid Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 26, 2007—The most significant shift in the mobile music market will come in the form of bundled music, or as it is more commonly known, subscriptions, says Pyramid Research in its latest report, From Apple to Orange: How MNOs Can Make Mobile Music Profitable in an iTunes World.
2/27/2007
WiMAX Spectrum More Expensive in Developing Markets
Cambridge, MA, February 13, 2007—WiMAX Spectrum costs are higher in developing markets says Pyramid Research in its latest report: “Deciphering the Cost of WiMAX Licenses.” In order to achieve accurate and balanced comparisons between countries, the report calculates price per MHz per population which equals the price paid for the license divided by the amount of spectrum in MHz in a given frequency band divided by the population covered by the license.
2/20/2007
Hosted Solutions to Reduce Mobile Capex by 13% in Latin AmericaCambridge, MA, February 20, 2007—Latin American mobile operators are expected to spend a total of US$93m on hosted services in 2007, according to Pyramid Research’s new report, Managed Services in Latin America: What It Will Take for MNOs to Make The Jump. Hosted services are expected to represent only 9% of the region’s investments in end-user services, service delivery solutions, and charging and payment solutions, but they will deliver savings of 13% in overall Capex.
2/12/2007
WiMAX Spectrum More Expensive in Developing Markets
Cambridge, MA, February 13, 2007—WiMAX Spectrum costs are higher in developing markets says Pyramid Research in a new report: “Deciphering the Cost of WiMAX Licenses.” In order to achieve accurate and balanced comparisons between countries, the report calculates price per MHz per person.
10/27/2006
Telecom Italia’s restructuring: Future Success or Big Mistake asks Pyramid Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts October 27, 2006—Telecom Italia’s separation of the wholesale fixed-line network from its retail operations will boost competition, according to Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
10/16/2006
Brazil’s Crown Jewel for Consolidation is Gone, says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, October 16, 2006—The Brazilian cable sector is ripe for consolidation, but Vivax, the segment’s crown jewel is now gone says Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
10/12/2006
Google’s You Tube Purchase: Sound Investment or Impulse Buy asks Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, October 12, 2006—The acquisition of YouTube telegraphs a new strategic direction for Google—becoming THE provider of web based video services, says Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
10/11/2006
China IPTV Subscribers to Surpass 10m by 2011 says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, October 11, 2006—The number of China IPTV subscribers is expected to surpass ten million by 2011, says Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
10/4/2006
Mobile ESPN Goes Under—What Does this Imply for Other MVNOs?
Cambridge, MA, October 3, 2006—The MVNO model is not attractive—especially in the US market—and content as a cost-lever is not enough to sustain a business model says Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight, in light of last week’s announcement that Disney is pulling the plug on Mobile ESPN.
9/28/2006
Subscriber Acquisition Costs are Ten to Twenty Times Lower in Developed Markets, says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, September 28, 2006—Subscriber acquisition costs are ten to twenty times lower than they would be for a carrier in developed markets, and a hundred times lower in more extreme cases according to Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
9/26/2006
iN2015 Project will make Broadband Subscriptions Boom in Singapore, says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, September 26, 2006—Pyramid Research believes that the main effect of the iN2015 project in Singapore will be a considerable increase of broadband subscriptions in the city-state, compounded by a shift in the access technologies deployed, according to its latest Analyst Insight.
9/21/2006
Global Mobile Revenues Exceed US$667bn says Pyramid ResearchCambridge, MA, September 21, 2006—Mobile global subscribers have grown at a 15% CAGR clip and global mobile revenues have seen a similar 18% CAGR, exceeding US$667bn says Pyramid Research in its latest Analyst Insight.
9/20/2006
Low-Denomination Prepaid Vouchers: Critical to Emerging Market Growth, But Hardly a No-Brainer says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, September 20, 2006—Low denomination vouchers have an initially positive effect on revenue, but growth slows as the competition catches up, with a risk of stagnation and even decline if not carefully managed, says Pyramid Research’s latest Analyst Insight.
9/20/2006
The Reality of UMACambridge, MA, September 15, 2006—The UMA advantage lies in the fact that subscribers are provided with a single device with all the advantages of a fixed and a mobile phone says Pyramid Research in it’s newest Analyst Insight written by Senior Analyst, Nick Holland.
9/12/2006
For Telecom Italia—Divergence is the New Convergence, says Pyramid ResearchCambridge, MA, September 12, 2006—The primary reason for Telecom Italia’s decision to drop its convergence strategy is financial, according to Senior Analyst Nick Holland of Pyramid Research in Pyramid’s latest Analyst Insight.
8/22/2006
Nokia’s Bite of the Apple is the Right Move Says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, August 21, 2006—Nokia’s acquisition of Loudeye put it squarely at odds with its largest customers, but it is still the right move. Writing in Pyramid’s latest Next Generation Trend Letter, analyst Guy Zibi argues that Nokia can’t grow if its model is inherently tied to carrier subsidies. The move also puts Nokia in a position to launch a cell/phone music player before Apple does.
8/17/2006
58 Million Households will be Served by IMS Platforms by 2010 says Pyramid Research
Cambridge, MA, August 17, 2006—Two thirds of the world’s total VoIP households or 58 million in total, will be served by IMS platforms by 2010 states Pyramid Research’s latest report, Transforming Telcos with IMS: The Telco Silver Bullet for an Applications-Centric World.
8/10/2006
IMS Walled Garden Business Model has Shortcomings says Pyramid’s Latest Report
Cambridge, MA, August 9, 2006—The walled garden approach, adopted by most wireline and mobile telecom providers, has a number of key shortcomings says Pyramid Research’s newest report Transforming Telcos With IMS: The Telco Silver Bullet for an Applications-Centric World.
7/28/2006
Pyramid Research to Host VoIPocalypse Now: The Impact of Skype, Google, Yahoo! on Telcos Business Models Webinar on August 29th
Pyramid Research will be hosting a Webinar titled, VoIPocalypse Now: The Impact of Skype, Google, Yahoo! on Telcos Business Models, on August 29th at 11 a.m. EST. Pyramid Research’s Senior Analyst Nick Holland will moderate the event, which will examine the evolution of Portal VoIP and its effect on fixed and mobile operator revenues.
7/27/2006
Operator Network Maintenance Outsourcing to Equal $19.1bn by 2010 says Pyramid Research
Mobile operator spending on network maintenance is set to increase 23% by 2010 as mobile networks expand their coverage. In 2005, Pyramid Research estimates that wireless operators worldwide spent $US19.5bn on maintenance services and by 2010, that figure is estimated to rise to US$24bn. The results come from Pyramid Research’s report New Frontier for Vendors: An Analysis of Network Services and Outsourcing, which compiles and analyzes numerous in-depth interviews with mobile operator executives worldwide.
7/11/2006
Redback Networks to Sponsor Pyramid Research’s IMS, FMC and IPTV Next Generation Broadband Services Webinar
Pyramid Research announces Redback Networks as its platinum sponsor for their upcoming webinar, “Transforming Fixed Business Models with IMS, FMC and IPTV: Leveraging Technologies to Create Successful Business Models” that will be held on July 19th at 11am EST.
7/6/2006
Mobile Operator Network Outsourcing Leads to 20–25% Reduction in Cash Costs Says Pyramid ResearchAs mobile operators watch their bottom line, outsourcing has become a more acceptable approach to increasing profitability, as it offloads the cost burden to the partner firm. Operator savings vary, depending on the scope of the outsourcing relationship, but Pyramid Research estimates that outsourcing can reduce the cash costs of a typical mobile operator by 20–25 percent.
6/29/2006
Pyramid Research Welcomes Dan Schimmel as CEO
Pyramid Research welcomes Dan Schimmel as their new CEO effective July 1st. Dan will follow Catherine Forster Connolly who steps down from day-to-day responsibilities as CEO after 11 years with Pyramid Research and joins the board of directors as Vice Chairman.
6/28/2006
Pyramid Research and ITI Research Form Strategic Partnership
Pyramid Research is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ITI Research to provide high-quality company profiles of industry players worldwide.
6/26/2006
Pyramid Research Expects Nokia Siemens Networks to Make an Impact as the 3rd Largest Carrier Network Infrastructure Vendor
The recently announced Nokia and Siemens merger would make Nokia Siemens Networks the 3rd largest carrier network infrastructure vendor after Ericsson-Marconi and Alcatel/Lucent with combined sales of $15.8bn euros (US$19.75bn) and a headcount of about 60,000.
6/15/2006
Pyramid Research to Host an IMS, FMC and IPTV Next Generation Broadband Services Webinar on July 19th
Pyramid Research is proud to announce their Webinar “Transforming Fixed Markets with IMS, IPTV and FMC: Leveraging Technologies to Create Successful Business Models” that will be held on July 19th at 11am EST. Guy Zibi, Pyramid’s Director of the CMT Research Group, will host the event, which will bring industry professionals together to discuss fixed communications business models and the trend towards an application-centric world.
6/13/2006
Quadruple Play is a Fallacy says Pyramid Research
Quadruple play assumes that a subscriber would want fixed and mobile voice with broadband internet and Pay TV through a single, bundled subscription. This idea is unlikely to gain traction over the medium term according to Pyramid Research’s “Transforming Triple Play: Key Lessons and Best Practices for Winning RGU Strategies.”
5/31/2006
Telco Triple Play is Stalled by Destructive Obsession with Voice Says New Pyramid Research Report
For most telcos, traditional voice is a key obstacle facing triple play uptake and subscriber RGUs (Revenue Generation Units) states Pyramid Research’s new report “Transforming Triple Play: Key Lessons and Best Practices for Winning RGU Strategies.” Many incumbent telco triple-play bundles are built to prop up voice revenues, rather than build adoption of other applications and customers are not biting.
5/18/2006
Global Mobile Subscriptions to Exceed 2.6bn by Year End 2006 Says Pyramid Research
Pyramid Research estimates there will be 2.6bn mobile subscribers worldwide by year-end 2006, up from 2.3bn in 2005. Between 2006 and 2010, it expects total mobile subscribers to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%, topping 3.5bn by year-end 2010. The number of mobile subscribers will top the 3bn mark during late 2007/ early 2008.
5/16/2006
Pyramid Research Announces New Newsletter Covering Global Convergence Topics
Pyramid Research announces the launch of “Pyramid Convergence Wire,” a free industry newsletter providing analysis of the drivers and barriers to the success of new business models and technologies in the converging communications, media and technology industries.
4/3/2006
Mobile Operators Seek to Move up the Mobile TV Value Chain
With Mobile TV touted as this year’s 3G Holy Grail, operators are carefully evaluating their role in the nascent business models that are forming. Mobile TV will in most cases involve a broadcaster as an additional entity between MNOs and Mobile TV programming, meaning additional mark-ups before content reaches the operator.
3/23/2006
Pyramid Research Identifies a Case for Mobile TV without the Mobile Operator
If last month’s Virgin-BT Movio deal is executed as planned, Virgin would become one of the first mobile TV service providers in Europe. This highlights one of the key risks mobile network operators (MNOs) face with Mobile TV – becoming casualties of a dis-intermediation process that would minimize their role in the Mobile TV value chain or remove them altogether. MNOs missed the mobile music boat; clumsiness towards Mobile TV could have a more negative impact.
3/7/2006
MVNE Recurring Revenue Opportunity could exceed $850m by 2010
The widespread interest in the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) business has translated to more than $400m in recurring revenues for mobile virtual network enablers (MVNEs) in Western Europe and the US, according to the new Pyramid Research report “MVNOs and MVNEs: Analyzing the Viability of Virtual Mobile Players.” Pyramid expects MVNE recurring revenues to exceed $850m by 2010 in these markets and pre-launch investments will contribute a 20-30% upside to this total.
3/2/2006
MVNO Financials Less Attractive than the Hype Suggests
The global MVNO subscriber base surpassed 63m subscribers at YE2005, up 25 percent from the previous year, according to Pyramid Research’s report “MVNOs and MVNEs: Analyzing the Viability of Virtual Mobile Players.” MVNOs account for 2.75 percent of the world’s mobile users and is projected to rise to 3.3 percent by 2010, reaching more than 100 million subscribers. Still, Pyramid Research contends that the MVNO business faces many challenges and its financials are not as attractive as the hype would suggest.
1/19/2006
VoWLAN is Inevitable and Available in 2006 Says Pyramid Research
Over the last two years, WLAN has transformed from a network of stand-alone hotspots into a supporting technology for delivering convergent solutions, clearing the way for VoWLAN. According to Pyramid Research’s report “WLAN-Cellular Convergence: The Carrier Business Case for WLAN, UMA and VoWLAN,” VoWLAN mid-tier handsets will come to market this year, placing MVNOs, fixed and cable providers in a position to make a strong play for mobile voice revenues.
1/17/2006
2006 Telecom Predictions From Pyramid Research
Pyramid Research has announced their 2006 telecom predictions.
12/6/2005
Ericsson and 3’s Deal Only a Precursor says Pyramid Research
Today, Ericsson and 3 UK announced a seven-year managed services deal through which Ericsson will manage 3’s 3G mobile network and IT infrastructure. This deal is the largest in Ericsson’s history and includes the transfer of 1,000 employees from 3 to Ericsson UK. Specifics as to the exact dollar value of the deal were not provided by the companies involved, though Pyramid Research estimates that the contract value is in excess of $2.5bn.
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