A Benchmarking System to Spark Companies to Action—Innovation that Fuels New Deal Flow and Growth Pipelines
28-Apr-2021
North America
Frost Radar
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Advancements in next-generation mobile network technologies and devices have accelerated the growth of innovative mobile applications, fundamentally changing the way we live, communicate, conduct business, consume content, and interact. Aggressive capital investments in these technologies, including 5G networks, will further expedite market growth. The associated growth in new modes of communication and content consumption patterns will usher in a wide range of innovative opportunities for mobile communications providers. At the same time, the current market is saturated, and consolidation and pricing pressure are intensifying. As the market matures, the ability to introduce differentiated value-added services to enhance average revenue per user (ARPU), attract customers from competitors, and reduce churn will be critical to long-term success.
While the North American mobile communications market includes hundreds of wireless carriers, service providers, and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), Frost & Sullivan has identified the top 10 participants based on a variety of parameters assessed and benchmarked in this 2021 Frost Radar™. The companies featured in the Frost Radar™ are AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell Canada, Rogers Communications, Videotron, TELUS, U.S. Cellular, Shaw Communications, and Tracfone. Frost & Sullivan has recognized these companies as market leaders in North America based on an evaluation of their growth performance and track record, growth strategy and vision, growth pipeline systems, end-user sales and marketing strategies, product innovation and scalability, and their ability to cater to evolving customer demand.
The Strategic Imperative
The Strategic Imperative (continued)
The Growth Environment
Frost Radar™: North America Mobile Communication Market
Frost Radar™: Competitive Environment
Frost Radar™: Competitive Environment (continued)
AT&T
Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile
Bell Canada
Rogers Communication
Videotron
Telus
U.S. Cellular
Shaw Communications
Tracfone
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Frost Radar™: Benchmarking Future Growth Potential
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Frost Radar™: Benchmarking Future Growth Potential 2 Major Indices, 10 Analytical Ingredients, 1 Platform
Growth Index
Growth Index (GI) is a measure of a company’s growth performance and track record, along with its ability to develop and execute a fully aligned growth strategy and vision; a robust growth pipeline system; and effective market, competitor, and end-user focused sales and marketing strategies.
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Market Share (previous 3 years)
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Revenue Growth (previous 3 years)
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Growth Pipeline
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Vision and Strategy
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Sales and Marketing
This is a measure of the effectiveness of a company’s sales and marketing efforts in helping it drive demand and achieve its growth objectives.
Innovation Index
Innovation Index (II) is a measure of a company’s ability to develop products/ services/ solutions (with a clear understanding of disruptive Mega Trends) that are globally applicable, are able to evolve and expand to serve multiple markets and are aligned to customers’ changing needs.
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INNOVATION SCALABILITY
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
This is a measure of the efficacy of a company’s R&D strategy, as determined by the size of its R&D investment and how it feeds the innovation pipeline. -
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
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MEGATRENDS LEVERAGE
This is an assessment of a company’s proactive leverage of evolving, long-term opportunities and new business models, as the foundation of its innovation pipeline. -
CUSTOMER ALIGNMENT
This evaluates the applicability of a company’s products/services/solutions to current and potential customers, as well as how its innovation strategy is influenced by evolving customer needs.
Significance of Being on the Frost Radar™
Companies plotted on the Frost RadarTM are the leaders in the industry for growth, innovation, or both. They are instrumental in advancing the industry into the future.
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GROWTH POTENTIAL
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BEST PRACTICES
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COMPETITIVE INTENSITY
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CUSTOMER VALUE
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PARTNER POTENTIAL
Your organization is top of mind for customers, investors, value chain partners, and future talent as a significant value provider.
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| Author | Rutuja Patil |
| Industries | Telecom |
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