Mobile and Wireless Communications

Mobile & Wireless communications are going through digitization and decentralization of several processes through the cloud and IOT or the Internet of Things. These markets are characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving customer demands, and the frequent introduction of new products and services. Fragmentation along the mobile & wireless value chain creates challenges for market participants to off true end-to-end solutions. Increased reliability, coverage, data speeds and interoperability are made possible through these technologies, driving the market to an evolved, highly competitive stage. Mobility with BYOD (Bring your own device) will become all-pervasive among enterprises and M2M or machine to machine communication a pre-requisite.

Frost & Sullivan’s Telecommunications research and consulting programs look evolutions of hardware and software, with focus on the services built on these technologies. This provides unique insights into the competitive dynamics of the market, detailed assessments of market opportunities, pricing strategies, demand trends, and technological developments, as well as applications and best practices for the industry. In the mobile and wireless communications segment, we look at:

  • Mobile messaging, office applications and sales
  • Value-added premium mobile content
  • Location-based services
  • Cloud automation
  • IoT or Internet of Things
  • Satellite communications
  • Mobile resource management

We work closely with the world’s leading telecom firms, hardware manufacturers, service providers, OEMs and new age disruptors to build tailored, customized solutions provide clients with the best strategies for growth, supported by the right key data points researched to meet the client’s needs and the specific engagement. Our research spans broadly across the sector and provides deep insights into specific markets in the most significant areas of enterprise and consumer telecommunications industry.

  1. 15 Nov 2018  |  Africa

    Smart Mining Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2018

    Connectivity is Central to Developing Successful Smart Mining Practices

    The focus of this study is to understand the smart mining practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective is to understand mining companies’ readiness to introduce advanced technology within the mining processes.--BEGIN PROMO--

    Research Highlights

    The study starts off by analyzing the smart mining practices globally, mor...

    $1,500.00
  2. 25 Oct 2017  |  Africa

    Sub-Saharan Africa Mobile Money Remittances Market, Forecast to 2021

    Remittances to become the Fastest Growth Application for Mobile Network Operator-led Mobile Money Wallets

    Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is witnessing a surge migration within the region and to other parts of the world such as North America and Europe. As a continent, Africa had a net migration population of over 11 million in 2015, predominantly economic migration. • This has been instrumental in the growing volume of international remittances flowing int...

    $3,000.00
  3. 30 Mar 2016  |  Africa

    North African Fixed and Mobile Telecommunications Market, 2015

    MNOs Up Their Game with Strategic Partnerships, Infrastructure Investments and Improved Service Affordability

    This research service is an analysis of the North African telecommunications market. The areas of focus are fixed-line, mobile, and Internet communications, with special emphasis on broadband. Technologies include fibre, satellite, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 3G, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). All 6 North Afr...

    $3,000.00
  4. 16 Mar 2016  |  Africa

    Africa Telecom Market—Last Mile Challenge, Forecast to 2019

    Participants Respond with Innovative Strategies and Emerging Technologies, Opportunities Multiply with Fibre, 3G, and 4G Deployments in Last Mile

    This market insight provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges that Africa is facing in terms of the delivery of communication services to the last mile. It focuses on the main market features and challenges that create bottlenecks in the telecom network. Included is a discussion of the key market trends that drive the demand for broadband...

    $1,500.00
  5. 24 Feb 2016  |  Africa

    Southern African Fixed and Mobile Telecommunications Market, 2015

    Mergers and Acquisitions Transform Dynamics, Convergence of IT Infrastructure/Service Providers and ISPs Helping MNOs with Horizontal Integration and Improved Operational Efficiency

    This research service provides an analysis of the Southern African telecommunications market. The areas of focus are fixed-line, mobile, and Internet communications with special interest in broadband communications. Technologies include fibre, satellite, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 3G, ADSL, and CDMA. Each of the 12 Southern African countries is analyzed on coun...

    $3,000.00
  6. 11 Feb 2016  |  Africa

    Central African Fixed and Mobile Telecommunications Market, 2015

    Innovative Win-All Concept of Sharing Network Infrastructure to Reduce Capital Investment Costs, Support Lower Prices for Subscribers, Sustain Operator Revenues

    This research service provides an analysis of the Central African telecommunications market. The areas of focus are fixed-line, mobile, and Internet communications with special interest in broadband communications. Technologies include fibre, satellite, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 3G, ADSL, and CDMA. Each of the 8 Central African countries is analyzed on country...

    $3,000.00
  7. 08 Dec 2015  |  Africa

    The Telecommunications Market in West AfricaKey Fixed and Mobile Market Indicators

    Operators Seek Strategic Partnerships to Access Advanced Technologies

    This research service provides an analysis of the West African telecommunications market. The areas of focus are fixed-line, mobile, and Internet communications with special interest in broadband communications. Technologies include fibre, satellite, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 3G, ADSL, and CDMA. Each of the 15 West African countries is analyzed on country and ...

    $3,500.00
  8. 29 Sep 2015  |  Africa

    The Telecommunications Market in East AfricaKey Fixed and Mobile Market Indicators

    Operators Look to New Revenue Streams to Sustain Their Growth

    This research provides an analysis of the East African telecommunications market. The focus areas are fixed-line, mobile, and Internet communications, with special interest in broadband communications. The study includes analysis for the 13 East African countries on country and regional levels. The study highlights key mobile network operators and ...

    $2,450.00
  9. 31 Dec 2014  |  Africa

    Analysis of the Mobile Money Market in Sub-Saharan Africa—Selected Countries

    Mobile Money Innovations Drive Africa’s Financial Inclusion

    Mobile money is expected to transform the financial services landscape. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are taking advantage of this shift to boost their average revenue per user (ARPU) in a bid to counter the increasing pressure on voice revenues. This research service provides an analysis of the mobile money market in selected Sub-Saharan countri...

    $4,950.00
  10. 31 Dec 2014  |  Africa

    The Impact of OTT Providers on the Telecommunications Sector

    A Fight for Communication Service Dominance

    The growing OTT market represents both a threat and an opportunity for telecommunications operators globally. The key drivers in the OTT market includes, the growing availability of high-speed connections, the increasing penetration of smart devices, and the consumer drive for the adoption of technology and services. The major OTT providers are tr...

    $1,500.00