Abstract
This IDC insight will evaluate the role WiMAX will play in the New Zealand market. An assessment will be made of global WiMAX deployments, before addressing local market characteristics. A technology and competitor analysis will be provided, as well as the demand-side drivers for broadband, particularly WiMAX. Based on the above, a five-year forecast of fixed wireless broadband, based on different market scenarios, will be outlined.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Insight
- Situation Overview
- The Technology Battle Ground: Fixed or Mobile - WiMAX or 3G?
- Enter WiMAX
- WiMAX and 3G Evolution
- The Global Perspective
- WiMAX Gains Ground but Varies by Market
- Figure: Worldwide WiMAX Infrastructure Revenue by Region, 2006-2012
- Table: U.S. Telecommunications Environment
- Table: European Telecommunications Environment
- Figure: Western Europe - WiMAX Subscribers and Spending by Usage Type, 2006-2011
- Table: Australian Telecommunications Environment
- The Opportunity for WiMAX in the New Zealand Market Today
- Figure: Broadband Technology Adoption, 2003-2007
- The Business Case for WiMAX
- Competitive Analysis: Who Will Deploy?
- Woosh Wireless
- Kordia
- CallPlus
- Demand-Side Trends: What Do Users Want?
- Figure: Access and Device: Key Issues for Network Deployment
- Access
- Devices
- Consumer Content
- Figure: Consumer Content: Key Issues for Network Deployment
- Business Demands for Mobility
- Figure: Business Preference for Various Technologies
- The Technology Battle Ground: Fixed or Mobile - WiMAX or 3G?
- Future Outlook
- Mature New Zealand Market Will Squeese WiMAX Opportunity Locally
- Table: New Zealand Telecommunication Indicators
- Fixed-Line Competition Finally Gaining Pace
- Table: Fixed-Line Technologies and Capabilities
- Mobile Incumbents Improving 3G Capabilities:
- Table: Mobile Technologies and Capabilities
- New Zealand Forecast
- Figure: New Zealand WiMAX Scenario Forecast, 2007-2012
- Key Takeaways
