24 | INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
As 2008 dawns, the mobile market is in the midst of a shift. Operators in developed
markets are realising the limitations of their business models and the opportunities
and threats created by other players that want a share of the business. In emerging
territories, meanwhile, the race for a share of huge growth will gain yet more pace.
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FRONT
Editorial
News
A round-up of the most important stories of the
month from the global mobile communications
markets, produced in conjunction with telecoms.com.
Handset news
All the latest gadgets, applications, content and
operating systems.
INTERVIEW
The largest broadcasting corporation in the world
is stepping up its mobile plans. Sean Jackson talks
to Peter Mercier, head of mobile at BBC Worldwide’s
Digital Media.
COMPANY PROFILE
Telekom Austria has almost doubled its footprint in
the last 12 months, gaining further momentum on
an expansion drive in Central and Eastern Europe
that the company has enjoyed for the past seven
years.
FEATURES
WiMAX
When Sprint and Clearwire parted ways, a dark cloud
passed over mobile WiMAX. But that news should
not overshadow what was a landmark year for the
technology.
Emerging markets
Emerging markets remained a keen target for
operators and vendors alike in 2007 as the growth
opportunities they represent became ever more
attractive.
Vendor market
Mergers and acquisitions in mature markets are
largely defensive plays. The networks sector is going
through an inevitable period of consolidation but it
may not be enough to save all the players.
Global mobile penetration
Figures released by Informa Telecoms & Media
reveal that worldwide mobile penetration has hit 50
per cent—or around 3.3 billion subscriptions—just
over 26 years since the first cellular network was
launched.
THE INFORMER
Ringing the changes, the Informa speculates on the
mobile industry’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2008.
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