NSR’s 7th generation of WBvS assesses both 3G and 4G prospects and HTS and MEO-HTS propositions from a qualitative and quantitative perspective, giving readers a complete analytical tool to help track the development and advances of this evolving market. Specific satellite Earth station equipment forecasts and picocells for wireless technology solutions are provided per region, both on Fixed Land Towers and Mobility Platforms. The evolution or move towards higher data traffic on IP is quantified as well. Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 7th Edition answers the fundamental questions about wireless backhaul satcom services:
- Which technology offering or satellite program is the most compelling today? Which over the long term? Why?
- Which program or offering wins and which loses?
- Can satellites play in the 3G/4G market? If so, what solution(s) are the best fit?
- Where are SCPC and TDMA headed?
- What is the overall effect of HTS?
- What are the prospects of MEO-HTS?
- What is the overall effect of Wideband Ka-band?
- Who are the key players? What is their market differentiator? Is there one?
- What is the current and long term role of satellite backhaul for each regional market?
- Which regions provide the best backhaul prospects over the next 10 years?
- What is the expected take-up rate per wireless offering, and what are the implications for satellite-backhauled equipment?
- What level of satellite bandwidth demand is likely to be required in each regional market for the provision of wireless backhaul services?
- What is the impact of wireless broadband connectivity to the satellite backhaul market?
- How do prices affect market take-up for satellite backhaul solutions?
After calling the market transition from legacy systems to next-gen programs in it’s 6th edition NSR’s Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 7th Edition investigates the shift from 2G/2.5G to 3G/4G services and serves as a reality check on whether legacy systems as well as soon-to-be-launched programs will succeed or experience serious challenges over the short to long term.
WBvs7 continues the NSR tradition of providing an honest assessment of market worth by assessing and scrutinizing the value proposition of market players in Fixed Land-based Towers and the emerging Mobility Platforms segments. Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 7th Edition assists the reader in navigating various market segments, regions and platform choices for this promising but risky business landscape.
