White papers
Feb 2010
GSMA: The Opportunity and Market Outlook for HSPA+ (0.73 MB)
This paper discusses the motivations behind HSPA+, the issues facing operators as they consider an HSPA+ strategy, the various technology options associated with HSPA+, and the complementary roles that LTE and HSPA+ will share in the coming decade.
Jan 2010
LTE TDD: The preferred choice for mobile broadband in unpaired bands (450kb)
The demand for mobile broadband is growing rapidly in mature and emerging markets alike. To meet this demand, mobile operators need to invest in significant additional frequency spectrum and new, more efficient mobile broadband technologies. One of the most important is LTE TDD, which will provide a range of significant benefits to operators, end users, and the global mobile broadband industry at large.
Dec 2009
Signals Research Group, LLC - The Real-World User Experience in a Commercial HSPA+ Network (5.12 MB)
In May 2009 Signals Research Group, LLC (SRG) conducted an independent evaluation of Telstra’s Next G network in order to determine the real world end user experience in a commercial HSPA+ network.
Nov 2009
3G americas: 3GPP LTE for TDD Spectrum in the Americas (0.53 MB)
This paper discusses how operators are making plans for deployment of LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology to meet the growing demand for Mobile Broadband services in the Americas. The paper also considers the deployment of LTE for unpaired Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum.
Jun 2009
Momentum Building in the AWS Band (1.37 MB)
As the growth of Mobile Broadband continues, the need to ensure that new spectrum bands are opened up is paramount. The GSMA has commissioned a report to research the current and potential market size for both operators and vendors in the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band. This report showcases the viability of the 1700MHz band, the growth potential and all the interested parties to date.
May 2009
LTE – An Optimized OFDMA Solution for Wider Bandwidth Spectrum (0.66 MB)
EV-DO- and HSPA-based mobile broadband services have been a tremendous success. 3G operators around the world are witnessing a phenomenal growth in broadband data subscriptions and revenues. This growth, fueled by the proliferation of broadband connectivity into many market and device segments is expected to continue. While bracing up to sustain growth, many operators, in addition to evolving their 3G networks, are embracing LTE (Long Term Evolution) to leverage new wider bandwidth spectrum.
May 2009
HSPA+ for Enhanced Mobile Broadband (1.02 MB)
WCDMA operators have rapidly launched High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) services to capitalize on HSPA’s mobile broadband capabilities and increased data capacity. As the natural evolution, HSPA+ further enhances the mobile broadband experience and increases the capacity through incremental investments and backward compatible handsets.
May 2009
Mobile broadband to be worth $137 billion by 2014 (0.06 MB)
Ovum's newly released mobile broadband forecasts show that users accessing the Internet via mobile broadband enabled laptops and handsets will generate revenues of $137 billion globally in 2014, over 450% more than in 2008.
Apr 2009
HSPA, the undisputed choice for mobile broadband (0.53 MB)
This paper aims to cut through the confusion and hype surrounding the relative merits of various wireless broadband technologies and get to the real issues that will influence the mass-market success of mobile broadband – and its ability to deliver broadband for all and everywhere.
Mar 2009
The Mobile Broadband Future: HSPA+ and LTE (1.03 MB)
Mobile Data – Promises Delivered. The mobile industry has been talking for many years about the day when the promise of substantial mobile data revenues would actually become a reality.Much to everyone’s delight, that day has finally arrived.
Mar 2009
Mobile Broadband for the masses (0.88 MB)
As the long-awaited promise of Mobile Broadband finally comes within reach, a new role for the technology is emerging that takes a step beyond company balance sheets and business strategies. Bringing broadband penetration levels in emerging markets to today's Western European levels could potentially add USD 300-420 billion in GDP and generation 10-14 million jobs.
Mar 2009
The Multiplier Effect (0.20 MB)
Outlining the use 3G/HSPA as a Platform for Application and Service Innovation
Mar 2009
The road to LTE for GSM and UMTS operators (0.07 MB)
The challenge facing mobile operators in developed and developing markets is to reduce costs while profitably meeting the rising demand for data. It is well recognised that this requires an all-IP network that is optimised to carry data in both the access and core network.
Mar 2009
The implications of delaying 3G spectrum release (0.26 MB)
The paper outlines the “order of magnitude” of the likely benefits to major emerging economies from the timely adoption of 3G mobile technologies. By assessing the significance of the potential benefits to societies from timely and intensive adoption of 3G mobile technologies (in particular, the rapid diffusion of mobile broadband), it is argued that government policies that lead to delays in the investment process can cause substantial economic loss, exceeding several billion dollars for delays of two to three years.
Mar 2009
Mobile Broadband Evolution (0.34 MB)
A white paper on LTE discussing the various paths laid out for operators wishing to increase the data speed on their networks.
Mar 2009
Mobile Broadband, Competition and Spectrum Caps (0.97 MB)
Tight spectrum caps in some Latin American countries are artificially curbing uptake and usage of broadband in the region, according to a study by consultancy Arthur D Little (ADL) for the GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry.
Feb 2009
How to Realise the Benefits of Mobile Broadband Today (1.28 MB)
HSPA, an evolution of GSM, has quickly become the dominantmobile broadband technology. This paper explains why so many mobile operators are choosing HSPA ahead of the alternatives.
Nov 2008
Mobile Broadband Notebooks PCs in Latin America (1.17 MB)
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) in conjunction with the GSM Association (GSMA) commissioned Pyramid Research to conduct an independent analysis of mass-market consumer demand for notebook PCs in Latin America. The study also explores the interest of mass-market PC buyers in having Internet access from multiple locations as well as the appeal of mobile broadband services.
Aug 2008
Mobile Broadband for All – The India Opportunity (1.02 MB)
With a growing base of mobile subscribers, India is a prime growth market for Mobile Broadband technologies that will help the country overcome its lack of fixed infrastructure to power consumer and enterprise access to data services. Recent announcements and media comment demonstrate that the country is eager to begin its Mobile Broadband roll out. This article provides an overview to market discussions.
May 2008
Changes Coming for Embedded 3G in Notebooks (0.26 MB)
PDF available from Qualcomm’s GobiAnywhere.com website
Jan 2008
The adoption of HSDPA and mobile broadband access in the enterprise market (1.03 MB)
The rapid rollout of HSPA services around the world is enabling the provision of true mobile broadband for both consumer and business users. However, while consumer broadband is often a convenient and simple standalone proposition, the sale of HSPA services into the corporate market is much more complex. This paper has been written by Disruptive Analysis (and commissioned by the GSMA) as a means of discussing the benefits of HSPA Mobile Broadband to business users, and assisting mobile operators in selling into that audience.
Dec 2007
Making the most of Mobile Broadband with HSPA and femtocells (1.42 MB)
Mobile operators have proved incredibly successful at delivering essential and appealing voice and data services to people on the move. Now the focus is moving indoors. Thanks to a new convergence technology known as femtocells - tiny, low-powered 3G base stations - mobile operators are able to bring their services right into the home.
Nov 2007
The Mobile Broadband Opportunity in Emerging Markets (3.30 MB)
In emerging markets mobile penetration is still low, fixed infrastructure has often been neglected and customers are yet to benefit from communication in their daily lives. Emerging markets have become the new battle ground for operators in pursuit of ambitious and continued growth.
Nov 2007
Mobile Broadband Notebook PCs (3.30 MB)
The GSMA and Microsoft commissioned Pyramid Research to conduct an independent analysis of mass market notebook PC buyer demand for mobile broadband. The study also explores mass-market PC buyers’ preferences and behaviours regarding device size, hardware specification, services, PC usage and data-network usage.
Nov 2007
HSPA Hot Devices (0.29 MB)
HSPA isn't just about high-speed access on your mobile anymore. More and more devices are embracing the high-speed connection protocol. So what devices are making waves right now, and which ones are likely to be in the headlines in the coming months?
May 2007
HSPA and mobile WiMAX for Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (1.19 MB)
Read the full report with all the technical back-up to the headline points issued in February 2007. The report shows the modeling behind the high cost of WiMAX.
Feb 2007
HSPA and Mobile WiMax for Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (0.15 MB)
The advent of mobile broadband access is accompanied by uncertainties over the likely successes of new technology choices. In particular, the relative advantages and disadvantages of operating HSPA vs. WiMax remain unresolved. In this report, Arthur D. Little attempts to take an unbiased view of both technologies, assessing their limitations and achievements, in a framework that is relevant to investors and operators making strategic decisions about technology investments.
Feb 2007
At the Starting Line - The Race to Mobile Broadband (6.98 MB)
There are two main technologies competing to become the dominant global platform for mobile broadband delivery - WiMAX and HSPA. In this report, we explain HSPA and WiMAX, what the two can do, what they cannot do and what kind of an impact WiMAX will have on the wireless industry.
Feb 2007
Nokia HSDPA Solution (0.38 MB)
The volume of IP-based traffic has already exceeded that for circuit switched traffic in most fixed networks. The same change will happen in mobile networks as new IP-based mobile services become available and are used by more people in their daily communications. Current estimates show that, in advanced mobile communication markets, packet-switched traffic will overtake circuit-switched traffic in the near future.
