Wireless Broadband: Soon a Commodity?
Posted by samc on July 16th, 2007WiMax will lead to dramatic decreases in price per megabyte of mobile data, making wireless data a commodity, says market researcher Analysys.
“We are already seen early signs of this scenario,” said Mark Heath, co-author of the report entitled “The Future of the Global Wireless Industry: scenarios for 2007-12.”
“The number of relatively inexpensive, uncapped-usage data tariffs from wireless carriers is increasing. Sprint’s EV-DO Revision A mobile broadband service offers unlimited usage for $59.99 per month, and Sprint is undertaking substantial investment in a nationwide Mobile WiMax network,” said Heath.
“Robust wireless networks will become transparent data pipes, and cellular carriers will likely lose control of their networks — and lose revenue as well — much like fixed networks have lost control and revenue in recent years,” explained Heath.
The Analysis report also examines additional impacts of evolving wireless data including its influence on emerging markets and cellular usage indoors.
source : dailywireless.org
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