Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Wireless revenues surpass wireline in Asia 3G takes off in South Korea and Japan as pricing plans evolve Elsewhere in Asia, 3G uptake is relatively slow DoCoMo responds to growing competition in Japan South Korean government policies hit SK Telecom hard China's efforts to establish wireless standards take a blow INDUSTRY PROFILE Mobile services transform Asia-Pacific communications Markets vary within region INDUSTRY TRENDS Governments weigh in as technology standards compete Asia leads in data services Regional operators emerge New technologies thrive HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Wireless technology Governments control the airwaves Handset subsidies a tool for gaining subscribers International roaming agreements KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS