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 A rapidly changing market Competition in India heats up Japanese government issues additional mobile licenses Mixed progress for 3G in the region WiMAX gains momentum South Korea gears up to offer mobile television Ultracheap phones target emerging markets in Asia Outlook favorable INDUSTRY PROFILE Mobile services transform Asian communications China's market is big and growing bigger Data spurs wireless growth in Japan India could be the next big wireless market South Korea leads in next-generation wireless Taiwan one of world leaders in wireless penetration INDUSTRY TRENDS Governments weigh in as technology standards compete Data services key to revenue growth in developed Asia Thriving technologies Regional operators emerge Mobile number portability proliferates 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