Global - Wireless Broadband - Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN)
WiMAX and LTE have emerged over the last couple of years as the most likely candidates for Next Generation Mobile Networks. In 2009 LTE has gained strong support from many of the large of operators, with some conducting trials. Nokia also plans to develop a device for LTE networks, rather than continue its support of WiMAX. WiMAX is beginning to be seen more and more as a niche technology suitable for only some markets. This report provides high level analyses of the wireless broadband sector including statistics and forecasts. More detailed information on WiMAX, LTE and other technologies are also available from separate reports.

 Table of Contents

1. Synopsis
2. Introduction: Next Generation Mobile (NGM)
2.1 WiMAX and LTE (separate reports)
2.2 Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB)
3. Market analysis 2009
3.1 The ongoing promise of 3G
3.2 Flawed mobile data business models
3.3 The power of the mobile operators
3.4 The contenders: WiMAX and LTE
4. HSPA: The success story continues
4.1 The HSDPA market
4.1.1 Historical overview
4.1.2 HSDPA statistics and growth
4.2 The HSUPA market
4.2.1 HSUPA statistics and growth
4.3 HSPA is boosting the mobile market
5. Personal wireless broadband
5.1 Business models more important than technologies
6. Key developments
6.1 Next Generation Mobile Network (NGMN) Alliance
6.2 Spectrum development analysis
6.2.1 New technologies will lead a push for spectrum to be opened up 
6.2.2 Wireless broadband requires new spectrum ideas
6.3 802.20 standard approved
7. Other wireless broadband technologies
7.1 WiFi
7.2 Bluetooth
7.3 UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
7.4 South Korea's WiBro
8. Wireless broadband statistics and forecasts
9. Conclusion
10. Related reports

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