3G Industry in China, 2005

3G Industry in China, 2005

The report sums up the development of the global and Chinese 3G industries in 2004 and analyzes in detail the growth environment of the industry and the impact of policy, technology and market factors on the industry. On this basis, it provides a detailed account and forecast of hotspot issues in the development of China's 3G industry, including issue of license, selection of standards and course of industrialization. Adopting combined qualitative and quantitative methods, the report makes forecast for such important data like user numbers in the industry, size of the system equipment manufacturing market, size of the operational market and size of the terminal markets. From the perspective of industry chain, it analyzes the status of profitability and investment opportunities in the various links in the 3G industry, ranging from standard formulation to system equipment manufacturing, operation, terminal equipment and content provision. In relation to the competition Situation in various market segments, it makes a comprehensive evaluation of leading vendors.

The report especially points out the following: Since 2004, with the gradual improvement of technology and standards, the rapid maturity of systems and terminals and the continuous advancement of services and applications, 3G has entered the stage of commercial use in Japan, Europe, the Korea and Hong Kong. With the forthcoming completion of 3G field test and the continuous progress of the TD-SCDMA industry, China's 3G industry has entered a critical stage of decision making. However, regulatory policies, restructuring of operators, issue of license and application transition period will all produce a major impact on the 3G market.

Based on an in-depth analysis of the trend and future of industry development, the report applies industry economics models to evaluate the various factors affecting industry investment values and looks for investment values and opportunities. It also provides valuable recommendations for investors to help them in making their investment decisions.

Chapter One: Overview of Development of the Global 3G Industry in 2004
1.1 Development Status
1.1.1. Industry Size and Growth
1.1.2. Market Competition
1.1.3. Industry Situation
1.2 Basic Characteristics
1.3 Overview of Industry Development in Major Countries and Regions
1.3.1. USA
1.3.2. Europe
1.3.3. Korea
1.3.4. Japan
Chapter Two: Status of Development of China's 3G Industry in 2004
2.1 Development Status
2.2 Technical Standards
2.3 Basic Characteristics

Chapter Three: Status of Profitability in China's 3G Industry Chain in 2004
3.1 Industry Chain Structure
3.2 Analysis of Profitability in Major Links of Industry Chain
3.2.1. 3G Technology Providers
3.2.2. 3G Operators
3.2.3. 3G Equipment Manufacturers
3.2.4. 3G Terminal Market
3.2.5. 3G Value-Added Services Market

Chapter Four: Competition Situation in China's 3G Industry and SWOT Analysis of Key Enterprises
4.1 Industry Competition Situation
4.2 SWOT Analysis of Key Enterprises

Chapter Five: Analysis of Trend of the Global and Chinese 3G Industries, 2005-2009
5.1 Global Development Trend
5.2 Development Trend in China
5.2.1. Policy Development Trend
5.2.2. Technology Development Trend
5.2.3. Industry Competition Trend

Chapter Six: Analysis of Growth Potentials of China's 3G Industry, 2005-2009
6.1 Main Factors Affecting Industry Growth Potentials
6.1.1. Policy Factor
6.1.2. Capital Factor
6.1.3. Technology Factor
6.1.4. Market Factor
6.2 Analysis of Industry Growth Potentials
6.2.1. Basis for Judgment
6.2.2. Conclusions

Chapter Seven: Forecast for Growth Potentials of China's 3G Industry, 2005-2009
7.1 Forecast for Number of Users
7.2 Forecast for Market Size
7.3 Forecast for Development of Relevant Markets

Chapter Eight: Analysis of Investment Opportunities in Key Fields in China's 3G Industry, 2005-2009
8.1 Analysis of Investment Opportunities in Industry Segments
8.1.1. Multimedia Information Services
8.1.2. Services Positioning
8.1.3. Broadband Internet Access
8.1.4. Advanced Call Services
8.2 Evaluation of Investment Values

Chapter Nine: Recommendations