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.

3G Industry in China, 2005