The TD-LTE Ecosystem: 2015 - 2020 - Infrastructure, Devices, Subscriptions & Operator Revenue

Release Date: February 2015

Number of Pages: 344

Number of Tables and Figures: 289

Synopsis: FDD still remains the prevalent standard for LTE deployment as a natural progression path for GSM, W-CDMA and CDMA network operators. However, unpaired TDD spectrum costs significantly less per MHz/population than its FDD equivalent and is more widely available.

Driven by the technology’s lower deployment costs and spectrum availability, the industry has witnessed several prominent TD-LTE network deployments across the globe including SoftBank in Japan, Sprint in the U.S. and Bharti Airtel in India. In particular, China Mobile’s TD-LTE network launch has enabled the TD-LTE ecosystem to reach a significant scale of economy, boosting further infrastructure and device investments in TD-LTE technology.

More than a hundred operators have committed to deploy TD-LTE networks throughout the globe. Furthermore, all major device OEMs, including smartphone leaders Apple and Samsung, have commercially launched TD-LTE compatible devices. A large proportion of these devices support both TDD and FDD modes of operation, over multiple frequency bands.

Driven by the thriving ecosystem, TD-LTE operator service revenue is expected to account for over $230 Billion by the end of 2020. By this period, TD-LTE networks will serve nearly 1 Billion subscribers worldwide.

The “TD-LTE Ecosystem: 2015 – 2020 – Infrastructure, Devices, Subscriptions & Operator Revenue” report presents an in-depth assessment of the TD-LTE market including key market drivers, challenges, operator revenue potential, infrastructure/device deployment commitments, future roadmap, value chain, vendor strategies and strategic recommendations. The report also presents revenue and shipment market size and forecasts for both infrastructure and devices, along with subscription and service revenue projections for the LTE market as a whole, as well as separate projections for the TD-LTE and LTE FDD sub-markets from 2015 through to 2020. Historical figures are also presented for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report.

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Pricing:

The report is available for the following price:

  • Single User License: USD 2,500
  • Company Wide License: USD 3,500

Key Findings:

The report has the following key findings:

  • TD-LTE infrastructure investments on macrocell and small cell equipment are expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% over the next 5 years, eventually surpassing $12 Billion by the end of 2020
  • TD-LTE operator service revenue is expected to account for over $230 Billion by the end of 2020. By this period, TD-LTE networks will serve nearly 1 Billion subscribers worldwide
  • Utilizing 3.5 GHz and above TDD spectrum bands can significantly improve network performance and help operators in leveraging new technologies such as LTE Hotspot Improvements (LTE-Hi)
  • 2015 continues to see a significant improvement in the scale of economy for the TD-LTE ecosystem, and tighter integration between TDD and FDD
  • Huawei and ZTE lead the TD-LTE infrastructure market share, largely due to domestic contracts in China. However, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson are expected to capitalize on upcoming deployments opportunities in both Europe and Asia

Topics Covered:

The report covers the following topics:

  • TD-LTE infrastructure
  • TD-LTE devices
  • TD-LTE spectrum
  • TD-LTE subscriptions and service revenues
  • TD-LTE network deployment case studies
  • Market drivers and barriers
  • TD-LTE infrastructure and device vendor assessment
  • Wireless network infrastructure industry roadmap and value chain
  • Company profiles and strategies of TD-LTE ecosystem players
  • Market analysis and forecasts from 2015 till 2020
  • Strategic recommendations for TD-LTE operators, infrastructure and device vendors

Forecast Segmentation:

Market forecasts and historical revenue/unit shipment/subscription figures are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories:

  • LTE Infrastructure Shipments & Revenue
    • TD-LTE Macrocell eNodeBs (eNBs)
    • LTE FDD Macrocell eNBs
    • LTE FDD Small Cells
    • TD-LTE Small Cells
    • EPC
  • LTE Device Shipments & Revenue
    • TD-LTE
    • LTE FDD
    • Form Factor (Embedded Cards, Consumer Gadgets, Netbooks, PCs, Routers, Smartphones, Tablets and USB Dongles)
  • LTE Subscriptions and Operator Service Revenue
    • TD-LTE
    • LTE FDD

The following regional and country markets are also covered:

  • Regional Markets
    • Asia Pacific
    • Eastern Europe
    • Latin & Central America
    • Middle East & Africa
    • North America
    • Western Europe
  • Top 20 Country Markets
    • Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UK and USA

Key Questions Answered:

The report provides answers to the following key questions:

  • How big is the TD-LTE ecosystem?
  • How is the TD-LTE ecosystem evolving by segment and region? What will the market size be in 2020 and at what rate will it grow?
  • What trends, challenges and barriers are influencing its growth?
  • Who are the key TD-LTE vendors and what are their strategies?
  • What strategies should be adopted by wireless carriers, infrastructure and device vendors to remain a dominant market force in the TD-LTE ecosystem?
  • How much are vendors and operators investing in TD-LTE?
  • How low is the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of a TD-LTE deployment in comparison to a FDD LTE network?
  • What opportunities exist for TD-LTE small cells in the 3.5 GHz and above spectrum bands?
  • How will TD-LTE ARPU evolve overtime?
  • Which countries will see the highest number of TD-LTE subscriptions?
  • Will all WiMAX operators transition to TD-LTE?

List of Companies Mentioned:

The following companies and organizations have been reviewed, discussed or mentioned in the report:

21 Vianet Group

2K Telecom

3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project)

7Layers

Accelleran

Acer

Adax

ADIV

Aero2

Affirmed Networks

Afrimax

AINMT Holdings

Airbus Defence & Space

Airspan Networks

Airvana

AKM (Asahi Kasei Microdevices)

Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell Company

Altair Semiconductor

Altiostar Networks

Amdocs

América Móvil

Amethon

Anite

Anritsu Corporation

Antares

Apple

APT

Arcadyan Technology Corporation

Argela

Aria spa

Arieso

ARItel

Asia Express

AsiaTelco

ASOCS

ASTRI (Applied Science and Technology Research Institute)

Athena Wireless Communications

ATL (A Test Lab Techno Corporation)

Augere

Avago Technologies

Axxcelera

Azqtel

B.lite

Bandrich

Banglalion Communications

BBK Electronics Corporation

BEC Technologies

Bell Tell Communications Philippines

Bharti Airtel

BlackBerry

Blu Telecommunications

Bluetest AB

Bollore Telecom S.A.S.

Broadcom

BT

Cablevision SA

CATR (China Academy of Telecom Research)

CGC (Communications Global Certification)

China Mobile

China Telecom

China Unicom

Cisco

Clavister

Clearwire Communications

C-motech

CMRI (China Mobile Research Institute)

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings

Comprion

Connectem

Contela

Coolpad

CS Corporation

Cyan

Cybernet

Cyberspace

Datame

Datang

Datang Mobile

Digicel Group

DIRECT TV

Dish Network

Dish Network

D-Link

Dovado

E-Lins Technology

EPCOS

E-Plus

Ericsson

Etisalat

Fanoos Telecom

Far EasTone

FiberHome Technologies

First Media

FITEL

Freescale Semiconductor

Fujitsu

Fujitsu-Toshiba

GCT

Gemtek Technology

GENBAND

General Dynamics Broadband

Global Mobile

Globe Telecom

GreenPacket

GrenTech (China GrenTech Corporation)

GUYACOM

GWT (Global Wireless Technologies)

HiSilicon Technologies Corporation

Hitachi

HOJY Wireless (Shenzhen Hojy Wireless Company)

Horizon Wi-COM

HTC

Huawei

Huayu Wireless

IBM

iBurst

IBW

Imagine Group

Indochina Telecom

Innofidei Corporation

Integrated Telecom

Intel

INWI

ip.access

Itisaluna

ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute)

JDSU

Juni Global

KT (Korea Telecom)

Kyocera

Lanka Bell

Leadcore

Lemko

Lenovo

LG

Lime Microsystems

Marvell Semiconductor

Marvell Technology Group

Mavenir

Maxim Integrated

MediaTek

Microsoft Mobile

MIMOon

Mitrastar Corporation

MOBI Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Company

Mobilink

Mobily

MobinNet Telecom

Modacom

Motorola Mobility

MTI Mobile

MTN Nigeria

Multi-Micro (Fujian) Electronic Tech Corporation

Multinet Systems

NBN

NEC Corporation

NEC Mobile Communications

NEO-SKY

Neotel

Net One

Netcomm

Netgear

NetGem

NetSet Communications

New Postcom Equipment

Newroztelecom

NextWave Wireless

NII

Nokia Networks

Novatel Wireless

nTelos

NuRAN Wireless

Nutaq

Nvidia Corporation

Oceus Networks

Omantel

Omnivision

On Telecom

Option

Osnova Telecom

Outremer Telecom

Pacific Bangladesh Telecom

Packet One Networks (Malaysia)

Panasonic

Pantech

PCCW-HKT

Planet

Polaris Networks

Potevio (China Potevio Company)

Procera Networks

PT Berca

PT Internux

PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk

PT. Corbec Communication

PureWave Networks

Qorvo

Qualcomm

Quanta Computer

Quark Communications

Qubee (Augere Pakistan)

Qubee (Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh)

Qucell

R Spain

RadiSys Corporation

Red Hat

Redline Communications

Redlink Communications

Reliance

Renesas Mobile

Rohde & Schwarz

Salnet

Samsung

Seiko

Sequans Communications

Sharp

SignShine

Singtel

Singtel Optus

SK Telecom

SK Telesys

Skyworks Solutions

SMART Communications

Smoltelecom

Softbank Mobile Corporation

Softnet Group

Somtel

Sony Mobile

Soyuz Telecom

Spectranet

SpiderCloud Wireless

Spreadtrum Communications

Sprint

Star Solutions

STC (Saudi Telecom Company)

ST-Ericsson

Swift Networks

T&W Electronics

Taiwan Mobile

Taqua

Tata Elxsi

Tatung InfoComm Corporation

TCL Communication

TD Tech

TDK Corporation

TEKTELIC Communications

Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago

T-elek

Telenor

Telkom Mobile

Tellhigh Telecom

Telrad Networks

Telum

Tishknet

Tongyu Communication

TOT

Trendium

TTA (Telecommunications Technology Association)

TTK

UK Broadband

Ukrainian High Technologies (Freshtel)

Umniah Mobile

UNITEL S.A.

VeeTIME

VelaTel Global Communications

Vividwireless Group

VMAX

VMware

Vodafone

Voentelecom

VOYACOM B.V.B.A

VTR

Wateen Telecom

WeTelecom

WIND

WiMAX Forum

WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation)

Woosh

Xi’an Sunnada Haitian Antenna Company

Xiaomi

Xplornet Communications

Yemen Mobile

YooMee Africa

Yota Devices

YTL Communications

Yulong Computer

Z-com (ZDC Wireless)

ZTE