5G & Wi-Fi: Provider Strategies for the Next-Generation Network

Publication ID:

PAS0616006

Publication Date:

June 17, 2016

Pages:

Publisher:

Parks Associates

Countries:

Global [1]

USD 3,200.00

Telecom [2]

3G & WiMAX [3]

4G & LTE [4]

Broadband [5]

Wifi [6]

Wireless Telecom [7]

Description:

This report analyzes broadband service providers鈥� wireless service strategies surrounding the development of fifth-generation mobile network technology as well as network densification efforts using a combined fixed and wireless infrastructure to deliver fast and reliable communications services to consumers. In particular, the report explores Wi-Fi鈥檚 roles in consumer voice and data communications and Wi-Fi strategies for mobile operators and cablecos. The report concludes with five-year forecasts of global mobile broadband users and wireless data revenues.

5G & Wi-Fi: Provider Strategies for the Next-Generation Network

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Table Of Contents:

1.0 Report Summary

1.1 Purpose of Report

1.2 Scope of Report

1.3 Research Approach/Sources

1.4 Glossary

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2.0 Path to 5G: Standards and Use Case Analysis

2.1 The Promise of 5G and the Journey to It

2.2 Licensed Spectrum for 5G Networks

2.3 Unlicensed Spectrum for 5G Networks

2.4 Core Network Architecture Requirements for 5G

2.5 Global Operators鈥� 5G Initiatives

2.6 The Promise of 5G: Analysis of Use Cases

2.7 Alternative Networks and Service Providers

2.7.1 Wi-Fi

2.7.2 TV White Space

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3.0 Next-Generation Network for IoT Opportunities

3.1 Non-Cellular Low-Power, Wide-Area (LPWA) Network for IoT

3.1.1 SIGFOX

3.1.2 LoRa Alliance

3.1.3 Ingenu

3.2 Cellular IoT Networks鈥擡C-GSM, LTE Cat 1, M1/M2

3.3 Operators鈥� IoT Network Strategy

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4.0 麻豆原创 Forecast

4.1 Projected Timeline of 5G Buildout (2016-2025)

4.2 Forecasts of Mobile Broadband Subscriptions by Network Technology (2015-2020)

4.3 Updated Forecast of Mobile Data Revenues (2015-2020)

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5.0 Implications and Recommendations

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6.0 Appendix

6.1 Company Index

6.2 Image Sources

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List of Figures

Companies Researched or Interviewed for Report

5G Function Areas and Technology Requirements

3GPP Release Schedule and Key Technologies in Each Release

Existing and Proposed Spectrum for 5G Network: the U.S.

Unlicensed Spectrum for LTE and Small Cell Deployment

NFV, SDN, and Network Slicing from Network Equipment Vendors

Global Mobile Operators鈥� 5G Initiatives and Timeline

5G Use Cases and Network Requirements

SIGFOX: Technical Details and Deployment Momentums

LoRa Alliance: Technical Details and Deployment Momentums

Ingenu: Technical Details and Deployment Momentums

Cellular Network Technologies for IoT

Predicted 5G Deployment Timeline

Forecast of Worldwide Mobile Broadband Subscriptions: 2015-2020

Forecast of Global Mobile Subscriptions by Network Technology: 2015-2020

Forecasts of Global Mobile Data Revenues: 2015-2020

Companies Mentioned:

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