Subject: [NEXTEL-1] Smartphones Will Dominate Wireless Handset Market By 2008

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Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 12:43:46 -0500

BW)(NY-ALLIED-BUSINESS) Smartphones Will Dominate Wireless Handset Market By 2008,
According to A New Allied Business Intelligence
Study

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003--A migration trend is emerging
among wireless users toward feature rich devices that incorporate color screens and
advanced data
and messaging applications, including navigation, multimedia messaging (MMS), and instant
messaging, among others.
The primary catalysts of this trend are a combination of factors. For one, wireless
handset
penetration continues to grow, moving the market from one characterized by initial
penetration to that
of replacement with next generation devices. Secondly, wireless operators are under
increased
pressure to drive higher average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) and are doing so by adding
data
services and "infotainment" content available to newer technology handsets.
"With handset makers and wireless operators developing new devices and compelling
services, the
replacement cycle will shorten, accelerating growth in the handset," states Kenil Vora, an
analyst with
ABI. "Key to maintaining this growth is the successful deployment - and timing - of
feature-rich
devices and related services."

Inside The Numbers

According to a new study by Allied Business Intelligence (ABI) the number of replacement
handsets shipped will grow from 211 million in 2002 to 591 million units in 2008,
representing nearly
85% of all shipments worldwide at that time.
The study, "Wireless Handsets, Smartphones and Communicators -- The Convergence Of The
Cell Phone & PDA And The Emerging 3G Network" also indicates that, of the estimated 406
million
handsets shipped in 2002, only about 15% incorporated color displays. This number is
expected to
jump to 97% by 2008.
The new study by ABI outlines the evolution of the handset to a multimedia and
data-centric
platform and the progression to the 2.5G and 3G network. The study provides a thorough
examination of trends in the global market for wireless handsets and offers a realistic
outlook on
where the industry is headed. The report covers six global regions and the demand within
them. The
report also includes market forecasts for wireless subscribers, handset shipments,
Bluetooth
penetration and Java capability through 2008. Where applicable, forecasts are further
segmented by
cellular technology platforms.
Allied Business Intelligence Inc. is an Oyster Bay, NY-based technology research think
tank
founded in 1990. ABI publishes research and technology intelligence on the wireless,
automotive,
electronics, networking and energy industries. Details can be found on the web at
alliedworld.com or
by calling 516-624-3113.

--30--BW/ny

CONTACT: Allied Business Intelligence Inc., Oyster Bay
Kenil Vora, 516/624-3113

KEYWORD: NEW YORK
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING
COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
SOURCE: Allied Business Intelligence Inc.
http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/f_headline.cgi?bw.010803/230082173

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( BW)(NY-ALLIED-BUSINESS) Smartphones Will Dominate Wireless Handset
Market By 2008, According to A New Allied Business Intelligence Study

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003--A migration trend
is emerging among wireless users toward feature rich devices that
incorporate color screens and advanced data and messaging
applications, including navigation, multimedia messaging (MMS), and
instant messaging, among others.

The primary catalysts of this trend are a combination of factors.
For one, wireless handset penetration continues to grow, moving the
market from one characterized by initial penetration to that of
replacement with next generation devices. Secondly, wireless operators
are under increased pressure to drive higher average revenue per
subscriber (ARPU) and are doing so by adding data services and
"infotainment" content available to newer technology handsets.

"With handset makers and wireless operators developing new devices
and compelling services, the replacement cycle will shorten,
accelerating growth in the handset," states Kenil Vora, an analyst
with ABI. "Key to maintaining this growth is the successful deployment
- and timing - of feature-rich devices and related services."

Inside The Numbers

According to a new study by Allied Business Intelligence (ABI) the
number of replacement handsets shipped will grow from 211 million in
2002 to 591 million units in 2008, representing nearly 85% of all
shipments worldwide at that time.

The study, "Wireless Handsets, Smartphones and Communicators --
The Convergence Of The Cell Phone & PDA And The Emerging 3G Network"
also indicates that, of the estimated 406 million handsets shipped in
2002, only about 15% incorporated color displays. This number is
expected to jump to 97% by 2008.

The new study by ABI outlines the evolution of the handset to a
multimedia and data-centric platform and the progression to the 2.5G
and 3G network. The study provides a thorough examination of trends in
the global market for wireless handsets and offers a realistic outlook
on where the industry is headed. The report covers six global regions
and the demand within them. The report also includes market forecasts
for wireless subscribers, handset shipments, Bluetooth penetration and
Java capability through 2008. Where applicable, forecasts are further
segmented by cellular technology platforms.

Allied Business Intelligence Inc. is an Oyster Bay, NY-based
technology research think tank founded in 1990. ABI publishes research
and technology intelligence on the wireless, automotive, electronics,
networking and energy industries. Details can be found on the web at
alliedworld.com or by calling 516-624-3113.

--30--BW/ny

CONTACT: Allied Business Intelligence Inc., Oyster Bay
Kenil Vora, 516/624-3113

KEYWORD: NEW YORK
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING
COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
SOURCE: Allied Business Intelligence Inc.

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