DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xsvdlc/latin_america_mobi) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Latin America Mobile Services Market Outlook I, 2011" to their offering.
Increasing Coverage of Mobile Broadband Networks Creates a Vast Market for Providers of Mobile Services in Latin America
Investments in 3G to Revive the Voice Services Market, which is Fast Approaching Saturation
Superior coverage and quality of mobile broadband services and the deeper penetration of smart devices are compelling mobile operators in Latin America to provide value-added services. To keep pace with the demands of data traffic generated by smart devices, operators are increasing capital expenditure on 3G network expansion and bandwidth capability. Some operators in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico have already upgraded their networks to 3.5G, while others are conducting trials of 3.5G and 4G.
With 4G speeds reaching up to 1Gbps in low mobility communication, mobile broadband is likely to substitute fixed broadband for a large percentage of the population, opening up a vast market for mobile service providers. Investments in next-generation technologies will stoke the introduction of several attractive services and applications for end users, says the analyst of this research.
Despite the market potential, operators are hindered by regulatory delays. Initiatives such as mobile number portability, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), cost-based mobile termination rates, and spectrum auctions, which could have stimulated competition and attracted entrants, are being implemented only in 2012 or later in some countries.
By January 2012, mobile number portability (MNP) was fully implemented only in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. In Argentina, the implementation was deferred to late 2012. Only in Venezuela was there no clear indication of this service's introduction. The implementation of MNP is likely to increase competition in mobile services markets and help reduce average prices.
Key Topics Covered:
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Market Overview
- 3. Total Mobile Services Market
- 3.1 External Challenges: Drivers and Restraints
- 3.2 Forecasts and Trends
- 3.3 Market Share and Competitive Analysis
- 3.4 Mobile Virtual Network Operators
- 4. Argentina Breakdown
- 5. Brazil Breakdown
- 6. Chile Breakdown
- 7. Colombia Breakdown
- 8. Mexico Breakdown
- 9. Venezuela Breakdown
- 10. The Last Word
- 11. Appendix
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Source: Frost & Sullivan