Over the next few years, Wi-Fi chipsets are poised for explosive growth in connected devices. Analysis is provided on new standards such as 802.11ac and Wi-Fi Direct, low-power chipsets, recent news in Wi-Fi, embedded chipsets, combo chipsets, and monolithic chipsets. This report provides data and analysis on the number of Wi-Fi chipsets shipped worldwide across 32 different product categories. Chipsets are forecast by type (monolithic, combo, embedded) and by standard (802.11a/bg, 802.11n, 802.11ac) with data provided for the years 2010 through 2015.
With this report clients can: -Determine the overall value of the Wi-Fi chipset market -Assess the impact of new SoCs embedded with Wi-Fi on the overall Wi-Fi chipset market -Develop strategic marketing plans based on trends by device category -Track the growth of 802.11ac across different device categories.
Wi-Fi has moved from a nice-to-have feature to a must-have feature as it provides the connectivity necessary to support IP-based video content. The report provides forecasts of the worldwide wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) device market from 2010 to 2015 with detailed segmentation by device type and technology.
With this report clients can • Determine the total available market for WLAN-enabled devices • Develop strategic marketing plans based on adoption trends of the different technology segments • Create product roadmaps based on unit shipment and adoption rates of specific devices • Track the migration of technology adoption across 30 devices
Device forecasts are provided for: • Automotive devices • Cellular devices (basic and feature phones, smartphones, mobile hotspots) • Computing devices (desktops, mini-notes, notebooks, tablets) • Networking devices (broadband routers, residential gateways, wireless access points, FTTH residential gateways, network attached storage) • Peripheral devices (multifunction peripherals, ink jet printers, laser printers, USB adapters) • Portable consumer electronics devices (digital still cameras, e-readers, portable media players, personal navigation devices, handheld game consoles) • Stationary consumer electronics devices (Blu-ray players, digital photo frames, digital televisions, cable set top boxes, IP/DSL set top boxes, satellite set top boxes, standalone PVRs, terrestrial set top boxes, video game consoles)
Q3'11 Wi-Fi Network Equipment Database: By Region, Form Factor, Technology, and Vendor
This Microsoft Excel pivot table report provides highly detailed segmentation of the worldwide Wi-Fi Network Equipment market for the current and eleven preceding quarters, breaking down unit shipments and manufacturers’ revenues by all the following categories:
-Region (North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and ROW) -Form Factor (Network Adapters by Cardbus, PCI, and USB) -Technology (802.11ag, 802.11g, 802.11n) -Vendor
This report includes unit shipments and manufacturers’ revenue for Wireless Access Points, Network Adapters, Residential Gateways, and SOHO Routers.
The Microsoft Excel data file provides forecasts of the worldwide Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) device market for the 2010-2015 period with detailed segmentation by device type and technology.
Device forecasts are provided for: -Automotive devices (in-vehicle infotainment devices) -Cellular devices (basic and feature phones, smartphones, mobile hotspots) -Computing devices (desktops, mini-notes, notebooks, tablets) -Networking devices (broadband routers, residential gateways, wireless access points, FTTH residential gateways, network attached storage ) -Peripheral devices (multifunction peripherals, ink jet printers, laser printers, USB adapters) -Portable Consumer Electronics devices (digital still cameras, E-readers, portable media players [PMPs], personal navigation devices [PNDs], handheld game consoles) -Stationary Consumer Electronics devices (Blu-ray players, digital photo frames, digital televisions, cable set top boxes, IP/DSL set top boxes, satellite set top boxes, standalone PVRs, terrestrial set top boxes, video game consoles)
Forecasts are also broken down further into the following technology segments: -802.11a/bg -802.11n -802.11ac
From Pipe to Platform: Worldwide In-Flight Broadband Providers Redefine Strategy
The in-flight broadband market continues to develop and evolve at a rapid pace. This report examines the rapidly growing in-flight broadband market, including forecasts for hardware/installation and usage/revenue forecasts. It includes aggregate and annual deployment numbers.
With this report clients can:
Determine the current number of broadband-enabled planes.
Discover the direct costs of hardware installation.
Understand the different business model options available for deployment.
Develop marketing plans based on the forecasted usage and revenue data.
Details are included for:
Forecast of planes deployed and installation revenues.
Discussion of barriers to usage and possible solutions.
Competitive analysis of leading in-flight connectivity providers, including Gogo, OnAir, Panasonic, and Row 44.
Forecast of connects and usage revenues.
Analysis of various business models and additional revenue opportunities, such as video and voice services as well as alternative operational, e-commerce, or advertising revenues.
Wi-Fi Hotspots: The Mobile Operator's 3G Offload Alternative
The hotspot market continues to surge forward with phenomenal growth in footprint and usage, a trend that In-Stat anticipates will continue. As with the past several years, growth in the hotspot market is largely being driven by wireless and broadband providers embracing Wi-Fi as both a competitive differentiator and enhancement to core services. How hotspots are being used, the frequency, and the occasion for usage all continue to transition due to a variety of factors, including: -Wide-scale adoption of Wi-Fi-enabled handsets and a blending of mobile and Wi-Fi experiences -Further integration of Wi-Fi into mobile operator strategies -A promise of automatic login and seamless access as next-generation hotspot technologies are implemented in coming years -Revised payment models shifting to free and bundled access -New application potential, including mobile video and location-based services.
The report provides the following: -Venue and usage forecast by venue category and region -In-Stat TAP survey results on hotspot usage and perceptions -Analysis of hotspot access devices, and usage distinctions between laptop and non-laptop devices -Classification of venue types and related usage trends -Analysis of market growth opportunities and barriers -Evaluation of hotspot business models and the transition to “free access.”
Wi-Fi in Consumer Electronics: Wi-Fi Continues Its Push Into the Digital Home
Wi-Fi in Consumer Electronics is an Excel pivot table report that provides annual market estimates and forecasts from 2010 to 2015 for consumer devices that utilize Wi-Fi. Forecasts include device TAM, Wi-Fi attach rate (segmented by 802.11ac, 802.11b/g, and 802.11n), Wi-Fi-enabled device shipments (segmented by 802.11ac, 802.11b/g, and 802.11n), non-Wi-Fi attach rates, and non-Wi-Fi device shipments for the following markets: -Automotive applications -Basic/feature phones -Desktops -Digital camcorders -Digital photo frames -Digital radio receivers -Digital still cameras -Digital televisions -DVD/Blu-ray players -Edutainment toys -E-readers -Gaming consoles -Handheld game consoles -MFPs -Mini-notes -Mobile hotspots -MP3 players -Network attached storage devices -Notebooks -Personal video recorders -PMPs -PNDs -Printers -Set top boxes/streaming media players -Smartphones -Tablets
Wireless LAN Market Estimates and Forecast by Device and by Technology 2010–2015, 2Q11 Update
The Wireless LAN 2Q11 Update covers the worldwide market for WLAN by device and by technology. The research includes:
-Forecasts of WLAN chipset units by market application segment and by 802.11b/g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac -Segmentation for computing equipment, including tablets, netbooks (mini-notes), notebooks, and desktops -Segmentation for networking equipment, including stand-alone access points, network adapters, residential gateways, and routers -Segmentation for stationary consumer electronics (CE), including digital photo frames, digital televisions, DVD/Blu-Ray players, gaming consoles, network attached storage devices, personal video recorders, and set top boxes/streaming media players -Segmentation for PC peripherals, including printers & MFPs -Segmentation for portable CE, including digital camcorders, digital radio receivers, digital still cameras, E-readers, edutainment toys, handheld game consoles, MP3 players, PMPs, and PNDs -Segmentation for basic/feature phones, smartphones, mobile hotspots, and automotive applications -Segmentation for medical/industrial applications
Wi-Fi Direct is a software layer that sits on top of Wi-Fi silicon. It makes Wi-Fi a much more formidable offering because it adds peer-to-peer capability to Wi-Fi's networking capability. Two Wi-Fi Direct devices can transmit data, images, and video without the need for a Wi-Fi access point. Because Wi-Fi Direct is a software layer, the cost of adding Wi-Fi Direct to the silicon solution is minimal.
Wi-Fi Direct is currently hitting the market in mobile PCs and mobile phones. Digital televisions will also be a popular application for the specification, as it will allow mobile devices from PCs to portable media players and smartphones to display video and images on a big screen. The development of application programming interfaces (APIs) will be very important to the success of Wi-Fi Direct, since it will ultimately make Wi-Fi Direct usable.
The report includes annual penetration forecasts through 2015 for Wi-Fi Direct in 20 separate applications within PCs, PC peripherals, CE devices, and mobile phones. Brief profiles of major companies involved in Wi-Fi Direct are also provided.
Wireless LAN Market Estimates and Forecast by Device and by Technology, 2009–2015
The research covers the worldwide market for WLAN by device and by technology. The research includes:
-Forecasts of WLAN chipset units by market application segment and by 802.11b/g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac. -Segmentation for computing equipment, including Internet tablets, netbooks, and notebooks -Segmentation for networking equipment, including access points, external adapters, gateways, and routers -Segmentation for stationary consumer electronics (CE), including audio receivers, Blu-ray players, digital media adapters, digital picture frames, digital televisions, DVD players, gaming consoles, networked-attached storage, personal video recorders, and set-top boxes -Segmentation for PC peripherals, including ink jet and laser printers -Segmentation for portable CE, including digital cameras, handheld games, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), and portable video camcorders -Segmentation for mobile handsets, mobile hotspots, and automotive applications -Segmentation for medical/industrial applications
Gone are the days when Wi-Fi technology was limited to business networking environments. Wi-Fi is one of the leading technologies used to connect consumer electronic devices, including almost every smartphone and computing device available today. Wi-Fi is also now incorporated into a wide range of portable entertainment devices, such as handheld game consoles, portable media players, digital photo frames, and e-readers.
In-Stat’s latest report offers detailed 5-year forecasts for Wi-Fi-enabled computing and portable consumer electronic devices, including tablets, netbooks, notebook PCs, desktop PCs, e-readers, handheld game consoles, portable media players, and digital photo frames. Worldwide forecasts for each market segment are also further segmented by region to provide a higher level of detail.
Mobile Hotspots: Heating Up and Driving Mobile Data Growth
Mobile hotspots, devices that connect to a mobile data network like HSPA and bridge the signal using Wi-Fi, have had remarkable growth these past two years. Although Novatel's MiFi hotspots have gained the most attention in this area, there are actually many companies making these devices, and mobile hotspot functionality is starting to appear in cellphones and automobiles.
This report looks at what is driving adoption of these devices, covers the different types of devices available, looks at pricing and service plans, and profiles some of the manufacturers. Mobile hotspot equipment manufacturers profiled in this report include: Cisco/Linksys, CradlePoint, Huawei, Netgear, Novatel, Option Wireless, and Sierra Wireless.
In addition to company profiles, this report includes forecasts for standalone mobile hotspots, automotive mobile hotspots, and mobile phones with mobile hotspot functionality, in addition to device revenues and service revenues for each hotspot class. Also included is a listing of many mobile hotspots available along with a sampling of mobile hotspot service plans offered by operators.
Worldwide Wi-Fi Hotspot Usage Soars, but is Model Sustainable?
The hotspot market continues to experience strong growth in deployed venues and usage. As with the past several years, growth in the hotspot market is largely being driven by wireless and broadband providers embracing Wi-Fi as both a competitive differentiator and enhancement to core services. How hotspots are being used, the frequency, and the occasion for usage all continue to transition due to a variety of factors, including: -Wide-scale adoption of Wi-Fi-enabled handsets and a blending of mobile and Wi-Fi experiences -Non-laptop connects (i.e. smartphones, tablets, etc.) approaching 50% of usage -Renewed promotion of hotspot services by leading operators -Revised payment models shifting to free and bundled access -New application potential, including mobile video and location-based services.
The report provides: -Venue and usage forecast by venue category and region -In-Stat TAP survey results on hotspot usage and perceptions -Trends in hotspot access devices with wide-scale adoption of non-laptop devices -Classification of venue types and related usage trends -Analysis of market growth opportunities and barriers -Evaluation of hotspot business models and the transition to "free access" -Discussion of various trends in deployment strategies such as branded, geographically isolated, and venue-specific deployments. More Info
2Q10 Wi-Fi Network Equipment Tracker: By Region, Form Factor, Technology, and Vendor
In 2Q10, worldwide revenue for the WLAN market increased by 4.7% quarter-over-quarter, up from $1.20 billion in 1Q10 to $1.26 billion in 2Q10. Revenue was up by 30.9% year-over-year. Shipments in 2Q10 increased by 0.6% quarter-over-quarter, and grew by 19.8% year-over-year.
This report examines the WLAN market for 2Q10. Market shares for enterprise and SOHO/consumer vendors are provided, based on unit shipments and manufacturers' revenue for the quarter.
The Wi-Fi chipset market continues to gain steady momentum as Wi-Fi chipsets continue to appear in more and more products. No longer is Wi-Fi only being restricted to the networking space. Wi-Fi has now entered almost every product area including cellular handsets, automotive, home entertainment, medical, and industrial areas.
In fact, the number of applications where Wi-Fi chips are appearing keeps growing. Not only is Wi-Fi now in just about every smartphone sold, but also in almost every handheld game, tablet, notebook computer, and laptop computer sold.
This report covers cover the following categories and includes a 5-year forecast for chipset numbers and chipset revenues for each. The included categories are: notebooks/laptops, netbooks/mini-notes, desktop PCs, mobile Internet devices/tablets, mobile hotspots, automotive applications, mobile handsets, standalone access points for private use, standalone access points for public use, network adapters, residential gateways, home/SOHO routers, ink jet printers, laser printers, multifunction peripherals, digital cameras, E-readers, handheld games, PDAs, PMPs, portable video cameras, digital picture frames, digital TVs, DVD/Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, IP network cameras, network attached storage, personal video recorders, set-top boxes, and medical/industrial.
In addition, this report also covers recent Wi-Fi chipset news from the major vendors, and the status of some future Wi-Fi standards.
Wireless LAN Market Estimates and Forecast by Device 2009–2014
The research covers the worldwide market for WLAN by device and includes the following:
-Forecasts of WLAN chipset units by market application -Segmentation for computing equipment, including Internet tablets, netbooks, nettops, and notebooks -Segmentation for networking equipment, including access points, external adapters, gateways, and routers -Segmentation for stationary consumer electronics (CE), including audio receivers, Blu-ray players, digital media adapters, digital picture frames, digital televisions, DVD players, gaming consoles, networked-attached storage, personal video recorders, and set-top boxes -Segmentation for PC peripherals, including ink jet and laser printers -Segmentation for portable CE, including digital cameras, handheld games, IP network cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), and portable video camcorders -Segmentation for mobile handsets
Build It and They Will Come? The In-Flight Broadband Market
The in-flight broadband market has achieved a remarkable revival over the past several years. Plane deployments have skyrocketed from just 25 aircraft in 2008 to an expected 2,000 commercial aircraft by the end of 2010. While the installed base of aircraft is approaching a critical mass, the viability of in-flight broadband will be tested over the next year. Usage of the service has been disappointingly low, at an estimated 2 percent of available seats. How providers respond to current usage challenges could make or break the future of in-flight broadband. This report examines the in-flight broadband market, offering unique analysis including: - Forecast of planes deployed and installation revenues - Discussion of barriers to usage and possible solutions - Competitive analysis of leading and emerging in-flight broadband providers including Aircell, OnAir, Panasonic, and Row 44 - Forecast of connects and usage revenues under several model assumptions - Analysis of additional revenue opportunities including video and voice services as well as operational, e-commerce, and advertising revenues. - Forecast of in-flight video (DBS and Internet-based) revenues
1Q10 US Wi-Fi Network Equipment Tracker: By Region, Form Factor, Technology, and Vendor
In 1Q10, worldwide revenue for the WLAN market decreased by 7.2% quarter-over-quarter, down from $1.2 billion in 4Q09 to $1.1 billion in 1Q10. Revenue was up 14% year-over-year. Shipments in 1Q10 decreased by 9.4% quarter-over-quarter, and increased by 4.8% year-over-year.
This report examines the WLAN market for 1Q10. Market shares for enterprise and SOHO/consumer vendors are provided, based on unit shipments and manufacturers' revenue for the quarter.
In 4Q09, worldwide revenue for the WLAN market increased by 11% quarter-over-quarter, up from $1.0 billion in 3Q09 to $1.1 billion in 4Q09. Revenue was up 5.2% year-over-year. Shipments in 4Q09 increased by 14.4% quarter-over-quarter, and by 4.7% year-over-year.
This report examines the WLAN market for 4Q09. Market shares for enterprise and SOHO/consumer vendors are provided, based on unit shipments and manufacturers' revenue for the quarter.
The research covers the worldwide market for WLAN chipsets by application.
It includes:
-Forecasts of WLAN chipset units by market application -Segmentation for computing equipment, including Internet tablets, netbooks, nettops, and notebooks -Segmentation for networking equipment, including access points, external adapters, gateways, and routers -Segmentation for stationary consumer electronics (CE), including audio receivers, Blu-ray players, digital media adapters, digital picture frames, digital televisions, DVD players, gaming consoles, networked-attached storage, personal video recorders, and set-top boxes -Segmentation for PC peripherals, including ink jet and laser printers -Segmentation for portable CE, including digital cameras, handheld games, IP network cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), personal media players (PMPs), and portable video camcorders -Segmentation for mobile handsets
