Wireless Backhaul Market Study

Consumer enthusiasm for mobile web services and rich media applications is accelerating, and will continue to do so as 4G services like WiMAX and LTE become widespread. But given the physical limitations of legacy TDM access circuits, wireless carriers are looking to backhaul alternatives to meet projected demand. NPRG's Wireless Backhaul Market Study provides an in-depth look at how this "perfect storm" of rising subscriber demand and limited network capacity has created unique opportunities. This is the ideal time for CLECs, cable MSOs and fiber network operators to carve out their own section of the incumbent-dominated backhaul arena. The report also details the strategic activities of mobile carriers and backhaul providers, offering NPRG's analysis and projections on the explosion of incremental revenue well into 2013. You should purchase this report if you: Need to understand the market drivers impacting the cellular backhaul market Are evaluating potential backhaul provider partners Require data on cell backhaul access options Are assessing strategic opportunities in teh wireless backhaul market space Need insights and analysis to inform your backhaul-related planning Critical Information Included: Data and analysis of leading wireless carriers and backhaul providers Backhaul service revenue projections Segmentation by access method, sector, and cellular technology Cell backhaul market share Analysis of the geographic distribution of cell sites and market potential Critical data on this burgeoning market

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Executive Summary

Demand for wireless data service over 3G and 4G cellular networks is expected to grow rapidly in the near future, putting increased strain on carriers' backhaul capabilities. Given the physical limitations of legacy TDM access circuits, wireless carriers are looking to meet projected demand using alternative technologies. NPRG's Wireless Backhaul Market Study identifies key elements of the cell backhaul ecosystem, and follows each of those components to examine relevant market drivers and retardants. The report looks at backhaul strategies of major cellular carriers, and explains the technologies and network infrastructure leveraged by backhaul providers. The study contains more than 20 pages of tables, charts and maps offering data on the scale, geographic distribution and segmentation of the backhaul market. Specific areas of coverage include:

• Data and analysis on leading wireless carriers and backhaul providers
• Backhaul service revenue projections
• Data segmentation by access method, sector and cellular technology
• Breakdown of cellular backhaul market share
• Mapped geographic distribution of cell sites alongside analysis of market potential

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