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I will examine the mobile communications market, identifying a number of important trends on both the demand and supply side. The killer application on mobile remains voice. Mobile data is slowly finding some niche markets, but without better business models not much will happen here. 3G will give operators the network efficiencies to become more competitive both in voice and data services.

Duration: 13 minutes

Download: Mobile Voice still the Killer Application

For further information see:

• Global - Mobile Communications
• Global - Mobile Data

This is a BuddeComm MP3 podcast. BuddeComm is an international telecommunications research company and produces over 2,000 research reports, covering 170 countries, 500 companies and over 200 technologies and application. Topics include telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, convergence, digital media and content. These reports are available on the net as well as in pdf and printed formats. For more information visit us on our website www.budde.com.au.

With the second-generation of Broadband over Powerlines (BPL) this technology is emerging as a real contender for infrastructure-based competition - especially in regional areas, outer metro areas and other niche markets. Its performance is superior to ADSL and can be offered at very competitive prices. Incumbent telcos are getting worried, which is a clear indication of its potential. VoIP is already available over BPL and IPTV is not too far behind. The real benefit of BPL however, will be home automation, demand side management and smart metering applications for the utilities.

Duration: 14 minutes

Download: Utilities and Broadband Power Line

For further information see:

• Global - Broadband Utilities (BPL, PLC)
• Broadband Power Line Technologies

This is a BuddeComm MP3 podcast. BuddeComm is an international telecommunications research company and produces over 2,000 research reports, covering 170 countries, 500 companies and over 200 technologies and application. Topics include telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, convergence, digital media and content. These reports are available on the net as well as in pdf and printed formats. For more information visit us on our website www.budde.com.au.

WiMAX initially launched itself as a potential alternative to fixed broadband services. There are still opportunities to challenge fixed networks in niche markets and regional markets; especially in developing countries. At the same time WiMAX could challenge the mobile data market by offering a superior wireless personal broadband service.

Duration: 12 minutes

Download: Fixed Wireless Broadband Developments

For further information see:

• Global - Wireless Broadband
• Wireless Technologies

This is a BuddeComm MP3 podcast. BuddeComm is an international telecommunications research company and produces over 2,000 research reports, covering 170 countries, 500 companies and over 200 technologies and application. Topics include telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, convergence, digital media and content. These reports are available on the net as well as in pdf and printed formats. For more information visit us on our website www.budde.com.au.