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US Wireless Data Access Forecast, 2008 to 2013
Evaluating Wireless Broadband Models for Access Outside of the Home
Vision Report
Julie Ask -
October 10, 2008

The iPhone and other recent devices have further increased consumer awareness of wireless Internet access outside of the home on different platforms.


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US Public Wi-Fi Consumer Survey, 2008
Opportunities and Marketing Strategies for Public Wi-Fi User Segments
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
October 9, 2008

The emerging nomadic public Wi-Fi consumer segment was the most promising target group for fee-based public Wi-Fi providers in 2007.


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Public Wi-Fi
Evaluating the Impact of Non-Laptop Devices on Use Patterns and Business Models
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
August 11, 2008

Wi-Fi service providers are interested in driving use of non-laptop devices to broaden their customer base and enable new revenue streams resulting from location-based and value-added services.


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WiMAX
Is There a Business Case for a National Network?
Vision Report
Ina Sebastian -
June 10, 2008

Sprint and Clearwire have announced the formation of a new public company to implement a national WiMAX network, with substantial external investment. Service providers are evaluating the business case for WiMAX networks, which require substantial capital and spectrum ownership.


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Unwired Unfetters Broadband in Australia
Case Study
Ina Sebastian -
June 9, 2008


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Wireless Broadband
Evaluating the Effects of Open Access and Evolving Ecosystems on US Carrier Networks
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
June 6, 2008

The recently closed auction of the 700 MHz C-Block requires winners such as Verizon Wireless to provide open access on the spectrum.


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Wireless Broadband
Understanding the Role of Wireless Technologies for Next-Generation Telematics Applications
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
May 23, 2008

The increasing variety of portable wireless broadband technologies brings up the question of potential applications and additional revenue streams in the telematics space.


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Wireless Broadband
Evaluating Service Opportunities to Profit from Teen Access Needs
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
April 17, 2008

Young adults have grown up as digital natives, not knowing a time without Internet, broadband, and wireless access. Young adults ages 18 to 24 were the heaviest users of home and public Wi-Fi in 2007. Younger teens may also be a target group


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Public Wi-Fi
Evaluating the Potential and Threat of Home Wi-Fi Sharing Models on BSPs
Concept Report
Ina Sebastian -
March 5, 2008

Security features are of relatively low priority to consumers when it comes to Wi-Fi.


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US Internet and BelAir Networks Ramp up Minneapolis Citywide Network
Case Study
Ina Sebastian -
January 8, 2008

Service provider US Internet builds and operates a citywide wireless broadband mesh network in conjunction with equipment provider BelAir Networks (BelAir) and the city of Minneapolis. BelAir has supplied several operational citywide networks such as those in London and Toronto. Ruckus Wireless provides customer-premises equipment for indoor access.


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US Public Wi-Fi Consumer Survey, 2007
WISP Opportunities in the Consumer Space
Vision Report
Ina Sebastian -
January 8, 2008

Wi-Fi was the most popular Internet access medium for frequent business travelers in 2006. However, use of public Wi-Fi is moving beyond niche markets.


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Wayport Leverages Consumers' Interest in Public Wi-Fi
Case Study
Ina Sebastian -
January 8, 2008

Wayport is a public Wi-Fi provider with one of the largest virtual footprintsapproximately 13,000 locations, of which there are 10,000 Wayport and 3,000 managed AT&T locations.


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