Dimas
2011-05-23, 08:16 PM
Abstract
Mass adoption of smartphones and media tablets has fueled the demand for bandwidth intensive services. Consumers expect to be able to use their devices to watch movies,stream music and TV, install applications and make video calls whenever and wherever they choose. While the number of devices and broadband traffic continues to grow, operators still struggle to develop new business models that will fund the deployment of the necessary broadband infrastructure required to support these services. This paper examines current mobile broadband pricing strategies and presents future business models and influencing factors.
Table of Contents
Overview
Current Global Broadband subscription and pricing models
Tiered Pricing Plans
Global Mobile Broadband Revenues
Fixed versus Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband Bundling and Churn
Off Peak Unlimited Data Trends
Key Influencing Factors for Mobile Broadband Models
New Partnership Models
Conclusion
References
Mass adoption of smartphones and media tablets has fueled the demand for bandwidth intensive services. Consumers expect to be able to use their devices to watch movies,stream music and TV, install applications and make video calls whenever and wherever they choose. While the number of devices and broadband traffic continues to grow, operators still struggle to develop new business models that will fund the deployment of the necessary broadband infrastructure required to support these services. This paper examines current mobile broadband pricing strategies and presents future business models and influencing factors.
Table of Contents
Overview
Current Global Broadband subscription and pricing models
Tiered Pricing Plans
Global Mobile Broadband Revenues
Fixed versus Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband Bundling and Churn
Off Peak Unlimited Data Trends
Key Influencing Factors for Mobile Broadband Models
New Partnership Models
Conclusion
References