03-07-2012, 12:07 PM
Evolution of Mobile Technology GSM to 3G
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3G - Expected Costs (Compared to GSM)
WCDMA - 10 times as much traffic as compared to GSM
At cost premium of 1 to 1.5 times that of GSM
20% - 30% lower capital expenditure
60 % fewer sites required for base stations – initial voice coverage
40 % fewer sites required for base stations – data coverage
Key Aspects
Global Roaming – Key driver in massive global success of GSM (Interoperability between networks)
GSM handset models -
Around 600 handset models to choose from
More homogeneous frequency allocation as compared to CDMA
GPRS – A new business model for packet switched services
USIM
USIM - Security access, Virus intrusion, Customer profile, Authentication, Downloading etc.
Prepaid service activation & control
Information services
Directory services
Mobile banking
Conclusion Patterns of Innovation
GSM – Knight's move ?
Introduction of new unproven digital technology
GSM – to – 3G – More of the same ?
Builds on existing GSM technology
SMS – to – MMS – Passing over quantity over quality ?
Leading to ' infotrainment '
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3G - Expected Costs (Compared to GSM)
WCDMA - 10 times as much traffic as compared to GSM
At cost premium of 1 to 1.5 times that of GSM
20% - 30% lower capital expenditure
60 % fewer sites required for base stations – initial voice coverage
40 % fewer sites required for base stations – data coverage
Key Aspects
Global Roaming – Key driver in massive global success of GSM (Interoperability between networks)
GSM handset models -
Around 600 handset models to choose from
More homogeneous frequency allocation as compared to CDMA
GPRS – A new business model for packet switched services
USIM
USIM - Security access, Virus intrusion, Customer profile, Authentication, Downloading etc.
Prepaid service activation & control
Information services
Directory services
Mobile banking
Conclusion Patterns of Innovation
GSM – Knight's move ?
Introduction of new unproven digital technology
GSM – to – 3G – More of the same ?
Builds on existing GSM technology
SMS – to – MMS – Passing over quantity over quality ?
Leading to ' infotrainment '