Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry has posted continuous growth, with subscriber numbers on the rise. Consumers are becoming increasingly dependent on cell phones for voice and messaging services, leading to a surge in demand for wireless telecommunications carriers. Going forward, a crucial issue will be how the competition unfolds for wireless spectrum, which is an increasingly rare commodity... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
Wireless telecommunications carriers operate in a highly dynamic, technologically intensive industry in the growth phase of its life cycle. Industry growth is expected to easily outpace the overall economy over the 10 years to 2018. During this time, IBISWorld projects that industry value added, or the industry's contribution to the overall economy, will grow 6.3% annually on average, compared with the forecast 2.1% average annual growth of GDP over the same period.
Technological advancement requires continuous reinvestment in infrastructure. AT&T (the second-largest wireless carrier) is still expanding its 3G network even while competitors are building a 4G infrastructure with significantly faster service speeds... purchase to read more