This study aims to provide both an overview of the Japan wireless mobile network infrastructure market, and breakdown of the capex opportunity. Market size analysis is provided by technology segments including 2G, WCDMA, CDMA2000 1x, PHS, HSDPA/HSUPA, EV-DO Rev. A, 3.9G/LTE, and WiMAX, as well as application segments including the radio access network, core network elements, and network deployment. A five-year forecast up to 2014 is provided by technology segment. In addition, 2009 network equipment vendor shares are provided.

The Japan wireless market is important; nonetheless, it needs to be put into perspective. The Japan cellular market may have over 116 million subscribers, but this represents only a few percentage points of the worldwide cellular subscriber market. Vendors that have been selected for 3.9G/LTE RAN and core networks in Japan should explore overseas business opportunities aggressively to build scale, synergy, and know-how. Those that were not selected locally should develop a 3.9G/LTE road map and elucidate their value proposition. LTE vendors for NTT DoCoMo and au have been selected, but they are not fixed in stone.

Companies Covered:
Alcatel Lucent Japan, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Huawei, NEC, Nokia Siemens Networks, Panasonic Mobile Communications, Samsung, Tellabs

Regions Covered:
Japan

Categories Covered:
Communications, Broadband and Optical, Service Provider Networks, Wireless and Mobile, Hardware, Wireless and Mobile Devices, Services, Infrastructure Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Methodology
    Situation Overview
    Assess Current Situation
    Figure: Japan Smartphone Shipment Forecast, 2009–2014
    Figure: Wireless Revenue by Carrier, FY05–FY10
    Table: Wireless Revenue by Carrier, FY05–FY10 (M Yen)
    Figure: Japan Smartphone Subscriber Forecast, 2009–2013
    Vendor Carrier Relationships
    Overview of the Japan Wireless Mobile Infrastructure Market
    Figure: Wireless Network Infrastructure Capex Trends, 2007–2010
    Table: Wireless Network Infrastructure Capex Market Trends, 2007–2010 (M Yen)
    Table: Estimated Breakdown for Wireless Network Infrastructure Spending by Market Segment, 2007–2009 (M Yen)
    Table: Estimated Breakdown for Wireless Network Equipment Spending, 2007–2009 (M Yen)
    Figure: Wireless Network Equipment Spending 2009 Vendor Share
    Japan Basestation Market Overview
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator, 2005–2010 Estimate
    Table: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator, 2005–2010 (Units)
    Figure: Repeaters, Home Antenna Deployment by Major Wireless Operator, 2006–2010 Estimate
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator in 800MHz Frequency Band, 2005–2010 Estimate
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator in 1.5GHz Frequency Band, 2005–2010 Estimate
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator in 2.0GHz Frequency Bands, 2005–2010 Estimate
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator in 1.7GHz Frequency Band, 2006–2010 Estimate
    Figure: Basestation Deployment by Major Wireless Operator in 2.5GHz Frequency Band, 2007–2010 Estimate
    Wireless Mobile Operator Capex Trends
    NTT DoCoMo
    Figure: NTT DoCoMo Capex Trends, FY08–FY10
    au
    Figure: au/KDDI Wireless Capex Trends, FY08–FY10
    Softbank Mobile
    Figure: Softbank Mobile Wireless Capex Trends, FY08–FY10
    Worldwide Next-Generation Wireless Network Infrastructure Trends
    The State of the Mobile Market
    As the 3G Market Grows, LTE Rises
    Forecast and Assumptions
    Figure: Worldwide Cellular Infrastructure Revenue by Technology, 2005–2014
    Table: Worldwide Cellular Infrastructure Revenue by Technology, 2005–2014 (US$B)
    Future Outlook
    Forecast and Assumptions
    Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Japan Wireless Network Infrastructure Market, 2010–2014
    Figure: Japan Wireless Mobile Infrastructure by Technology, 2006–2014
    Table: Japan Wireless Mobile Infrastructure by Technology, 2006–2014 (M Yen)
    Market Context
    Figure: Japan Wireless Mobile Infrastructure, 2006–2014: Comparison Between Old and Updated Forecasts
    Table: Japan Wireless Mobile Infrastructure, 2006–2014: Comparison Between Old and Updated Forecasts (M Yen)
    Vendor Profiles
    NEC
    Wireless Network Business Overview
    Table: NEC's Business Strategy: Focus Areas Targeted for Growth
    Overseas Business Development
    Target Market
    Nokia Siemens Networks Japan
    Table: Nokia Financial Performance, FY08–FY09 (€M)
    Huawei
    Overview
    Table: Huawei Five-Year Financial Performance, 2005–2009 (RMB M)
    Differentiation
    Essential Guidance
    Learn More
    Related Research
    Synopsis