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TMCNet: Maravedis: 4G Applications Set to Evolve in a Multiplatform Environment

[July 07, 2009]

Maravedis: 4G Applications Set to Evolve in a Multiplatform Environment

Jul 06, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Growth drivers in the 4G applications market include an increasingly open network environment and snackable data plans applicable across various device types, according to Maravedis' latest research report, "Broadband Services and Applications in the 4G Era: Beyond Existing 3G Applications." Many 4G applications are set to evolve in a multiplatform environment: "4G applications will be available seamlessly across various wireless technologies (LTE, Wi-Fi, UWB, WiMAX, etc.) and device types (cell phones, laptops, e-readers, PNDs, digital cameras, printers, tablet PCs, etc.) with the same QoS anytime, anywhere," said Julien Blin, co-author of the report.

"Next generation applications such as wireless VoIP, e-readers apps, mobile IPTV, telematics, M2M apps (e.g. smart grids), and location-aware mobile apps/services embedded with social networking and user-generated content capabilities are likely to become key applications in the upcoming 4G apps space," noted Adlane Fellah, Senior Analyst.

The group further noted that several issues will need to be overcome before the future 4G apps market reaches its full potential. These include handset limitation, the poor user experience on many feature phones, the need for sustainable and profitable 4G business and pricing models, mobile discovery issues, privacy and security issues, increased fragmentation, and the lack of standards. Other issues include the low penetration and high cost of data plans and services, and the lack of awareness when it comes to certain mobile data services.

The report analyzes the operators, future drivers, and issues/inhibitors in the 4G apps space.

Maravedis is an analyst firm focusing on disruptive technologies including smart networks using WiMAX, IEEE, and 3GPP/LTE.

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