Why you need to read this report:

• Discover how to address emerging markets with affordable devices to encourage the uptake of mobile communications while maintaining profitability
• Evaluate the factors dictating demand from operators and their subscribers
• Investigate the supply of ultra low-cost handsets and the components they're based on
• Benefit from current and projected ultra low-cost feature sets including colour screens, push-to-talk, MMS and cameras
• Examine the viability of the ultra low-cost segment, including information on barriers to entry such as economies of scale, engineering challenges and taxation, and assess possible solutions to overcome these barriers
• Discuss likely future developments and where your company can profit from opportunities
• Unique subscriber and sales forecasts to 2010 for all key global regions.

Subscriber forecasts for key ULCH target markets

Ultra Low-Cost Handsets Strategic Report investigates the key parameters and issues surrounding ultra low-cost handset market from several different angles:

• Bill of materials and ex-works pricing including how the industry will reduce costs of components
• Feature sets likely to appear in ultra low-cost handsets with continual reduction of price
• Economies of scale required and making a profit from ultra low-cost handsets
• Expectations for average hardware requirements by mobile market segment.

Ultra Low-Cost Handsets also looks at the benefits and risks of ultra low-cost handsets to the handset value chain.

Companies mentioned in Ultra Low-Cost Handsets include BenQ Siemens, Freescale Semiconductor, Infineon, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Portelligent, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Texas Instruments.

This Strategic Report also includes content from Informa Telecoms & Media's December 2005 Ultra Low-Cost Handset conference.

Key industry questions answered by this Strategic Report include:

• What is an ultra low-cost handset?
• What is the addressable market for ultra low-cost handsets?
• Will there be sub-segments within the ultra low-cost handset segment?
• What are the current and future feature sets that will be seen in the ultra low-cost handset segment?
• Why are handset vendors addressing the ultra low-cost handset segment?
• How will Bill of Materials and ex-factory costs evolve and develop in 2005-2010?
• What margin can handset vendors expect on ultra low-cost handsets?
• What economies of scale are needed to be successful in the ultra low-cost handset segment?

Ultra Low Cost Handsets extensive analysis and forecasts to 2010 cover:

• Number of subscribers by network technology
• Handset sales by technology segmentation
• Handset sales by price tier
• Sales of ultra low-cost handsets
• Average Sale Price and Bill of Material

Incorporating the following country and pan-regional breakdown:

• North America - USA, Canada
• Latin America
• Asia Pacific - Japan, China, S Korea, India, Rest of Asia Pacific Developed, Rest of Asia Pacific Developing
• Europe - Western Europe, Eastern Europe
• Africa & Middle East - Africa, Middle East.

Who should read Ultra Low-Cost Handsets?

• Handset vendors - benefit from a complete analysis of the ultra low-cost handset market, investigation into new technologies and revenue streams and the current positions and performances of your competitors
• Operators - discover how the ultra low-cost handset market is developing and where your company can profit from opportunities and successes
• Component Manufacturers - read detailed forecasts for ultra low-cost handset components, including costs, and base your future decisions on accurate data and analysis from respected industry analysts
• Application and content providers - learn how technologies and handsets will develop and how this will affect the services you provide
• Consultants, Analysts and the financial industry - gain a thorough insight into the workings of the ultra low-cost handset industry and base your investments and recommendations on unique analysis and primary data.