The document discusses network migration to 3G and 4G cellular technologies on a global scale. It shows that the majority of subscribers worldwide remain on 2G networks, with 3G adoption highest in Western Europe and North America at 32.27% and 46.77%, respectively. The migration process requires significant investments and takes multiple years to complete due to factors such as spectrum acquisition, network upgrades, and consumer adoption of new devices.
2. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutWorldwide4G000 Subscribers16.67% - 3G or Higher3/3.5G2/2.5G83.33% - Below 3GRequirements for Migration Spectrum Acquisition/Activation
8. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutWestern Europe000 Subscribers4G32.27% - 3G or Higher3/3.5G67.73% - Below 3G2/2.5GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010
9. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutNorth America4G000 Subscribers46.77% - 3G or Higher3/3.5G53.23% - Below 3G2/2.5GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010
10. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutAsia000 Subscribers4G16.48% - 3G or Higher3/3.5G2/2.5G83.52% - Below 3GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010
11. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutEastern EuropeNo 4G Forecast3/3.5G4.96% - 3G or Higher000 Subscribers2/2.5G95.04% - Below 3GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010
12. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutMiddle East and AfricaNo 4G Forecast000 Subscribers3/3.5G5% - 3G or Higher95% - Below 3G2/2.5GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010
13. Network Migration Is a Multi-Year ProcessMass Migration to 3G Is Yet to Come - 4G Is Further OutCaribbean and Latin AmericaNo 4G Forecast3/3.5G000 Subscribers4.27% - 3G or Higher2/2.5G95.73% - Below 3GSources: In-Stat Research, 2008 Informa Media and Telecoms Research, 2010