Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The UK Wireless Telecommunications Carriers industry is largely influenced by the four mobile network operators that generate over 90% of industry revenue. The dominance of the mobile network operators means trends in the mobile market significantly influence the performance of the industry. The overall industry includes all UK companies that operate, maintain and provide access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and video using wireless telecommunications infrastructure. Industry performance is broadly driven by developments in systems and technology, competition for wired telecommunications services and business confidence. The penetrations of mobile phones among UK households as well as disposable income levels also apply specifically to the mobile market... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The industry requires high levels of capital investment, reflecting the substantial resources tied up in networks and infrastructure. Much of this investment has been focused on building or upgrading 3G networks, in an effort to increase capacity and improve product and service offerings. The UK government sold 3G licences in 2000, in one of the largest auctions ever conducted in the United Kingdom. The auction generated £22.5 billion in revenue (or £400 per person in the United Kingdom), which the industry's major players will pay over 20 years... purchase to read more