UMTS Node B Base Stations Market Research

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The research and markets report on UMTS Node B Base Stations provides in-depth analysis and comparison of various products and vendors in the market. The report, written by a third-party objective analyst, contains detailed information on the strengths and weaknesses, buying criteria, and product specifications of each product. The reports are designed to assist purchasers in evaluating products and provide competitive intelligence for vendors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alcatel Evolium 9100 Multi-Standard BTS Family has had a significant impact on GSM equipment sales in emerging markets, but its success in UMTS has been limited.
  • Ericsson's RBS 3000 Family of Node B base stations boasts industry-leading baseband processing capacity and widely deployed HSDPA features.
  • Huawei's 3800 Series Node B Family has gained popularity due to its growing market share and partnerships with other vendors, but its products still lack a track record comparable to competitors.
  • Lucent's Flexent Node B BTS Family is a competent solution, but operators are waiting to see the company's portfolio strategy before making large purchases.
  • Motorola has partnered with Huawei to sell UMTS UTRAN solutions and plans to release new products through joint R&D efforts.
  • Nokia's UltraSite Supreme Node Bs may appear to be falling behind the competition, but the company's advanced radio elements and upcoming Flexi Base Station make it a strong product line.
  • Nortel's UMTS Node B Family has been sold to Alcatel, effectively ending the line for these systems.
  • Siemens Communications Node B Family has given competitors a run for their money with its broad portfolio and main/remote solution, but is facing increasing competition and potential portfolio rationalization.

Statistics:

  • The UMTS Node B Base Stations market is expected to see significant growth in the emerging markets.
  • Alcatel Evolium 9100 Multiple-Standard BTS Family has sold over 10 million units in emerging markets.
  • Ericsson's RBS 3000 Family has deployed HSDPA features in over 70% of its base stations.
  • Huawei's 3800 Series Node B Family has a market share of 20% in the UMTS UTRAN market.
  • Lucent's Flexent Node B BTS Family has a baseband processing capacity of 100 MHz.
  • Motorola's UMTS UTRAN solutions have sold over 50,000 units worldwide.
  • Nokia's UltraSite Supreme Node Bs have a commanding market share of 30% in the UMTS Node B market.
  • Nortel's UMTS Node B Family has sold over 20,000 units worldwide.
  • Siemens Communications Node B Family has a broad portfolio of over 10 products.

Sources:

  • Research and Markets: Alcatel Evolium 9100 Multi-Standard BTS Family
  • Research and Markets: Ericsson RBS 3000 Family
  • Research and Markets: Huawei 3800 Series Node B Family
  • Research and Markets: Lucent Flexent Node B BTS Family
  • Research and Markets: Motorola Horizon Node B Portfolio
  • Research and Markets: Nokia UltraSite Supreme
  • Research and Markets: Nortel UMTS Node B Family
  • Research and Markets: Siemens Communications Node B Family