Market Overview:
The global cellular network subscription market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for cellular network subscriptions from consumers and businesses alike, owing to the growing use of smartphones and other mobile devices. In addition, the increasing penetration of 4G and 5G networks is also contributing significantly to the growth of this market. Based on type, the global cellular network subscription market can be segmented into pre-paid and post-paid subscriptions. The pre-paid segment is expected to account for a larger share of this market than the post-paid segment during the forecast period. This can be attributed primarily to factors such as lower costs associated with pre-paid subscriptions as compared with post-paid subscriptions, along with rising consumer awareness about these types of subscriptions. Based on application,the global cellular network subscriptionmarket can be divided into consumer electronics and other applications segments.
Product Definition:
A cellular network subscription is the act of signing up for service with a cellular network provider. This usually entails subscribing to a monthly plan that allows the user to access the provider's cellular network. Cellular networks are used to provide voice and data services to mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The importance of having a cellular network subscription depends on the individual's needs. For those who rely heavily on their mobile devices for communication or work, having a cellular network subscription is essential.
Pre-Paid:
Pre-paid is a type of mobile cellular network subscription that involves the purchase of airtime minutes or data prior to using them. Pre-paid cards are usually issued by the service providers and can be used in conjunction with any mobile phone. The main advantages offered by pre-paid plans include freedom from commitment, flexibility, and cost efficiency among others. However, pre-pays have low call coverage and no roaming rights which may restrain its growth in certain regions over the forecast period.
Post-Paid:
Post-paid and it's usage in Cellular Network Subscription market is a new term which has entered the telecom industry recently. It means that the customer purchases a service plan or device, but before using it he/she must pay for its services. The main objective of this type of billing is to ensure that the customers use minimum data and make sure they are aware of their consumption pattern so that they can avoid exceeding their limit.
Application Insights:
The consumer electronics segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2016 and is anticipated to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to growing demand for smartphones and tablets across various regions, including Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Moreover, technological advancements in cellular phones have fueled industry expansion by making them smarter and more user-friendly. For instance, introduction of 4G technology has revolutionized the cellular communication industry by providing high-speed data transfer services.
The other applications segment includes banking & financial services; media & entertainment; healthcare; public safety & government; business continuity, disaster recovery and logistics (BCDL); transportation & logistics (T&L); supply chain management (SCM) among others. The growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing demand from these sectors as they require a high data transmission speed on a regular basis which cannot be provided through Wi-Fi connectivity alone.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific regional market accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017 and is anticipated to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to increasing smartphone penetration, rising disposable income of consumers, and high-speed internet availability across this region. Moreover, China has more than 600 million mobile subscribers while India has more than 300 million mobile subscribers making it a lucrative market for global GNS providers.
North America is expected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of 3G & 4G network technologies along with growing demand for on-the-go services from consumers using smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, presence of major service providers such as AT&T Inc.; T-Mobile US; Sprint Corporation; Verizon Communications Inc.; and Comcast Corporation will drive regional growth further.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for mobile data services: The increasing demand for mobile data services is one of the major growth drivers for the cellular network subscription market. With the advent of new technologies such as 4G and 5G, the demand for high-speed internet access is expected to increase in the coming years. This will create opportunities for players in the cellular network subscription market.
- Rising number of smartphone users: The number of smartphone users is growing rapidly across the world, which is leading to an increase in data traffic on cellular networks. This is resulting in an increased need for cellular network subscriptions, thereby driving market growth.
- Growing penetration of LTE networks: LTE networks are becoming increasingly popular due to their high speeds and low latency characteristics. This is resulting in a higher uptake of LTE subscriptions, thereby propelling market growth.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Cellular Network Subscription Market Research Report
By Type
Pre-Paid, Post-Paid
By Application
Consumer Electronics, Others
By Companies
Airtel, Reliance, China Mobile, Vodafone, China Unicom, Axiata, Maxis, Megafon, Bridge Alliance, Singtel, Bsnl, Idea Cellular, Tata Indicom, Aircel
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
121
Number of Tables & Figures
85
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Cellular Network Subscription Market Report Segments:
The global Cellular Network Subscription market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Pre-Paid, Post-Paid
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Consumer Electronics, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Airtel
- Reliance
- China Mobile
- Vodafone
- China Unicom
- Axiata
- Maxis
- Megafon
- Bridge Alliance
- Singtel
- Bsnl
- Idea Cellular
- Tata Indicom
- Aircel
Highlights of The Cellular Network Subscription Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Pre-Paid
- Post-Paid
- By Application:
- Consumer Electronics
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Cellular Network Subscription Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A cellular network subscription is a service that allows you to use a cellular phone or other wireless device to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, access the Internet, and participate in mobile services.
Some of the major players in the cellular network subscription market are Airtel, Reliance, China Mobile, Vodafone, China Unicom, Axiata, Maxis, Megafon, Bridge Alliance, Singtel, Bsnl, Idea Cellular, Tata Indicom, Aircel.
The cellular network subscription market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Cellular Network Subscription Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Cellular Network Subscription Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Cellular Network Subscription Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Cellular Network Subscription Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Cellular Network Subscription Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Cellular Network Subscription Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Cellular Network Subscription Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Pre-Paid
5.2.2 Post-Paid
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Consumer Electronics
6.2.2 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Cellular Network Subscription Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Cellular Network Subscription Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Pre-Paid
9.6.2 Post-Paid
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Consumer Electronics
9.10.2 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Pre-Paid
10.6.2 Post-Paid
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Consumer Electronics
10.10.2 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Pre-Paid
11.6.2 Post-Paid
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Consumer Electronics
11.10.2 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Pre-Paid
12.6.2 Post-Paid
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Consumer Electronics
12.10.2 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Pre-Paid
13.6.2 Post-Paid
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Consumer Electronics
13.10.2 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Cellular Network Subscription Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Cellular Network Subscription Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Airtel
14.3.2 Reliance
14.3.3 China Mobile
14.3.4 Vodafone
14.3.5 China Unicom
14.3.6 Axiata
14.3.7 Maxis
14.3.8 Megafon
14.3.9 Bridge Alliance
14.3.10 Singtel
14.3.11 Bsnl
14.3.12 Idea Cellular
14.3.13 Tata Indicom
14.3.14 Aircel
