Dell’Oro Group Forecasts Wireless LAN Equipment Will Be Key Component of IP Video Services

Service Providers and Consumers Snap Up High Speed Wireless LAN

Redwood City, Calif. – February 12, 2008 – According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Wireless LAN market sales will almost double during next five years, surpassing $8 billion in 2012. One of the largest customer segments will be Service Providers as they purchase broadband customer premises equipment with integrated wireless LAN to enable their strategy of distributing IP video services to households. The report addresses in detail the adoption of wireless technology into the home and how it enables Service Providers to expand voice, video and data services.

“Manufacturers are recognizing the importance of this new customer segment and are dropping prices faster on new high bandwidth wireless LAN technology (802.11n) products so that the price premium compared to the slower technology is low enough to accelerate upgrades,” said Greg Collins, Vice President at Dell’Oro Group. “We predict adoption of 802.11n products into the consumer market will be big during 2008, despite the lack of a completed standard,” added Collins.

About the Report

The Dell’Oro Group Five-Year Forecast Report offers a complete overview of the Wireless LAN industry, covering the Service Provider (mesh node), Enterprise, SOHO, and Client Devices markets.  Tables contain manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments by the following wireless standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/g and 802.11n.  To purchase this report, call Margaret Miles +1.650.622.9400 x225 or email Margaret@DellOro.com.

About Dell’Oro Group

As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell’Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enable component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions. For more information, contact Dell’Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.