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1. WCDMA Lands in Latin America

   3G is at a fledgling state in Latin America with key deployments in 2007. More launches on the way at the beginning of 2008 will create new opportunities for the industry to monetize through the offer of advanced devices, applications and services.

   Feb. 4, 2008 | Report | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Colin Bennett  

2. Will Huawei Dominate Latin America?

   Vivo`s GSM network migration and Claro`s 3G implementations and improved relationship with fixed-line operations of Telefonica and Telmex have proven that Huawei is ready to fight for leadership in Latin America.

   Jan. 18, 2008 | Note | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Colin Bennett  

3. RIM`s BlackBerry in Latin America

   The BlackBerry dominates in the corporate market due to its flexible messaging solutions, but more competition is coming and RIM must be ready to react by targeting outside of its original corporate niche.

   Jan. 17, 2008 | Note | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Colin Bennett  

4. Brasil Telecom Emerges from Shareholder Battle Ready to Compete

   Brazil`s third-largest operator, Brasil Telecom, has emerged from a 2-year shareholder dispute ready to compete. In this Yankee Group Note, we look at what`s in store for the company.

   Jan. 10, 2008 | Note | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Colin Bennett  

5. Pre-iPhone Latin America: The High-End Handset Market

   Operators and handset manufacturers should start cooperating more to improve knowledge of local market consumers and find the right balance among handset design, features, and marketing

   Dec. 18, 2007 | Note | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Colin Bennett  

6. Nokia Addresses Early Days of Enterprise Solutions in Latin America

   Nokia Enterprise Solutions is working hard to prove to Latin American companies it can offer much more than phones.

   Aug. 8, 2007 | Note | by Luis Minoru 

7. Why Are Brazilians Losing Interest in orkut, Google's Online Community?

   Google's online social network, orkut, had significant success in Brazil. However, its lack of innovation is leading members to lose their interest in accessing orkut's online communities.

   Jul. 26, 2007 | Note | by Luis Minoru | CO-AUTHORS: Julio Puschel  

8. Brazilian End Users Confirm the Importance of Number Portability

   End users of fixed and mobile telephony in Brazil are interested in number portability. Meanwhile, operators' most valuable customers (high ARPU) are the most vulnerable.

   Mar. 14, 2007 | Note | by Luis Minoru 

9. Messaging Anywhere: Integrating Multiple Communication Interfaces

   With the increased penetration of communication services, people can be reached by multiple points of contacts, using multiple service providers and different devices. Unified communications tries to facilitate consumers? and enterprise's lives.

   Mar. 6, 2007 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

10. Latin American Mobile Carriers Need to Review Their Data Services Ecosystem Strategy

    To provide a better customer experience and to help to cut service costs and increase use, operators need to open the ecosystem to more players, even at a loss of control.

    Feb. 23, 2007 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

11. Company Analysis: Avaya in CALA

    Recognized as No1. in contact centers, Avaya's growth in CALA will depend on success of broadening application and services and capability to increase business partner program to a larger number of channels.

    Dec. 13, 2006 | Note | by Luis Minoru 

12. Brazilian Mobile Market in Transition: Vivo Announces GSM Overlay

    Vivo will invest US$490 million for a GSM overlay. Even though the GSM 850-MHz network will be built over the existing CDMA network, it will be a big challenge to launch service before Christmas, the hottest period for cell phone sales in Brazil.

    Sep. 22, 2006 | Note | by Luis Minoru 

13. Mobile Operators Search for New Growth Opportunities

    Value-added services, enterprise solutions and creative alternatives to serve niches will help reverse declining ARPU. Success will depend on operators' ability to adopt new business models.

    Sep. 5, 2006 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

14. The Emergence of the Data-Oriented Mobile Market in Latin America

    The adoption of smart phones and premium data services in Latin America is expected to come from the enterprise segment. Given operators' lack of skills for selling enterprise solutions, vendors have the opportunity to lead in this segment.

    Jun. 21, 2006 | Note | by Luis Minoru 

15. Latin America Mobile Data Applications Forecast, March 2006

    Since the last iteration of this forecast, the number of handset vendors increased and the number of operators decreased. Operators' increased bargaining power yielded better quality handsets, more frequent new model launches and slightly lower prices.

    Mar. 23, 2006 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

16. Latin America Mobile Market Forecast, March 2006

    Since the last update of this forecast, the number of handset vendors increased and the number of operators decreased. Operators' increased bargaining power yielded better quality handsets, more frequent new model launches and slightly lower prices.

    Mar. 23, 2006 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

17. Latin America Mobile Premium Forecast, March 2006

    The number of handset vendors increased and number of operators decreased. The consequence of operators? increased bargaining power was better quality handsets, more frequent new model launches and slightly lower prices.

    Mar. 23, 2006 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

18. Uncertainty, Consolidation Challenge Brazilian Mobile Market Players

    This Report analyzes the main carriers, the regulatory environment, the market forecast and the conclusions and recommendations for those interested in the important and dynamic Brazilian market, both mobile and fixed.

    Jan. 10, 2006 | Report | by Luis Minoru 

19. Brazil Handset Operators Eye Higher-End Users to Expand Services and Increase Revenue

    Operators will shift the focus from low-end to high-end market. Looking for differentiation and to avoid commoditization, operators need to deliver value to customers. Data and corporate services tend to bring more value than low-end users.

    Jan. 9, 2006 | Note | by Luis Minoru