As mobile wireless unfolds, the business-world looks for an assessment of the technical and competitive
landscape, for a high return on investment opportunities, for sweet spots in the value chain, and for value
propositions of the industry. This requires an understanding of the evolving value chain and market
structure of the mobile wireless industry. To help the business-world deliver on the full promise of mobile
wireless, this paper describes the elements of the evolving value chain and its major players. The paper also
describes how emerging technological solutions are unleashing the potential of the value chain.
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