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What We Offer

A blend of timely and authoritative high-value information, insight, commentary and opinion, tailored to each individual client.

Our portfolio comprises:

1. CCS Insight Hotline and Hotline Research Portal

The CCS Insight Hotline is a weekly research report that provides objective and opinionated analysis on the most important developments in the mobile and wireless space in the proceeding seven days. It typically includes significant actions by mobile network operators, handset manufacturers, leading web companies and new initiatives by content providers, broadcasters and regulators.

The many hundred pieces of research that have been published in the CCS Insight Hotline are available in a fully searchable, easy to use research portal which can be accessed here.

2. CCS Insight Quarterly Reports

CCS Insight captures and analyses key metrics related to Mobile Device manufacturers and Mobile Network Operators. On a quarterly basis we provide in-depth analysis of the latest results from these companies and their implications for the market.

3. CCS Insight Event Reports

Through its Event Reports, CCS Insight acts as the eyes and ears of clients at major industry events, providing rapid insight and analysis into announcements made and products exhibited. These reports are complemented by the CCS Insight Gallery and Blog which provide near real-time updates from key industry events.

4. CCS Insight Mobile Device Pricing Research

Through its extensive network of contacts CCS Insight offers a tracking service providing intelligence on the prices of devices from the top manufacturers. This research offers indicative pricing for the key products across all pricing segments. Devices targeted at both consumer and enterprise users are included in the research and specific products requested by CCS Insight clients can be tracked.

5. CCS Insight Entry Level Mobile Phone Retail Pricing Analysis

CCS Insight's entry level mobile phone retail pricing analysis provides an extensive picture of retail handset pricing in the sub £100 (€150) segment of the prepay market. Pricing is regularly updated and presented to clients in an easy to use report giving insights into the key retail channels in particular markets.

6. CCS Insight Forecasts

As part of the analysis that CCS Insight undertakes into the mobile and wireless market we compile a 12 month rolling forecast which is updated on a quarterly basis. This forecast focusing on the top five markets in Europe providing information on the following areas:

• Subscribers (both contract and prepaid)
• Voice usage and revenues
• SMS and MMS users and revenues
• Mobile data user and revenues (to include browsing, games, ringtones, music, video, Mobile TV and other applications)

7. CCS Insight Market Review Meetings and Presentations

For many of our customers we provide regular presentations summarising the analysis and information that has been gathered about a client's chosen markets and focus areas. These sessions provide insight into key trends, industry developments while providing strategic and tactical guidance.

8. CCS Insight Industry Access

This service offers open access to the knowledge and experience of the CCS Insight research team, who undertake to respond to any client question within 48 hours. Follow up work arising from a question can be undertaken on a project basis.

9. CCS Insight Text alerts

In order to keep our clients fully up to date in a rapidly changing market we deliver a text (SMS) alert when there is significant breaking news related to the mobile and wireless space. Typically, such alerts will be followed by more in depth analysis as part of the CCS Insight Hotline.

CCS Insight Consultancy Practice

In addition to our comprehensive portfolio of standard services, CCS Insight undertakes bespoke projects commissioned by clients. Examples of recent projects include:

1. Mobile TV Winners and Losers

Predicting and scoping the global development of Mobile TV, looking at market size, licence applications, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of networks systems device manufacturers.

2. Subsidies in the European Wireless Device Market

An analysis of subsidies in the European market, including subsidy structures, and the factors which affect subsidy levels, together with insight about likely subsidy levels and models in the short and medium term.

3. Customisation and Exclusivity

An assessment of key factors affecting the trends in relationships between vendors and network operators, including product and content exclusivity, own-branding and product customisation.

4. Development of Prepay market in Western Europe

Information and analysis in a number of European markets, to identify the key success factors - including the commercial proposition - for the development of pre-paid offerings.

5. The role of location-based services

Analysis of the global location-based services market spanning both mobile and web based implementations and the likely scenarios for future market development.

6. Mobile Accessories

Research focused on accessories designed to accompany mobile phones. This growing area is rapidly changing and CCS Insight was able to provide a unique analysis of the market as it is today as well as predictions for future opportunities.