Welcome to the IMS Research Mobile Handset Online Database. Through this site you will be able to access  both the HTML and Excel version of the database.

The Mobile Handset Online Database provides detailed statistics and forecasts for cellular subscribers, new mobile handset shipments, second-hand handsets, penetration rates, and replacement rates, split by major country. This data is further consolidated into regional, sub-regional, and worldwide totals.

In addition to historical and current year statistics, forecasts are provided for the next 5 years. The statistics are sub-divided by reception method into analog, TDMA, iDEN, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, cdmaOne, cdma2000 1x, 1xEV-DO Rel.0, 1xEV-DO Rev.A, 1xEV-DO Rev.B, W-CDMA, HSPA, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, and LTE; with additional detailed splits being given for HSPA and WiMAX. The statistics are updated frequently, and commentary is provided on recent changes related to each country's market.

The models used to derive the forecasts are provided, offering full transparency by showing all analyst assumptions. In addition, the downloadable Excel files are completely interactive, allowing users to manipulate the model parameters to see the effects of alternative market scenarios. 

Access to the Mobile Handset Online Databse is provided on a subscription basis. If you have not yet subscribed, but would like to view a sample database, which also provides full details on pricing and package options, then you can obtain a “demo” password from info@imsresearch-usa.com. In your email, please provide your name, company name, e-mail address and a contact telephone number. Alternatively, you can contact IMS directly at the address shown below to discuss your requirements.

Once you have your username and password, you may access the Mobile Handset Online Database via the links on the left.