Postpaid Connections In Canada Open up Immense Expansion Avenues

RNCOS: During the year 2005, remarkable increase in the postpaid connections was observed in Canada that has one of the highest postpaid-prepaid ratios (4:1) in the World. The mobile penetration rate stood at 54% in the year 2005 and is anticipated to touch 63% by the year 2007. With the growing number of mobile subscribers availing postpaid connection, the mobile market in Canada is sure to thrive in the near future. As a result of the increasing number of postpaid subscribers in the region, the combined ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) grew from $45 PCM (Per Customer Mobile) during the year 2004 to $49 in 2005 and is further expected to grow to $51 in 2006.

§ During 2006-09, the subscriber base in Canada is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8%. § With a 4.7% increase, the ARPU, spent on data services, will attain 12% growth by the year 2007. § The ARPU for postpaid services in Canada is approximately between 3.5 & 4.2 times of the total ARPU for prepaid services in the region. § With a 97% control of the market share, Telus Mobility Rogers Wireless, and Bell Mobility dominate the mobile market in Canada. American Mobile Handset Market Analysis (2006-2009), Publ 20060511