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Wireless Expertise
TFI has earned an international reputation for its in-depth expertise in telecommunications and related fields, including wireless, the Internet, data communications, and traditional telephony. TFI provides services to companies in the telecommunications industry, as well as telecommunications knowledge to other organizations. Clients in the wireless communications area have included Hughes, Raytheon, Samsung, TSMC, Motorola, Intel, and others. The following is a summary of some of TFI's activities in the wireless arena:
- Wireless vs. Wireline
- Milestone forecast of wireless subscribers and the substitution of wireline subscribers and usage by wireless. [1987-2002]
- Wireless Equipment Valuation
- Valuation of Nextel wireless assets on behalf of Deloitte & Touche for tax purposes. [1999 and 2002]
- Assessment of Wireless Alternatives for School District
- Recommendation to school district to replace existing dedicated wireless systems for transportation, maintenance, security, etc. [2002]
- Forecasts of Wireless Handsets
- Forecast of handset sales by technology type for two major semiconductor manufacturers. [2001]
- Assessment of Wireless LAN Application for Image Communications
- Assessment of applicability of wireless LAN solutions to high-capacity image communications application for a U.S. government agency. [2001]
- Initial Assessment of Satellite Communications Alternatives
- Identification and assessment of alternatives for a worldwide medical information network. [2001]
- Valuation of Wireless Software Company
- Market valuation for provider of software for tracking wireless users. [2001]
- Valuation of Telemetry Assets
- Advice to prospective purchaser of telemetry line of business. [2001]
- Assessment of Wireless Applications for Medical Center
- Needs assessment and recommendation to major medical center/university regarding wireless for physician communications and information retrieval. [2001]
- 3G Forecasts
- Forecast of 3G subscribers by world region for a U.S. government agency. [2000]
- Wireless Forecasts for Mobile Broadband
- Forecast and model creation for evaluating of proposed mobile broadband solution. [2000]
- Wireless Value Chain Analysis
- In-depth wireless industry value chain development, with strategic analysis, for major semiconductor manufacturer. [2000]
- Assessment of Stratospheric Platforms
- Technology, market, and business assessment of alternative stratospheric platform technologies. [2000]
- Market Assessment for New Rural Wireless Technology
- Market assessment and strategic advice to startup company with unique wireless solution for small towns. [2000]
- Roadmaps for Satellite Program
- Creation of company roadmap for technology and market development. [2000]
- Broadband Wireless Demand Forecasts
- Long-range forecast of broadband demand for a potential satellite-based broadband service. [1999]
- Wireless Data
- Study of wireless data industry performance parameters for the Wireless Data Forum, an affiliate of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA). [1998]
- International Market Assessment
- Analysis of regulatory and cultural issues, system level requirements and value propositions, potential customers, competitive technology, competitors, and standards for a major European equipment manufacturer. [1998]
- Smart Antenna Market Assessment
- Market assessment for developer of smart antennas. [1998]
- Wireless Data Assessment for Vending Machines
- Identification of wireless data alternatives for vending machines for a major bottling company. [1997]
If you believe TFI can be of assistance to you in the Telecommunications area, please contact us by telephone at (512) 258-8898 or (800) TEK-FUTR, by fax at (512) 258-0087, or by e-mail at info@tfi.com. We welcome your inquiries.