Western European Mobile Devices Forecast and Analysis, 2004-2009

This IDC study presents the 2005–2009 forecast for Western European mobile device shipments including standalone handhelds and converged devices. A review of performance in 2004 is presented, including vendor and country analysis, followed by the IDC forecast, which examines future shipments for handhelds and converged devices.

According to Geoff Blaber, research analyst, European Mobile Devices, "In 2004, the mobile device market grew by 29% year on year, with consumer demand for converged devices via contract renewals and handheld GPS solutions providing the impetus for market growth. While IDC predicts buoyant market growth over the next five years for converged devices positioned as media solutions and as a vehicle to perform enterprise voice and data applications, standalone handhelds will inevitably suffer a steady decline in demand from 2006 onwards".