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Smartphone Trends in Latin America: The Impact of Government Policies and Regulatory InterventionNEW YORK, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary - In Colombia, the removal of minimum contract periods (handset subsidies) has resulted in a shift to lower smartphone price bands, as consumers are unable to pay the full price of high-end and premium devices. This has negatively affected smartphone brands that are more dependent on carrier subsidies (e.g., Apple). Synopsis "Smartphone Trends in Latin America: The Impact of Government Policies and Regulatory Intervention," a new Latin America Telecom Insider by Pyramid Research examines and sizes the handset and smartphone markets at the global and Latin American levels. The report describes measures undertaken by governments and regulators that directly impact the sale of mobile handsets, particularly smartphones, including implementing import mechanisms and tax policies that favor locally-made handsets and banning the sale of carrier-locked handsets. Further, the report analyses the impact of these measures on different industry players: mobile operators, local and international handset manufacturers, handset distributors and retail outlets, with a focus on the major Latin American markets: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. Six case studies are presented, bringing evidence from some of the most prominent handset-related regulations in Latin America. The report concludes with a summary of key findings and a set of recommendations for regulators, governments, handset vendors and distributors, and mobile operators. Reasons To Buy - This Telecom Insider helps executives build proactive, profitable growth strategies by offering comprehensive, relevant analysis of the handset sales regulatory environment in Latin America. - The report offers a wealth of data on handset and smartphone sell-through in Latin America, with a focus on the region's major markets: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. - The report is designed for an executive-level audience, boasting presentation quality that allows it to be turned into presentable material immediately. - The broad yet detailed perspective will help operators, handset vendors and other telecom industry players to succeed in the challenging mobile telecommunications market in Latin America. Keywords Latin America, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, MNOs, MVNOs, smartphones, handsets, feature phones, ultra-low cost phones, SIM lock, handset-related regulation, smartphone subsidies, handset subsidies, locally-made handsets, handset distribution, handset trade-in programs, handset financing. Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p02912948-summary/view-report.html About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution that finds, filters and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. http://www.reportlinker.com __________________________ Contact Clare: [email protected] US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smartphone-trends-in-latin-america-the-impact-of-government-policies-and-regulatory-intervention-300107789.html SOURCE Reportlinker |