Telecommunications and Infocommunications to Increase the DECT ULE Adoption Rate

Tuesday 10 April 2012, Amsterdam

The report covers the industry dynamics, information on the sales volume of DECT ULE, and information on key players. The report also provides DECT ULE sales volume forecasts up to 2016. The potential markets for DECT ULE in home automation, security, healthcare and others are also discussed.


Telecommunications and Infocommunications to Increase the DECT ULE Adoption Rate

The merging of telecommunications and infocommunications is expected to increase the adoption of Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) Ultra Low Energy (ULE) technology, as it will be able to use existing DECT infrastructure.

The introduction of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services with DECT and DECT ULE technology will allow service providers to extend services to home care, home security, home automation and smart energy applications. Residential and enterprise telecommunications are fast becoming an IP-based domain and replacing landline communication systems. More DECTenabled cordless phones are expected to utilize DECT ULE technology due to its key feature of being able to connect to the internet.

The growing popularity of global internet-based communication and the merging of telecommunications and infocommunications is expected to lead to rapid consumer acceptance of DECT ULE technology.


Existing DECT Base Stations to Drive DECT ULE Growth

The DECT base stations already in existence will facilitate the adoption of DECT ULE technology due to reduced installation and maintenance costs, and will additionally allow it to be used for home automation and security. In order for DECT ULE technology to make the best use of DECT base stations, they must be able to support a huge number of devices. Software used in internet gateways must also be upgraded to act as base stations for ULE-enabled devices.

See figure: DECT ULE Market, Sales Volume (million), 2012 and 2016

The above figure illustrates the potential market volume of DECT ULE for 2012 and 2016. The key features of internet access and a wide communication range will allow DECT ULE to be used throughout the home for security, safety, and energy monitoring purposes, and will drive market growth.


Healthcare and Security Service Providers to Drive DECT ULE Adoption

Healthcare and security service providers are constantly seeking new ways to improve quality of life for the aging population, and DECT ULE technology is likely to play a part in this. Average revenue per user will increase as services are likely to be more expensive. Service subscribers will also benefit from energy conservation and ease of home automation.