Japan's cellular phone makers re-key global strategies

Article Abstract:

Japanese cellular telephone manufacturers are bolstering their strategies for the global market in anticipation of worldwide demand that will call for 200 million cellular telephones per year between 2000 through 2001. Analysts reported that the global cellular telephone market totaled 140 million-150 million units in FY 1998. Some analysts predict that this figure will surpass the 200-million mark in FY 1999. Most manufacturers foresee only slight growth prospects in the Japanese cellular telephone market in FY 1999.

Japan

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Laboratory tackles demad for GSM phones

Article Abstract:

Matsushita Communication Industrial (UK) Ltd is set to meet the increasing demand for Global System for Mobile Communications cellular telephones with the completion of its new laboratory in Thatcham City, UK. The 24,000-sq-m facility, which is an annex to the company's existing factory, will have about 120 engineers and will also serve as a development center for future cellular phone systems in Europe.

United Kingdom, Facilities & equipment

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