Cell phone manufacturers are a critical foundational component of the cellular
industry. These organizations are constantly developing high-tech innovations
through extensive research and ingenuity. The evolution of the complex mobile
communications technology that is available on the market today has been realized
through the advancements made by mobile phone manufacturers. Cell phone
manufacturers spend a significant portion of revenue on research and
development, and hold numerous patents associated with their cellular
technology advancements.
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Here is a summary of the world's most prominent cellphone manufacturers:
Nokia - Based in Helsinki, Finland, Nokia is the world's largest cellphone
manufacturer with 30 percent market share. Nokia's 2004 revenues were
approximately 29 billion Euros.
Motorola - Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, Motorola is the largest American
manufacturer of cellphones. Motorola's 2004 revenues were approximately
31 billion Dollars.
Sony Ericcson
NEC
Sanyo
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Samsung
Qualcomm
Siemens
Kyocera
Audiovox
Denso
The cellular semiconductor manufacturers have traditionally been quite profitable
and successful, and have served as a means for the cellular service companies to
outsource for mobile phone hardware.
Cellular service carriers commonly purchase cutting-edge cellphones in wholesale or bulk quantities from manufacturers in order to label them with their own company logo and then distribute them along with service plans.
It is of course possible for a consumer to purchase mobile phone hardware directly from a manufacturer or factory producer without a service contract or plan. A phone purchased in this manner can be activated later by a compatible service provider.
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