FirstPartner, a UK based research agency has released a very interesting “map” of the Wireless Broadband industry.

The map provides a overview of the market for how broadband is delivered over wireless networks, and is a good resource for anyone who is interested in how mobile is evolving.

This comprehensive Market Map explains the structure of the Wireless Broadband industry, all the way from the basic technology level and standards (eg WiFi, WiMax, and 3GPP), through types of service providers, customer segments, and ‘go-to-market’ models. There is also an interesting section on “Venture Success Criteria“, which looks at the factors that investors would use to evaluate business opportunities in the industry.

The map also provides some key facts and forecasts about the overall market, as well as comments from FirstPartner on market dynamics. As an example:

The full Wireless Broadband Market Map can be purchased from the FirstPartner website.