HL Deb 25 January 2001 vol 621 c23WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What their response is to estimates from Forrester Research that, by 2005, 3G ("third generation") revenues earned by mobile operators will not make up the shortfall in their traditional revenue streams. [HL388]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

It would not be appropriate to speculate on the estimates from Forrester Research. It can be assumed, though, that operators have made the necessary calculations on how best to recoup the investments they are making to launch 3G ("third generation") services.