chetan sharma Technology & Strategy Consulting

What chetan sharma Technology & Strategy Consulting does

Chetan Sharma Consulting, LLC is a privately held, founder-owned management consulting and strategic advisory firm specializing in the mobile and wireless ecosystem, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington. The firm operates with 1-10 employees and delivers advisory services across four core practices: strategy consulting, intellectual property consulting, market research consulting, and keynotes/speaking engagements. Its client base spans Fortune 500 technology and telecommunications companies (including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Qualcomm, Intel, China Mobile, Telefonica, Ericsson, and Comcast), as well as governments and regulators that use the firm's research to inform policy frameworks.

The firm's product portfolio combines professional services with a recurring research franchise. Subscription-based research products include the quarterly Global 5G Update (tracking subscriber, revenue, and penetration metrics across China, Korea, Japan, the US, and India), the quarterly US Mobile Market Update (analyzing mobile data revenues, operator performance, and smartphone penetration), and the annual Mobile Predictions report. The firm also publishes books (notably the Connected Intelligence 2030 volume), thought-leadership papers (such as the 2026 SIM paper produced with Simphonic), and hosts the annual Mobile Future Forward executive summit. The firm does not develop proprietary technology products; its "intellectual property" offering is advisory in nature (patent landscape analysis and IP strategy), not software or product IP.

Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based strategic consulting engagements with enterprise and government clients, sold through direct sales and founder-led relationships, and an annual-billed subscription service for research publications, with pricing disclosed only upon inquiry. The firm distributes content through its website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, email newsletters, and earned media coverage in outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg, and FierceWireless. There are no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, M&A activity, or subsidiaries; the firm appears bootstrapped and founder-controlled, with all strategic, editorial, and client-facing authority concentrated in Chetan Sharma as Founder and President.

Name

chetan sharma Technology & Strategy Consulting

Legal name

Chetan Sharma Consulting, LLC

Website

https://chetansharma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chetan Sharma Consulting is a founder-led mobile and wireless industry strategy advisory firm serving Fortune 500 telecom and technology companies, governments, and regulators through consulting engagements and subscription-based quarterly research publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting (Mobile and Telecommunications Strategy)

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA), Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE), Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Strategy consulting services
• Telecommunications consulting
• Mobile industry research
• Market research advisory
• Intellectual property consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Issaquah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: Advisory services provided directly to industry leaders including strategy consulting, intellectual property consulting, market research, and keynotes/speaking engagements.
2. Research Subscription Service: Quarterly research updates and papers including Global 5G Updates, US Mobile Market Updates, and annual Mobile Predictions reports available via subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chetan Sharma Consulting delivers strategic advisory, intellectual property, and market research consulting services to senior executives of mobile and telecommunications companies worldwide, alongside keynote speaking engagements, an annual executive summit (Mobile Future Forward), and a portfolio of subscription research publications covering 5G, US mobile markets, and annual mobile predictions. The firm's work combines 25+ years of mobile industry experience with proprietary research frameworks (Connected Intelligence, Fourth Wave, Yottabyte Era) to advise Fortune 100 enterprises, governments, and regulators on technology strategy, competition, and policy.

Product overview

Chetan Sharma Consulting is a strategic advisory firm with over 25 years of experience offering consulting services including Strategy, Intellectual Property, and Market Research, alongside an annual Mobile Future Forward summit and a comprehensive portfolio of research publications. The firm's research offerings include quarterly Global 5G Update and US Mobile Market Update reports, annual Mobile Predictions, and published books such as the Connected Intelligence series. The company also produces thought leadership papers on topics including 5G monetization, AI in telecom, and IoT privacy. Keynotes & Speaking engagements by Chetan Sharma complement the advisory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategy Consulting Project-based strategic advisory service helping mobile and telecommunications industry leaders navigate the technology ecosystem, market opportunities, competition, M&A, digital transformation, and long-term technology strategy with a reported 360° view of the industry. Targeted at senior executives of Fortune 100 companies, governments, and regulators.
• Intellectual Property Consulting Advisory service focused on intellectual property strategy, mobile patents landscape analysis, and IP portfolio management for technology and telecommunications companies. Targeted at senior in-house counsel and IP strategy teams at mobile and telecom enterprises.
• Market Research Consulting Custom market research and analysis service covering global mobile markets, 5G deployment, US mobile data revenues, smartphone penetration, and technology adoption trends. Targeted at enterprise strategy teams, investors, and governments needing original mobile and telecom market intelligence.
• Keynotes & Speaking Keynote presentations and speaking engagements by Chetan Sharma at industry events and summits on mobile technology, connected intelligence, 5G, AI in telecom, IoT privacy, and digital transformation. Targeted at industry conferences and corporate events.
• Mobile Future Forward Summit Annual day-long executive summit (paid ticketed event) that brings together global experts, visionaries, and senior executives to probe the evolving mobile technology and digital future landscape. Targeted at C-level executives and senior strategists in mobile, telecom, and technology.
• Global 5G Update (Research Publication) Quarterly research publication (delivered via the firm's subscription service) tracking 5G progress globally, including subscriber bases, revenue data, penetration rates, and country-specific analysis across China, Korea, Japan, the US, India, and the rest of the world. Targeted at industry executives, corporate strategy teams, and investors.
• US Mobile Market Update (Research Publication) Quarterly research publication analyzing US mobile market trends including mobile data revenues, operator performance, smartphone penetration, and market share dynamics. Distributed as part of the firm's research subscription to industry executives, corporate strategists, and investors.
• Mobile Predictions (Annual Research Publication) Annual predictions publication forecasting mobile industry trends, technology developments, and market evolution for the coming year. Distributed via the firm's research subscription to industry executives and investors seeking forward-looking mobile and telecom strategy.
• Connected Intelligence 2030 (Book) Book authored by Chetan Sharma exploring the future of connected intelligence and examining how mobile, AI, and digital technologies will transform industries and human society by 2030. Targeted at industry executives, strategists, and academic readers.
• SIM – The Nerve Center of Operations in the Age of AI (Research Paper) Research paper produced in partnership with Simphonic that examines SIM card functionality and operations in the age of AI, including SIM's role in reducing churn and supporting AI-driven network operations. Targeted at telecom operators, SIM management vendors, and industry strategists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research work quoted by all major media outlets for over 15 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• International Data Corporation (IDC): Global market intelligence and advisory firm with deep telecom and mobile practice. Competes with Chetan Sharma Consulting for the same operator and tech-ecosystem research subscription and advisory budgets.
• Bain & Company: Global strategy consulting firm with a Technology and Telecommunications practice. Competes for the same C-suite advisory mandates from large operators and tech platforms that Chetan Sharma Consulting serves.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting firm with a dedicated Telecom, Media, and Technology practice. Comparable as a strategy advisor to the same Fortune 100 telecom and tech clients on digital transformation, M&A, and technology strategy.
• Gartner: Global IT and telecom research and advisory powerhouse. Comparable as a subscription research and enterprise advisory competitor to the same telecom and tech buyers, but at significantly larger scale and broader coverage.

Direct peers

• Counterpoint Research: Global research and advisory firm focused on mobile, smartphones, and connected ecosystems. Comparable in publishing quarterly market updates and operator/ecosystem analysis consumed by the same enterprise and investor buyer base.
• Mobile Squared: Mobile industry research and consulting firm producing market intelligence and strategy work for operators and ecosystem players. Direct peer in the niche mobile research and advisory category.
• Omdia: Global research and advisory firm covering telecom, mobile, and connected devices. Directly comparable for the quarterly market-update, annual predictions, and operator/ecosystem research that Chetan Sharma Consulting produces.
• Analysys Mason: Telecom and technology-focused strategy consulting and research firm. Direct comparable because it sells research subscriptions and advisory services to the same operator and tech buyer base, including work on 5G economics, mobile data, and connected intelligence topics.
• CCS Insight: Independent research and advisory firm publishing on mobile operators, 5G, IoT, and connected devices. Direct peer in the mobile/telecom research subscription and advisory model serving enterprise and operator buyers.
• Strand Consult: Independent strategy and research firm focused on the mobile and telecom industry. Comparable in serving operators and regulators with strategic advisory, market analysis, and policy-oriented research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chetansharma
• Facebookfacebook.com/243831672305690
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/227992

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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