Synopsis
Broadband Internet is one of the fastest growing market segments in Asia. In fact, the region has been leading the world. However, broadband has remained a phenomenon limited to Asia’s developed economies, with dial-up narrowband access still being the norm in the developing countries of Asia, although there are signs that this is changing. Where the market is taking off, both DSL and cable modem platforms have both proved popular, with DSL having had a clear advantage. While DSL has been dominating the world market, Asia has become the leading market in the world for DSL, with 38% of the worldwide broadband subscriber base and about 38% of the world’s DSL subscribers. This report offers an overview of the Asian broadband market.