Europe (Eastern) Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Overview and Analysis 2006-2007

Synopsis

This report covers central, eastern and south Eastern Europe on a geographical basis and includes Greece. It provides an overview and analysis of the developing telecommunications market in a region that is being shaped by regulatory, technological and market forces, focusing predominantly on the EU countries. The EU’s regulatory framework for communications has been pivotal in encouraging competition in the EU countries, leading to the launch of new services and increased variety for end users. Implementation of convergence technologies has allowed operators to offer triple play services in the fixed-line market while third generation mobile technologies has allowed provision of high-bandwidth content in the mobile market. As a result of both the aforementioned regulatory and technological developments, new players are entering communications markets, driving competition and market development.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
• 2. Key developments in the Eastern European telecom market
• 3. Market overview
  • 3.1 Regulatory environment
    • 3.1.1 Interconnection
    • 3.1.2 Access
    • 3.1.3 Number portability
    • 3.1.4 Privatisation
  • 3.2 Major fixed network operators
    • 3.2.1 Alternative operators
    • 3.2.2 International expansion
  • 3.3 Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 3.4 Broadband market
    • 3.4.1 Overview
    • 3.4.2 Cable modems
    • 3.4.3 Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
    • 3.4.4 Wireless broadband
  • 3.5 Convergence
    • 3.5.1 Overview
    • 3.5.2 Triple play models
    • 3.5.3 Digital TV
  • 3.6 Mobile communications
    • 3.6.1 Overview
    • 3.6.2 Mobile operators
  • 3.7 Mobile data
  • 3.8 Mobile content and applications
• 4. Related reports
• 5. 2007 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Europe reports

• Table 1 – Registered notifications for Eastern European EU countries as at November 2006
• Table 2 – Market share of incumbents by revenue in fixed-line markets – December 2004
• Table 3 – Number of operators actively offering voice services – 2004 - 2005
• Table 4 – Number of significant operators – 2004 - 2005
• Table 5 – Broadband penetration in EU Eastern Europe and annual change – 2005 - 2006
• Table 6 – Cable broadband in EU Eastern Europe and annual change – 2005 - 2006
• Table 7 – Percentage of wholesale ADSL lines retailed by the incumbent – 2005 - 2006