Synopsis
Archived report. This report was archived in 2007 and has not been updated. This report provided a brief overview of the major developments that are likely to take place on a global scale in 2007. Mobile continues to steam ahead in developing markets, to the extent that early signs of market saturation are evident. In the developed world broadband, as a facilitating infrastructure, is creating a boom in video-based applications in healthcare, education, business, media, entertainment and government. In both government and business a mindshift is taking place as to the importance of broadband. The financial market will increasingly become involved with private equity to unlock the hidden telecoms values in this utility market. The following predictions are provided by our team of senior analysts and researchers.