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  • Cyprus - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Cyprus’s telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors.

  • New Zealand - Telecommunications Regulatory Overview

    Regulatory changes to the telecommunications industry have become a part of the market landscape since the Telecommunications Act was passed back in 2001. There have been many amendments to the bill in an effort to assist the market to become a dynamic level-playing field for the operators and provide enhanced services for customers.

  • Caribbean - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in the Caribbean telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband and cable TV sectors. Subjects include: Market and industry analyses, trends and developments; Facts, figures and statistics; Industry and regulatory issues; Infrastructure; Major players, revenues, subscribers; Internet, VoIP, TV; Mobile voice and data markets; Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless); Mobile subscribers and market developments; Migration to LTE; Broadband subscribers and market developments.

  • Telecom Corporation New Zealand - Company Overview - 2012

    Telecom Corporation of New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest telecommunications services company and the incumbent operator. The company provides a full range of internet, broadband data, voice, mobile, fixed-line calling and wholesale services for customers in New Zealand.

  • LTE Insights - LTE in the UK - Deployment Plans, Operator Strategies, Spectrum and Forecasts 2012 - 2015 - Q3 2011

    Overview Publisher: Signals and Systems Telecom Edition: Q3 2011, 22nd November 2011 Coverage: Companies mentioned: Arqiva, British Telecom (BT), Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, Everything Everywhere, UK Broadband, Verizon Wireless, O2 Telefonica, AT&T, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Clear Mobitel, PCCW, Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, Samsung, Alcatel-Lucent, Cambridge Broadband Networks Limited (CBNL), NEC, European Television Guild.

  • LTE in the Middle East and Africa 2011-2015 - Q3 2011

    Overview Publisher: Signals and Systems Telecom Edition: Q3 2011, 11th November 2011 Coverage: Countries: Angola, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, UAE, Uganda.

  • Public Safety LTE - Contracts, Revenue, Market Share, Subscriptions and Forecasts by Vendor, Country and Spectrum 2011-2015 - Q3 2011

    Overview Publisher: Signals and Systems Telecom Edition: Q3 2011, 19th September 2011 Coverage: 36 countries,   Companies mentioned: Motorola Solutions, Huawei, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Siemens Networks, Cassidian, Tait, Harris, IPWireless, Raytheon, Qualcomm.

  • Australia - The Emerging Smart City Market

    This report first goes into detail about the two key infrastructure elements needed for smart communities, high-speed telecommunications infrastructure and smart grids. It describes the developments that are taking place in Australia.

  • Australia - Smart Grids - Key to the transformation of the Electricity Industry

    This report provides overviews and critical statistical information on the electricity market, as well as detailed information on smart grid, smart meter projects and the key players in this market. Developments in PV and smart cars and their implications on national infrastructure are also highlighted.

  • New Zealand - Telecommunications - Key Statistics and Telecommunications Market

    This report provides a snapshot of key statistical data from New Zealand, covering the major telecommunications segments including information on: Country statistics – GDP information and population; Internet and Broadband – subscribers, users and penetration rate; Mobile – subscribers, annual change and penetration rate; Telephone network – fixed-lines and teledensity; Telecom investment and revenue data; Broadcasting – Pay TV subscribers and penetration rate.

Major report revision and update

  • Global Mobile - Key Statistics and Trends at a Glance

    Unlike the fixed market, the mobile market is, in general, competitive – with some good products and prices arriving in the market. This, in turn, has driven demand for mobile broadband. However it is important to realise that this growth has as much to do with affordability as it has to do with the technical innovations in and around smartphones.

  • Cyprus - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Cyprus’s telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors.

  • New Zealand - Telecommunications Regulatory Overview

    Regulatory changes to the telecommunications industry have become a part of the market landscape since the Telecommunications Act was passed back in 2001. There have been many amendments to the bill in an effort to assist the market to become a dynamic level-playing field for the operators and provide enhanced services for customers.

  • Caribbean - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in the Caribbean telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband and cable TV sectors. Subjects include: Market and industry analyses, trends and developments; Facts, figures and statistics; Industry and regulatory issues; Infrastructure; Major players, revenues, subscribers; Internet, VoIP, TV; Mobile voice and data markets; Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless); Mobile subscribers and market developments; Migration to LTE; Broadband subscribers and market developments.

  • Kyrgyzstan - Telecoms, Mobile and Internet

    Kyrgyzstan’s two big mobile operators struggle with their respective ‘headaches.’ Kyrgyzstan’s two big mobile players – Sky Mobile and MegaCom – were struggling with two different but equally uncomfortable problems.

  • Ethiopia - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts

    Management contract with France Telecom pays off for ETC This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Ethiopia’s telecommunications market. Subjects covered include: One of the least developed but fastest growing mobile markets in the region; The monopoly telecom provider in the country; Key statistics; Market and industry overviews; Government policies affecting the telecoms industry; Regulatory environment; Plans for privatisation and market liberalisation; Infrastructure development; Convergence (voice/data, fixed/wireless/mobile).

  • New Zealand - Telecommunications - Major Players

    In this report we profile some of the smaller major telecommunications operators in the New Zealand market. These include CallPlus, M2, WxC, Southern Cross Cables and Chorus. CallPlus provides residential and business customers nationwide with a full range of retail Internet, voice and data services.

  • Telecom Corporation New Zealand - Company Overview - 2012

    Telecom Corporation of New Zealand is New Zealand’s largest telecommunications services company and the incumbent operator. The company provides a full range of internet, broadband data, voice, mobile, fixed-line calling and wholesale services for customers in New Zealand.

  • Australia - The Emerging Smart City Market

    This report first goes into detail about the two key infrastructure elements needed for smart communities, high-speed telecommunications infrastructure and smart grids. It describes the developments that are taking place in Australia.

  • Australia - Smart Grids - Key to the transformation of the Electricity Industry

    This report provides overviews and critical statistical information on the electricity market, as well as detailed information on smart grid, smart meter projects and the key players in this market. Developments in PV and smart cars and their implications on national infrastructure are also highlighted.

  • Germany - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

    This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in the German telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, Internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors.

  • Gabon - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband

    3G licences and more international fibre bandwidth set to boost broadband market in 2012 This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Gabon’s telecommunications market.

  • Nepal - Telecoms, Mobile, Internet and Forecasts

    A number of factors had been slowing the development of Nepal’s telecom network up until now. Certainly the country’s mountainous topography has made it extremely difficult to develop its telecommunications infrastructure.

  • Laos - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts

    Lao mobile market recovering after serious disruption by the Beeline dispute The telecom sector in Laos still has many issues to address. The rate of regulatory reform continues to be well behind industry development and this has the potential to derail the progress already made if the reform is not speeded up.

New chapter or analysis

  • Australia - National Broadband Network - Fixed Wireless and Satellite Networks

    The NBN will connect approximately 7% of all premises in the country to a fixed-wireless network. This consists of an LTE-based component that will cover 5%, with a satellite-based network dealing with the remaining 2%.

  • Australia - Digital Media - IPTV - Major Players

    The telcos were the first cabs off the rank once they began to understand what they could do with the internet. However, they then became entangled in their vertically-integrated business models, trying to be all things to all people.

  • Australia - Digital Media - IPTV - Market Overview

    IPTV is making a comeback with new services to be launched in the wake of the arrival of the NBN and a revival of triple play models. Faster broadband speeds and increased uptake by consumers and businesses are driving the video demand, as internet media companies together with content producers fill the niche market.

  • Global Telecoms - Customer is King Again

    Telecom Investment Research Note The costs of acquiring a customer have grown along with the increase in smart phone uptake. Subsidising handsets is an expensive exercise and it is has become even more important for the telcos to retain the customer once they are on board.

  • Australia - Digital Economy - E-Education and E-Government

    The use of IT and telecommunications technology within educational environments is set to increase dramatically over the coming years as high-speed fibre-based broadband becomes widely available in Australia.

  • Australia - National Broadband Network - Digital Economy

    Parallel to its plans to build the national broadband network (NBN) the government also launched its National Digital Economy Strategy. Based on the trans-sector model the NBN will become the shared infrastructure for a range of sectors such as e-health, e-education, smart grids, e-government, digital economy, digital media, etc.

  • Australia - National Broadband Network - RSPs Pricing and Products

    During 2011 an increasing number of retail service providers (RSPs) were accredited by NBN Co to take part in the various pilots, as well as in the official rollout program. As NBN Co is a pure wholesale operator the end-users will depend upon the RSPs for innovative products and affordable pricing.

  • Australia - Disability Broadband

    New technologies are offering unprecedented opportunities for people with disability, older Australians and people experiencing illnesses to develop a much more inclusive and accessible infrastructure for a range of communication, information and social applications.

  • Australia - Digital Economy - E-Health - Initiatives, Pilots and Projects

    E-health where key killer applications utilise truly high-speed broadband networks are starting to emerge. The Australian Government is a leader in strategic trans-sector thinking, is linking e-health developments to the National Broadband Network.

  • Australia - Cloud Computing

    Just over a decade ago BuddeComm started talking about the great potential of Application Service Providers (ASPs) but, together with the data centres, they were dunked in the dotcom crisis. Even then we indicated that the concept was sound and that it had great potential.

  • Australia - National Broadband Network - Changing the media model

    For more than a decade the traditional media has been on notice about the changes to be faced because of developments in the digital media market. So far it has failed to take decisive action, partly because it was afraid of cannibalisation and partly because its business models do not cater for swift business action.

  • Australia - Digital Economy - Trans-sector concept

    The plan for the national broadband network (NBN) allows the government to use this infrastructure as a catalyst for a range of new services that will transform both the economy and Australian society in general.

  • New Zealand - Mobile Communications - Statistics, Analysis and Major Operators

    By early 2012 mobile network operator 2degrees has over 10% market share in just over two years since launching in the previous duopoly mobile market. With the new player creating some price-based competition in the saturated New Zealand mobile market the resulting churn between operators saw market share sliding.

  • Austar United Communications Ltd

    Austar United Communications (AUSTAR) is Australia’s second largest subscription TV operator after FOXTEL. The company offers digital television services to customers in regional and rural areas using satellite and also offers dial-up internet.

  • Australia - Smart Transport, Smart Cars

    Smart transport systems or intelligent transport systems encompass a range of wireless and wired communications-based information technologies that can be integrated into transportation infrastructure and vehicles.

  • Emerging Markets - Broadband for Emerging Economies

    Developing countries cannot afford to miss out on the development, growth and trade opportunities offered by broadband infrastructure. Far beyond the tangible economic benefits realized through broadband infrastructure in jobs, trade and productivity - the information and education services offered by the Internet are now public goods with truly global dimensions.

Statistical table(s) update or addition

  • Nigeria - Key Statistics, Telecom Market and Regulatory Overviews

    Nigeria is one of the biggest and fastest growing telecom markets in Africa, attracting huge amounts of foreign investment, and is yet standing at relatively low levels of market penetration. Far reaching liberalisation has led to hundreds of companies providing virtually all kinds of telecom and value-added services in an independently regulated market.

  • Nigeria - Fixed-Line Market and Infrastructure - Overview and Statistics

    Nigeria is the most competitive fixed-line market in Africa, featuring a second national operator (SNO, Globacom) and over 80 other companies licensed to provide fixed-telephony services. The alternative carriers combined now provide over 90% of all fixed connections while the ailing incumbent, Nitel, is struggling to attract a new strategic investor and looking for new business models to turn the company around.

  • Nigeria - Broadband and Internet Market, Digital Economy

    Significant consolidation has occurred in Nigeria’s Internet and broadband sector, from over 400 ISPs three years ago to around 130 in early 2012. New powerful players from the fixed-wireless and mobile network operator camps have entered the market with 3G mobile and advanced wireless broadband services such as WiMAX.

  • Nigeria - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics and Forecasts

    Nigeria has overtaken South Africa to become the continent’s largest mobile market with now over 90 million subscribers, and yet market penetration stands at only around 60% in early 2012. Subscriber growth had slowed significantly during the global economic crisis, re-accelerated in 2010 but then slowed again in 2011.

  • Ukraine - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts

    Ukraine’s mobile market is highly competitive due to a number of mobile operators offering services via GSM, CDMA and WCDMA/HSDPA networks. Mobile broadband services present the next growth opportunity given the saturated mobile voice market although the major GSM operators are hampered by lack of licences to offer 3G services.

  • Ukraine - Key Statistics, Telecom Market and Regulatory Overviews

    Ukraine’s possesses a significant telecoms market due to its large population. Competition is improving as alternative operators engage in infrastructure-based competition due to lack of an effective last mile network access regime.

  • Ukraine - Broadband and Digital Media Markets - Insights, Statistics and Forecasts

    Ukraine possesses a sizeable broadband market, with effective cross-platform competition. DSL dominates access, though cable is also available while there has been considerable investment in FttH and FttB in recent quarters.

  • Australia - Electricity - Industry Market Overview

    The electricity industry is one of Australia’s largest industries, contributing 1.4% to Australia’s. The industry consists of generators, transmission and distribution networks and retailers. Over the ten years from 1999 to 2009, Australia’s electricity use increased at an average rate of 2.

  • Global Telecoms - Key Statistics and Trends at a Glance

    Despite economic and financial upheavals the telecoms industry is moving ahead at a fast pace. As a matter of fact our industry is one of the least affected by this turmoil, and in many ways it will be a catalyst for transformation.

  • Austria - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts

    Austria’s mobile market is fiercely contested by three network operators and a growing number of MVNOs and resellers. The competitive environment has led to relatively low ARPU for operators and some of Europe’s lowest tariffs for consumers.

  • Cyprus - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics

    The Cypriot mobile market is served by two mobile network operators (Cytamobile-Vodafone and MTN Cyprus), which have both launched 3G and HSPA services. A third operator, PrimeTel Mobile, launched operations in mid-2011 and thus far has only a small market share.

  • Cyprus - Key Statistics, Regulatory and Fixed-line Telecoms Overviews

    Despite market liberalisation Cyprus’s telecoms market continues to be dominated by the incumbent, which is still fully-owned by the government. Improved regulatory conditions, particularly in relation to network interconnection and access, has given competing operators the confidence to invest in network infrastructure, unbundle local loops and launch competing services.

  • Cyprus - Digital Media and Broadband Markets - Insights, Statistics and Forecasts

    The broadband market in Cyprus remains undeveloped by the standards of leading European countries. DSL is the most popular access platform, with cable broadband restricted to a single operator with a network concentrated in a few key towns.

  • Russia - Mobile Market Insights and Statistics

    Russia possesses the largest mobile market in Europe. A number of mobile network operators offer services although the market is dominated by three major operators (MTS, Vimpelcom and MegaFon), which have expanded nationally through acquisitions of smaller regional service providers.

  • Romania - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics

    Romania’s mobile communications market is served by five mobile network operators utilising a mixture of GSM, CDMA and WCDMA technologies. Current penetration levels indicate saturation although multiple SIM-card ownership is evident.

  • Honduras - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband

    Political interference keeping telecom reform at bay Among the poorest countries in Central America, with some 70% of the population living below the poverty line, Honduras has long been plagued by an unstable political framework which has rendered telecom reform difficult.

  • Russia - Broadband Market Insights, Analysis and Forecasts

    Broadband has grown rapidly in recent years as incumbent and alternative telecom operators upgrade infrastructure as part of a general trend of migrating beyond voice-centric offerings to voice, broadband and convergence services.

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