New Zealand - Analysis - Market Overview 2003-2004

Synopsis

The fortunes of New Zealand’s telecommunications market saw a definite upturn in 2003, and the trend will continue into 2004. The dominance of incumbent Telecom is coming under increasing commercial pressure from TelstraClear and Vodafone, as well as increasing regulatory pressure from a Telecommunications Commissioner who has already shown a willingness to favour competition. Attention seems to have been all on broadband in 2003, with several networks rolling-out and extending to meet the demands of government, as well as business and residential users.

Table of Contents

• 1. Synopsis
• 2. Launch of the 2004 Telecoms in New Zealand report
• 3. Key trends – review 2003 - forecast 2004
  • 3.1 Market and regulatory overview
  • 3.2 Major players
  • 3.3 Infrastructure
  • 3.4 Data and broadband
  • 3.5 Mobile services
• 4. Analysis of the New Zealand market
  • 4.1 Cautious optimism for Telecom in 2004
  • 4.2 Massive mobile shake-up underway
  • 4.3 The push for 3G services
  • 4.4 Telecom vs Telstra – the mouse is roaring
  • 4.5 Telstra to gobble up Telecom?
  • 4.6 Trans-Tasman telco harmonisation
  • 4.7 Regulator eyeing the market
  • 4.8 Regulations in 2004 – where to go from here?
  • 4.9 NZ slipping further behind in broadband
  • 4.10 Network outsourcing – which direction to take?
    • 4.10.1 Small telcos need to be smart
    • 4.10.2 Vendors will end up in control
• 5. Broadcasting market
• 6. Related reports