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Australia - Mobile Data - M-Commerce

With a digital media market that is becoming more sophisticated month-by-month the mobile portals are rapidly proving to be a far too crude tool to play any role of significance in the emerging m-commerce market. BuddeComm has never been a big supporter of mobile marketing and content portals, they are far to broad to be of any long term benefit to the users. Instead the mobile network systems are much better suited for transaction based services and this where BuddeComm believes M-commerce will move to.

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Australia - Mobile - Retail Market

Most telecommunications retail operations are concentrating on the mobile market. In most situations less than 5% of retail sales come from fixed network products. There is a slight increase in broadband but it is highly unlikely that this will significantly change to balance off the industry. There are hundreds of dealers connected to the various mobile operators throughout Australia. However, after massive distribution reorganisation, only Optus and Telstra maintained their own large scale dealer networks. Since 2006 the retail market seemed to have settled down and has emerged from all this as a more sophisticated industry.

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Colombia - Mobile Market - Overview and Statistics

Colombia’s mobile penetration is considerably higher than would be expected given the country’s general economic indicators, largely thanks to the country’s mobile rates have been among the lowest in Latin America. A 50% cut in mobile termination charges further reduced the average price per minute of mobile calls by up to 30% in the first quarter of 2008. The drop affected operators’ ARPU, although the cut was partly compensated by increased traffic. América Móvil’s Comcel is the leading cellular company in Colombia, followed by Telefónica’s Movistar and Millicom-controlled Colombia Móvil (trading as Tigo). Avantel uses iDEN technology to serve the corporate market. Accompanied by key market statistics and analyses, this report provides an overview of major developments in the market and brief profiles of all mobile operators.

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Colombia - Key Statistics Telecom Market and Regulatory Overview

Telecommunications is one of Colombia’s most dynamic economy sectors, particularly the mobile and value added markets. The country’s basic telephony market is complex, comprising numerous operators owned wholly or partly by local government authorities. The incumbent long-distance operator Colombia Telecom has been privatised since 2006, when it was taken over by Telefónica and renamed Telefónica Telecom, but the government still owns a 48% stake. Competition in the telecoms market received a boost in 2007, thanks to a resolution that opened up the long-distance market, as well as a Convergence Decree that set the stage for a single concession licence, and a regulatory ruling that reduced maximum interconnection tariffs by 50%. This report provides an overview of Colombia’s telecom sector and regulatory environment, accompanied by statistical data.

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Colombia - Convergence, Broadband and Internet market

Colombia’s broadband penetration is about average for Latin America, and is growing at an impressive rate. The pay TV market has experienced a wave of consolidation, with the acquisition of five cable TV firms by Mexico’s Telmex, and of two cable TV firms by UNE. As a result, Telmex controls almost two thirds, and UNE about one fifth of the cable TV market. Having launched a triple play service branded Telmex Hogar in February 2008, Telmex is in the process of converting its whole cable network, which reaches over 200 cities and towns, into a bidirectional system capable of offering bundled telephony, broadband, and television. This report provides an overview of the Colombia’s Internet, broadband, and pay-TV markets, accompanied by relevant statistics and analyses.

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Colombia - Fixed-Line Market and Infrastructure - Overview and Statistics

Teledensity in Colombia is slightly lower than the Latin American average. The fixed-line market is stagnant, with customers opting for alternative technologies and mobility in preference to traditional phones. Colombia has around 30 local telephone providers, partly private, and partly owned by the municipalities where they operate. Since the opening of the long distance telephony market in July 2007, more than 20 long distance licences have been issued, though new market entrants must face the incumbent operators’ reluctance to provide interconnection. This report provides an overview of Colombia’s telecom infrastructure, together with profiles of all major and some minor fixed-line operators, accompanied by relevant statistics and analyses.

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Russia - Mobile, Mobile Content & Applications Overview & Statistics

Russia’s has the largest mobile market in Europe. The rapidly growing sector is dominated by three major service providers (MTS, VimpelCom and MegaFon) which have expanded nationally through acquisitions of smaller regional service providers. Mobile Virtual Network Operators have also launched services. Competition in the key markets of Moscow and St Petersburg is fierce, due to higher ARPU and MOU levels. Mobile SIM card penetration has surpassed 100% although actual mobile user penetration is lower. Both new subscriber growth and declining ARPU levels have stabilised although MOU levels are on the rise, partly attributed to improved marketing. Future mobile growth will continue to be driven by voice in the short to medium term until availability and penetration of recently launched UMTS/3G services is high enough to sufficiently offer affordable and desirable mobile data and content services on a sufficient scale. This report provides a concise overview of Russia’s mobile market, covering regulatory developments, the major mobile operators, technologies used and mobile data, content and applications provided in addition to offering a variety of financial and operational statistics.

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Russia - Internet, Broadband & Convergence Overview & Statistics

Russia’s increasingly visible Internet market is noted for its growth. Broadband, while in the nascent stages of development, is growing in availability as operators launch services over modernised networks. ADSL, cable and FttH/FttB-based services are available although the penetration level of all forms of broadband is still low. Wireless broadband deployments are becoming increasingly commonplace, with a number of large scale WiFi and WiMAX deployments underway. The growing broadband base has also resulted in the launch of IPTV services, with Russia one of the first countries in Eastern Europe to launch such services. IP-based triple play services are available from operators with sophisticated networks. Digital cable TV services have been offered for some time, with the sophistication of offerings and networks varying significantly although plans are in place to upgrade outdated networks. Satellite pay TV services are available and digital terrestrial TV services have been launched. Offering a wealth of knowledge and variety of statistics, this report provides an insight into Russia’s emerging broadband, broadcasting and convergence market.

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Russia - Key Statistics and Telecommunications Market

The Russian telecom market is the largest in Europe due to the size of its population. The country’s telecoms market is not homogenous due to country’s size and concentration of wealth in the west. Network development is underway with incumbent and alternative operators deploying and modernising fixed-line network infrastructure, utilising a host of technologies including WiFi, WiMAX, NGN and FttH/FttB. A number of alternative operators offer services in the liberalised market and privatisation of state holding Svyazinvest is still underway. Other regulatory developments include a new fixed-line voice tariff and calling party pay regime. This report provides a concise overview of Russia’s fixed-line telecommunications and IT market. Information is presented on key regulatory developments, fixed-line networks and the regional incumbents and competing alternative operators. A range of statistics highlight the different growing sectors within the market and cover the fixed-line, Internet access and mobile markets.

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Oman - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics

The telecoms sector in Oman is relatively undeveloped for the region and for the GDP per capita. This situation has begun to change, with the introduction of some competition in the market, but much potential remains. Fixed-line and broadband penetration levels are low but since the launch of second mobile operator Nawras, mobile subscriber growth has increased rapidly, which should continue to grow with the introduction of the first Oman 3G service. Strong growth rates have also been recorded in the broadband market, from low levels, as incumbent Omantel prepares for further competition. This report provides an overview of the telecommunications market in Oman, accompanied by relevant statistics.

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Macedonia (FYROM) - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics

Macedonia possesses a small but developing telecoms market. Competition in the fixed sector has been launched by an alternative operator boasting a nationwide wireless broadband access network, one of the largest in the world. A number of WiMAX licences were awarded during 2007 to offer nationwide and regional services. Internet and broadband penetration is growing, in part due to initiatives to improve the country’s IT literacy and public Internet access. The launch of IPTV services looks more likely given the approval of the incumbent’s board to launch services. Not to be outdone, the cable TV operators are upgrading infrastructure to eventually launch triple play services. A third mobile network operator has launched services and the government is determining if enough interest exists to launch a 3G licence tender. This report provides an overview of the communications market of the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia in 2008, accompanied by relevant statistics and brief profiles of the major operators.

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Global - Digital Media - E-health

E-health is rapidly shaping up as one of the key killer apps on the truly high-speed broadband networks. Around the western world we are facing a massive dilemma in relation to healthcare. New technologies are increasing life expectations and improving our lifestyle. The cost of this however is enormous, and we simply can no longer afford to finance these huge advances through the public health systems. In countries with proper broadband infrastructure we see e-health shaping up as a way that will allow us to enjoy these advances in medical technology and medical services, at a more affordable cost. This report provides overview of the developments occurring in the e-health market, including analysis and statistics.

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Australia - Labor Government Policies - 2008

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Telstra - Sensis Pty Ltd

Sensis is Telstra’s advertising subsidiary and Australia’s leading information resource. Since its inception in 1991, the company’s core business has been advertising through its White and Yellow Pages print directories, which is distributed to 97% of Australian metropolitan households. Other divisions include the Sensis search portfolio, including sensis.com.au, Sensis 1234 and Sensis Mobile; CitySearch, an online city guide; and Whereis products and services that deliver location and navigation services. Sensis believes it can grow its revenue base to $3 billion by 2010/11; however, it is facing intense and growing competition from media, online and mobile players.

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Australia - Mobile Communications - Infrastructure

The mobile telecommunications infrastructure covers almost 98% of the population, with more than 22,000 BTS in place – some with antennae on obtrusive towers but increasingly the antennae are mounted on the sides of buildings and other structures. This report provides an overview of the 2G providers in the market, as well as Telstra’s Vehicle Access Network, IP MultiMedia Subsystems, and mobile sites infrastructure. Key trends and developments are also included.

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Australia - Smart Grids - Climate Change and the Environment

The fundamental shift that has taken place in environmental policies since 2007 will have a huge effect on the utilities market. Energy policies that were developed prior to this now need to be considered in relation to the new climate change and environmental realities – and for the ICT and energy industries this will involve checking government initiatives such as smart meters and national fibre telecoms networks against the new directions.

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Australia - Digital Media - E-health

E-health is rapidly shaping up as one of the key killer apps on the truly high-speed broadband networks. New technologies are increasing life expectations and improving our lifestyle. The cost of this however is enormous, and we simply can no longer afford to finance these huge advances through the public health systems. In countries with proper broadband infrastructure we see e-health shaping up as a way that will allow us to enjoy these advances in medical technology and medical services, at a more affordable cost. This report provides overview of the developments occurring in the e-health market, including analysis and some projects.

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Global - Digital Media - Home Media Centres

The entertainment, video and multimedia market is undergoing sweeping changes. It is currently characterised by an expanding product offerings, which nevertheless remains highly heterogeneous due to the fact that it covers devices from fields that were previously separate. At the heart of a digital home is the technical concept known as the Media Centre. It combines the DVR, home networking, CD and DVD playback and MP3. Cable TV operators, telcos, consumer electronics and IT companies are all vying for the Media Centre business for the Digital Home. Progress in this market will continue to evolve with more mass market developments expected from 2008 onwards.

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Australia - Mobile Communications - Subscriber Statistics

With just over 20 million users and a penetration level above 99% by 2007, the Australian mobile market has almost reached the point of saturation. Subscriber growth reached 7% in 2007 and we predict that growth will subside to 4% in 2008 and reduce further to only 2.0% in 2010. By 2008 the penetration rate will actually break the 100% barrier due to the fact some subscribers will have more than one mobile phone. This report provides subscriber statistics, penetration, annual growth and market share for the major providers with forecasts to 2008. Forecasting for the overall market is also provided up to 2010. Key trends in the business and residential sectors as well as a collection of market surveys are included.

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Germany - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV

Germany’s triple play and digital TV market has grown strongly on the back of excellent DSL infrastructure and cable. Digital TV has undergone regulatory and licensing processes, and successful roll-outs since 2005 have extended the service to a number of regions. With analogue switch-off scheduled for 2010, digital dividend promises bandwidth which can be used for advanced wireless services extending and enhancing the reach of converging media. The incumbent, Deutsche Telekom, has invested in a national VDSL deployment to meet consumer needs for converged applications. This report provides an overview of convergence in Germany in 2008, including recent developments in VoD, triple play and VoIP services, together with an overview of the digital and satellite TV markets.

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Slovenia - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics

Slovenia has a small but sophisticated mobile market, served by three mobile network operators and a number of MVNOs. One of the first to launch 3G and MVNO operations in the region, market conditions within the country resulted in the smallest mobile network operator ceasing operations, with its assets taken over by an alternative operator and services relaunched. Competing 3G services were launched in late-2007. This report provides statistics and research on the Slovenian mobile market in 2007, including an assessment of regulatory issues, a profile of the major providers, and an overview of mobile data services such as SMS, MMS, GPRS, PTT, EDGE, Blackberry and mobile content and applications.

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Slovakia - Key Statistics, Regulatory & Fixed Line Telecoms Overviews

Slovakia’s fixed-line market has been slow to adopt competition. Although mobile penetration is high the lack of an effective access regime has hampered DSL market competition and broadband penetration. Important developments are outlined, many of the result of Hungary’s accession to the EU. The report profiles fixed-line incumbent Slovak Telecom (T-Com), alternative operator GTS Nextra as well as a number of fixed wireless access operators. Statistics on the country’s telecoms market are provided as well as information regarding key regulatory issues, noting the status of interconnection, Local Loop Unbundling and number portability.

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Germany - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts

Germany has the second largest broadband market in Europe. The DSL platform has seen the first instalment of Deutsche Telekom’s VDSL deployment, while the cable networks have been further consolidated, leaving a small number of major players in a position to compete effectively with the incumbent in their service areas. Faster broadband services have fuelled continued consumer growth, while lower prices resulting from competition have encouraged migration from dial-up access. This report profiles Germany’s fixed and wireless broadband markets in 2008, together with forecasts to 2017 and an analysis of developments with related technologies such as FttH, powerline broadband, wireless broadband, WiFi and Internet via satellite. It also examines Deutsche Telekom’s Next Generation Network and VDSL deployment.

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Romania - Convergence, Broadband & Internet Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts

Romania’s Internet and broadband market is experiencing strong growth, despite the country’s low fixed-line penetration rate. Broadband services are widely available from the cable operators as well as the fixed-line incumbent, RomTelecom, which has made up for belatedly launched ADSL services through aggressively pricing its services. LAN-based broadband services are also popular. Triple play services have been launched by the cable operators, which pose a significant threat to RomTelecom given the reach of their networks. A number of satellite-based digital pay TV platforms were launched during 2005, with one operator expanding services internationally. Digital terrestrial TV services are still in development although an analogue switch-off date has been approved and developments are continuing. This report provides an insight into the country’s burgeoning Internet, broadband and convergence market, covering the technologies, the major players and market developments, in addition to a variety of statistics and forecasts on the future broadband penetration.

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Romania - Key Statistics, Regulatory & Fixed Line Telecoms Overviews

Romania’s telecommunications market is in transition, reflecting the country’s economic aspirations and ascension to the European Union (EU). The fixed-line market has been liberalised and alternative operators have launched competing services. However new entrants are competing in a shrinking fixed-line market as fixed line numbers fall due to fixed mobile substitution. Fixed-line investment is underway by both alternative operators and the incumbent RomTelecom as they seek to expand availability of existing services and prepare for the introduction of new ones such as convergence and triple play. This report provides an insight into Romania’s burgeoning telecommunications market in 2007, covering regulatory developments, fixed-line infrastructure and offering a variety of statistics.

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Moldova - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics

Moldova’s telecoms market reflects the country’s growing economy, with total telecom sector revenue and investment rising year-on-year. Both fixed-line and mobile penetration levels are rapidly rising with total mobile market revenue expected to surpass fixed-line market revenue during 2008 - 2009. Separate telecom markets exist for Moldova and the breakaway Transdniester region. Broadband services are available via ADSL, cable, FttH, LAN and wireless, with ADSL take up rising rapidly. Broadband TV services are available. Mobile services are offered by one CDMA and three GSM operators in Moldova and one CDMA operator in the Transdniester region. High-speed EDGE and CDMA 1x EV-DO mobile data services are also available. This report presents Moldova’s booming telecom market, offering a wealth of statistics in addition to an informative outline of the major players, telecom infrastructure and services offered.

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Lithuania - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics

Lithuania’s small but sophisticated mobile market is served by mobile network operators Omnitel, Bite and Tele2, as well as a number of MVNOs. SIM card penetration is extremely high although actual mobile user penetration is lower. Most users use prepaid services although the proportion of prepaid users is falling, suggesting increased take up of postpaid services. High-speed 3G and HSDPA mobile data services are available and combined GPRS, EDGE and 3G subscribers grew by 44% during 2006 with SMS and MMS usage also posting healthy annual increases. Promising developments are underway in the mobile commerce (m-commerce) market, easing the way for future widespread take up through use of common standards. This report provides an overview of the Lithuania’s highly-developed mobile market, covering the major operators, regulatory developments, mobile technologies and services on offer.

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Lithuania - Key Statistics, Regulatory & Fixed Line Telecoms Overviews

Lithuania has a small but developing telecoms market. A number of alternative operators have launched services although incumbent TEO still dominates. Fixed-line subscriber numbers are declining due to fixed-to-mobile substitution. A number of alternative operators offer services although the incumbent still dominates the market. Following the onset of competition TEO has shifted its attention to broadband and convergence offerings in a bid to find new revenue sources. Network development by the incumbent has consequently been geared towards accommodating increased broadband usage. This report provides an overview of the Lithuania’s fixed-line communications sector, accompanied by various informative statistics, an overview of regulatory developments, telecommunications network infrastructure and incumbent operator TEO.

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Australia - Prepaid Electronic Payment Services Market

Prepaid telecommunications products are a significant component of the telecom pie. In 2007 the total prepaid spend was close to $3.55 billion. Prepaid mobile is the largest proportion of this amount, followed by calling cards, Broadband, Music, gift cards as well as PSMS services. Electronic Payment Systems (EPS) are rapidly changing the way these prepaid services are sold. The current Australian model involves PINs being ordered, delivered electronically to electronic payment service providers, decrypted, stored securely, paid for, and dispensed to the customer on a demand basis; the customer then keys the PIN into their phone. The arrival of rechargeable magnetic cards is set to take this market by storm from 2008 onwards. The market is dominated by two major players: e-pay and Bill Express.

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Australia - Digital Media - Media Companies

Over the last two years the traditional media companies have well and truly established themselves in the emerging digital media market. Telcos tried to claim this territory but in the end they failed. Interesting new developments can be expected following the initiative taken by Lachlan Murdoch. Seven has indicated it will launch a TiVo service and has also bought two telco companies. Fairfax Media has grown from strength to strength. It is obvious that key new developments will come from the industry. In this report we cover: Lachlan Murdoch, News Limited, PBL, Seven, Yahoo!7, Ten, Southern Cross Broadcasting, WIN, Fairfax and Austereo.

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Fiji - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics

For a small island nation, Fiji has a reliable and efficient telecom system with access to the Southern Cross cable that links New Zealand, Australia and North America. Fiji’s telecom industry has been made up primarily of three major monopolies, which were all protected through exclusivity licences until 2014, up until the new regulatory changes announced in November 2007, when the interim government passed a New Telecommunications Bill that fully deregulated the country’s telecommunication sector. Telecom Fiji Ltd had the exclusive licence to provide domestic voice and data services; Vodafone Fiji Ltd has been the sole provider of mobile services; and Fiji International Telecommunications Ltd (FINTEL) had the monopoly on the supply of international voice and data services. By July 2007, Paclink’s WiMAX installation had seen FINTEL claim 68% of its Phase 1 target market. In February 2008, according to local press reports, Digicel Fiji Limited was awarded a licence to provide mobile services in competition with Vodafone Fiji.

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Ukraine - Mobile, Mobile Content & Applications Overview & Statistics

Ukraine’s mobile market is highly penetrated as SIM card penetration is above 100% although actual penetration is lower due to multiple SIM card ownership. A number of GSM, CDMA and WCDMA mobile network operators offer services although two GSM operators, UMC (MTS Ukraine) and Kievstar, lead the market. MVNO services are also offered. 3G mobile services are offered via CMDA 1x EV-DO and UMTS/WCDMA networks. An Unlicensed Mobile Access network is under deployment and will be used to offer fixed-mobile convergence services. A variety of mobile data and content services are also available. This report offers an informative overview of the Ukrainian mobile market with the assistance of insightful statistics, introducing the major operators, mobile technologies used and industry developments.

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Ukraine - Internet, Broadband & Convergence Overview & Statistics

Ukraine’s Internet market is entering its fourth year of steady growth. Internet access is improving due to rising PC penetration, fixed-line network modernisation and new network deployments by alternative operators, with broadband services available via ADSL, cable, FttH, LAN and WiMAX. A significant broadband user base exists although total population penetration is low. IPTV trials have been launched by a number of operators with the telecom incumbent planning to launch services in 2008. Web TV services have been launched. Triple play services are available from the cable TV sector and DTTV developments are underway. Providing an insight into the aforementioned developments, this report also covers the major market operators, market developments and offers a variety of statistics.

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Ukraine - Key Statistics and Telecommunications Market

Ukraine’s developing telecoms market offers much potential due to the country’s large population and consistent macroeconomic growth. A number of alternative operators have deployed nationwide or regional transmission networks and launched services, primarily targeted at the higher-spending business market. Fixed-line networks are undergoing deployment and modernisation at a fortunate time due to widespread availability of Next Generation Network and Fixed Mobile Convergence technologies. A number of small fixed wireless access operators that offer services based on CDMA 800MHz technology are acquiring subscribers at significant growth rates. Drawing upon numerous statistics, this report provides a concise overview of the Ukrainian telecoms market, including brief profiles of major operators, telecom network infrastructure in the country and network developments which are underway.

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Slovenia - Convergence, Broadband & Internet Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts

Slovenia’s high Internet penetration is on par with western European nations. DSL and cable broadband services are widely available. Triple play services have been launched and Fibre-to-the-Home networks are being deployed. The incumbent SiOL is facing increased competition as a result of an improved wholesale access regime and consolidation in the cable market. Slovenia’s growing Internet market has spawned the birth of an Internet economy, with private individuals, corporations and governments involved as stakeholders. This report provides a concise overview of Slovenia’s Internet, broadband, digital TV, broadcasting and convergence markets in 2008, highlighting the major players and industry developments. It includes a variety of statistics and forecasts on future broadband penetration to 2017.

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Slovakia - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics

Slovakia’s mobile market is serviced by three mobile network operators. Penetration is at near saturation levels, although the launch of services by the third operator in 2007, coupled with the introduction of mobile number portability will have a positive effect on competition and penetration levels. Both of the established mobile network operators have focused on encouraging existing prepaid subscribers to spend more by encouraging migration to postpaid plans, as well as offering mobile broadband/content services, which have benefited from deployments of 3G/HSDPA networks. This report profiles Slovakia’s mobile market in 2008, providing statistics on the main operators, a snapshot of the consumer market and the growth of mobile data and content services.

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Slovakia - Convergence, Broadband & Internet Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts

Slovakia’s Internet market grew by 50% during 2006. Driving this rise is the growing uptake of higher-priced broadband services, through which triple play operators hope to sell content and convergence services. The emergence of wholesale DSL and FttH services will improve affordability and further drive take up, a development that will help foster Slovakia’s emerging Internet economy. This report profiles Slovakia’s fixed and wireless broadband markets in 2008, together with developments in the convergence and digital TV sector. It also provides forecasts on broadband take-up to 2017.

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Serbia - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics

Separate, independently administered telecom markets exist in Serbia and Kosovo. Both markets have been liberalised and competing operators offer services. Significant investment has been undertaken to rebuild, modernise and extend fixed network infrastructure. Broadband services are available in both Serbia and Kosovo via cable, xDSL and WiMAX. Triple play services have been launched by a competing operator in Kosovo. Mobile penetration is high in Serbia but growing in Kosovo. Three established mobile operators offer services in Serbia, while incumbent Vala900 is the only operator in Kosovo for the time being. Competing services in Serbia have been launched by a Telekom Austria-subsidiary while competing services in Kosovo are about to be launched by a Telekom Slovenia-owned operator. Mobile broadband services are available and growing availability of competing 3G and HSDPA services should further develop the nascent mobile broadband/content market, particularly in Serbia’s mature mobile voice market. This exhaustive report is an essential read for those seeking a comprehensive overview on the two separate telecom markets of Serbia and Kosovo, covering regulatory and technological developments, significant players as well as offering a variety of insightful statistics.

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Germany - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics

The German mobile market is the largest in Europe, and with strong growth in 2007 the country’s mobile penetration rate is rapidly catching up with the EU average. The market is dominated by two of the four network operators but there is increasingly lively activity from MVNOs and resellers which has fuelled competition and placed pressure on tariffs, resulting in lower ARPU. Regulatory pressure on termination tariffs has also encouraged operators to step-up their development of data applications to improve profit margins. This report provides key statistics and analysis on the mobile market in Germany in 2008, including an overview of the main operators together with 3G subscriber and mobile ARPU forecasts to 2012.

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Germany - Mobile Market - Mobile Data Services

The German mobile data market has enormous potential for growth. The four network operators have invested heavily in upgrading networks to meet growing demand for higher bandwidth mobile data services, while the regulator has anticipated future growth by preparing for fresh UMTS licences in 2008 with additional spectrum, and has begun a frequency assignment procedure for mobile TV services. Operators have fast-tracked development of data-rich applications to improve profit margins as voice ARPU continues to fall as a result of competition from resellers. This report provides key statistics and analysis on the mobile data market in Germany in 2008. It focuses on 3G services and assesses the range of advanced mobile data services and technologies such as mobile TV, HSDPA, and video over mobile.

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Australia - Broadband - NGN - Key Players

By the mid-2000s NGNs had become an integral part of the corporate networks and by 2008 the majority of corporates had fully-deployed NGNs in place. The NGN market is set to grow significantly moving into 2009 as it cannibalises other telecoms revenues. This is fuelled by Telstra’s ambitious five year NGN plan to overhaul the public network. The report explores and analyses the developments around this massive project. This will set Telstra up for the next 20 years, which is an excellent position to be in when facing the new Internet media future. Other key players in the market include Optus, Soul, Commander, Macquarie Telecom, iiNet, Primus, Internode, TransACT, PowerTel and Nextgen Networks.

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Primus Telecommunications Australia

Primus Telecommunications Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Primus Telecommunications US. The company is a facilities-based total service provider offering local, domestic and international telephony, data, ADSL, ADSL2+, web hosting, VPNs and mobile services. Although the original focus was small to medium businesses, the Primus customer base includes residential customers and large businesses. Primus is undertaking a major upgrade of its network by installing DSLAMs across Telstra exchanges. During 2008, Primus will look at divesting non-core assets and outsourcing or centralising more of its back-office operations. Primus has begun upgrade of its fibre-optic network which will offer customers speeds as high as 10Gb/s.

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Romania - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics

Romania’s mobile communications market is served by five mobile network operators utilising a mixture of GSM, CDMA and WCDMA technologies, although the market is dominated by two major players. Market competition has intensified following renewed investment in one operator by its owners, the entrance of a new market player and the launch of four competing WCDMA 3G services. However, the re-emergence of the third operator looks set to inject fresh competition into the market. Mobile data and content services are available and the launch of 3G services has enabled the emergence of an increasingly sophisticated mobile content market. This report provides a concise overview of Romania’s burgeoning mobile market, covering and analysing market and regulatory developments, as well as profiling the major operators and offering a variety of financial and performance statistics.

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