Last updated: 20 Aug 2012 Update History
Report Status: Archived
Report Pages: 72
Analyst: Henry Lancaster
Publication Overview
This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in the Czech Republic’s telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors. Subjects include:
Key developments:
VOLNY transfers DSL subscribers to O2 and sues for CZK4 billion; telecom revenue falls 4.1% in Q1 2012; government’s ICT strategy developing cost savings; Dial Telecom quadruples international capacity; ASO on CT1 and CT2 completed; Ceske Radiokomunikace buys CDG to control three muxes; SkyLink bought by M7 Group; DVB-T2 expected to reach 60% population coverage by end-2012; CRa merges with majority shareholder MCCH; Vodafone launches VDSL2 services; RIO Media building one of the largest FttH networks; BPL in Prague a success through SmartCity Platform; cloud computing now used by 20% of businesses; broadband subscriber base show steady growth; MNOs promote m-payment services; T-Mobile launches DC-HSPA+; Telefónica and T-Mobile sign network sharing agreement; regulator closes analogue NMT network; spectrum auction in several bands prepared for later in 2012; regulator’s 2011 annual report and market update to June 2012; telcos’ operating and financial data to June 2012; market developments to mid-2012.
Companies covered in this report include:
Telefónica O2, T-Mobile, GTS Czech, Èeské Radiokomunikace, MobilKom, T-Systems Czech Republic, BT, ÈD-Telematika, ÈEZ ICT Services and UPC Èeská republika, DigiTV, CRa, CDG, Vodafone, Nej TV, RIO Media, T-Mobile CR.
Researcher:- Henry Lancaster
Current publication date:- August 2012 (11th Edition)
Executive Summary
BuddeComm’s annual publication, Czech Republic - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts, provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in the telecommunications and digital media markets in one of Eastern Europe’s more progressive countries. The report includes the regulator’s market data to the end of 2011, telcos’ financial and operating data to June 2012, and market developments in mid-2012.
Economic background
Following two years of solid growth, the economy faltered in 2008, falling by 4.7%. Slow growth was again achieved in 2009, though it slowed again in 2011, to 1.7%, and is expected to show only marginal growth for 2012. The recovery process has been jeopardised by inflationary pressures caused by a growth in costs for oil, food and raw materials, counteracted by the strengthening Czech currency.
Telecom market overview
Economic difficulties have been mirrored in the telecoms sector, where revenue has fallen steadily since 2010. The largest fall has been in the mobile sector, while overall ICT revenue has also declined. Little respite is expected through to 2013 as telcos face stiffening competition in a maturing market as well as the effects of newly imposed termination and roaming tariffs.
Broadband market
In general terms, the market share of broadband subscribers held by DSL providers has fallen since 2006 while the cable sector has been relatively stable. The Market share of FttX has risen steadily, though at a slower pace than that of mobile broadband. In the wake of the greater availability and capabilities of mobile technologies, the market share of broadband based on WiFi and FWA has fallen since about 2007.
Key telecom parameters – 2010; 2012
Sector |
2010 |
2012 |
Subscribers by sector (million): |
||
Fixed broadband subscribers |
2.30 |
2.79 |
Mobile broadband |
0.54 |
0.76 |
Mobile phone |
14.4 |
13.5 |
Fixed-line telephony |
1.89 |
1.65 |
Penetration by sector: |
||
Fixed broadband |
22% |
26% |
Mobile |
136% |
131% |
Fixed-line |
18% |
14% |
(Source: BuddeComm)
Market Highlights
This report is essential reading for those needing high level strategic information and objective analysis on the telecom sector in the Czech Republic. It provides further information on:
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