Last updated: 19 Dec 2012 Update History
Report Status: Archived
Report Pages: 180
Analyst: Henry Lancaster
Publication Overview
This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Germany’s telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors. Subjects include:
Key developments:
NGA Forum adopts framework policy on the interoperability of broadband networks; TD’s VDSL solution requiring regulatory approval; Vodafone considers migrating DSL subscribers to LTE network; KDG extends 100Mb/s DOCSIS 3.0 network to 6.9 million homes, rolls out free WiFi network in Berlin; spectrum auctions to release sub-GHz band for mobile broadband; higher ARPU contract plans now making up majority of subscriber base; Vodafone reports 27,000 LTE customers; substitution of voice and SMS by mobile apps problematic for MNOs; 800MHz coverage obligation met in all 13 Länder; new MTRs proposed to 2014; DT and FT agree on multi-million euro procurement and network JV; E-Plus granted right to use 900MHz band for 3G/HSPA services; VATM market data updates for 2011; regulator market data for 2011; telcos’ operating and financial data to September 2012; market developments to December 2012.
Companies covered in this report include:
Telekom Deutschland, Vodafone, E-Plus, Freenet, CallMobile, O2, United Internet, Tiscali, Freenet, Telefónica, QSC, Kabel BW, Kabel Deutschland, Unitymedia, PrimaCom, The Cloud, Energie Baden-Wurttemberg, BT Global Services, Tele2, ARD, ZDF, RTL Group, Sky Deutschland.
Researcher:- Henry Lancaster
Current publication date:- December 2012 (11th Edition)
Executive Summary
BuddeComm’s annual publication, Germany - 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 Europe’s largest countries. The report includes the regulator’s market data for 2011, VATM market data for 2011, telcos’ operating and financial data to September 2012, and market developments to December 2012.
Telecom market overview
Germany’s telecom market is supported by one of the largest and more affluent populations in Europe. Although the VATM expected total turnover to fall slightly in 2012, BITKOM forecasted a 2.8% growth in IT and telecoms in the year, falling to 1.6% in 2013. The market has been propped up by broadband and mobile data services while revenue from mobile voice services will continue to fall steadily.
Mobile market
The mobile sector will be a key growth area in coming years, with MNOs keen to develop their mobile data revenue to offset declining voice revenue. LTE networks are being built out rapidly to accommodate consumer needs for quality data and services, while MNOs since the end of 2012 have been able to utilize the 800MHz band for LTE in urban as well as rural areas.
Germany – Key telecom parameters – 2010; 2012
Sector |
2010 |
2012 (e) |
Subscribers to telecoms services (million): |
||
Fixed-line telephony |
31.8 |
29.9 |
Fixed broadband subscribers |
26.9 |
30.7 |
SIM cards in service |
111.0 |
115.2 |
Telecom penetration by service: |
||
Fixed-line telephony |
38% |
36% |
Fixed broadband penetration rate |
30% |
38% |
SIM penetration (population) |
133% |
140% |
(Source: BuddeComm)
Market Highlights
This report is essential reading for those needing high level strategic information and objective analysis on the telecom sector in Germany. It provides further information on:
Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year.
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