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Last updated: 1 May 2013 Update History
Report Status: Archived
Report Pages: 64
Analyst: Henry Lancaster
Publication Overview
This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Hungary’s telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors. Subjects include:
Key developments:
Telco tax raises HUF61 billion but cuts into operator profits and CAPEX; operators report lower revenue; access regulations incorporate fibre and cable infrastructure sharing; National Media and Infocommunication Authority inaugurated to oversee telecoms sector; DTTV available to 95% of population yet ASO completion put off to end-2014; UPC cable dominance following purchase of FiberNet assets; Magyar Telekom launches Interactive Sat TV satellite TV platform; New Media Law causing EC concerns; UPC launches mobile service as an MVNO; RG Networks launches satellite broadband via Eutelsat; FttX subscriber base approaches 350,000; government expands e-payment systems; Maygar Telecom steps up e-health initiatives; regulator market data to March 2013; telco’s financial and operating data for Q4 2012; market developments to May 2013.
Companies covered in this report include:
UPC Hungary, Maygar Telecom, Hungarotel, GTS Datanet, FiberNet, Antenna Hungaria, Maygar Televizio, TV2, Invitel, Antenna Hungaria, T-Mobile, Telenor, Vodafone Hungary.
Researcher:- Henry Lancaster
Current publication date:- May 2012 (11th Edition)
Executive Summary
BuddeComm’s half-yearly publication, Hungary - 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 March 2013; telco’s financial and operating data for Q4 2012; market developments to May 2013.
Economic background
Poorly executed fiscal policies since the beginning of the century resulted in a high state budget deficit which successive governments have tackled through introducing austerity measures, lower state spending and increased taxes. The government’s ‘crisis tax’ levied on telecom sector revenue has been criticised by the EC as unfair to foreign-owned telcos, while the Court of Justice may be asked to intervene in early 2013 to have the tax repealed. GDP was estimated to have fallen 1% for 2012, with stagnation recorded in about half of national industries, though that for ICT has grown slightly.
Telecom market overview
Dominated by international players including Telekom Deutschland, Telenor, UPC and Vodafone, Hungary’s telecom sector remains attractive to outside investors. The overall market, particularly the mobile and broadband sectors, became more dynamic after Hungary joined the EU in 2004. Membership saw an injection of funding as well as regulatory oversight. Although liberalisation has meant that there are numerous active players, the various sectors are served by a few key operators.
Broadband market
Hungary enjoys high broadband penetration compared to other Central and Eastern European countries. DSL and cable remain the dominant access platforms though FttX has emerged as a key focus for future growth, while the 51% growth in the mobile broadband subscriber base in the year to September 2012 illustrates the potential for services and revenue from that sector in coming years. Cable networks are being rapidly upgraded with DOCSIS3.0 technology, so enabling players to offer bundled services.
Key telecom parameters – 2010; 2013
Sector |
2010 |
2013 (e) |
Subscribers by sector (million): |
||
Fixed broadband subscribers |
1.91 |
2.19 |
Mobile broadband |
1.0 |
2.9 |
Mobile phone |
12.01 |
11.80 |
Fixed-line telephony |
2.93 |
3.02 |
Penetration by sector: |
||
Fixed broadband |
20% |
25% |
Mobile |
120% |
118% |
Fixed-line |
33% |
31% |
(Source: BuddeComm)
Market Highlights
This report is essential reading for those needing high level strategic information and objective analysis on the telecom sector in Hungary. 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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