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 Italy - Broadband Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts
Synopsis
The Italian broadband market has strong competition in the DSL sector and a vibrant fibre sector. In the absence of effective cross-platform competition from cable networks, DSL has benefited from the market entry of new players such as Vodafone. Several operators have invested in ADSL2+ and VDSL infrastructure, propelling the market for high-bandwidth bundled services, while Telecom Italia's newly created Open Access division has aimed to improve competitor access to its networks. Regulatory measures have also been taken to address competitor access to NGNs. This report presents key statistics on the Italian broadband market in 2011, including the burgeoning fibre sector. It also assesses the wireless market, detailing the regulatory treatment for WiMAX auctions, and provides broadband forecasts to 2020.
Key developments:
NGN Committee works on open access network, Fastweb, Wind and Vodafone continuing with €2.5 billion NGN project; Milan's Metroweb sold to F2i and IMI Investimenti; Fastweb bundles broadband with Sky Italia; regulator's end-2010 market data; operator data for Q1 2011.
Companies covered in this report include:
Telecom Italia, Metroweb, Fastweb, Vodafone, Tiscali, Wind, BT Italia.
Last Update: 14 Jul 2011 Number of Pages: 22
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Italy - Digital Media Market Insights, Statistics and Analysis
Synopsis
Italy's market for triple play and converging media applications has been strengthened by the excellent DSL broadband network and the expanding fibre footprint. The digital TV market has progressed well, with a number of regions having switched to digital terrestrial TV and with broadcasters having set up a second DTH satellite platform to compete with Sky Italia. Satellite TV remains the main pay TV platform in the absence of cable TV, while IPTV has an increasing presence strengthened by upgraded fixed-line delivery networks. This report analyses Italy's market for bundled services and digital media in 2011, providing an overview of the country's digital TV markets and an assessment of regulatory and market measures to prepare for analogue switchover in 2012.
Key developments: analogue TV spectrum auction troubled by broadcaster compensation claims; Dahlia TV folds; Sky Italia and Fastweb team to provide bundled services; State Council allows Sky Italia to tender for DTT frequencies; regulator's 2010 market data; operator data to Q1 2011.
Companies covered in this report include: Telecom Italia, Wind, Fastweb, Tiscali, Sky Italia, Tivůsat.
Last Update: 17 Jun 2011 Number of Pages: 17
Single User: USD $135.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
Italy - Key Statistics, Telecom Market and Regulatory Overviews
Synopsis
Italy's large telecom market boasts one of the highest rates for mobile penetration in Europe, while the fibre-optic sector has seen significant development in recent years, both in operator investment and in regulatory measures. Broadband uptake is growing rapidly as a result of fibre and ADSL2+ infrastructure upgrades, though the country still lags behind benchmark countries for average broadband access speeds. The fixed-line sector continues to dwindle as consumers adopt mobile-only solutions and VoIP. This report analyses the key aspects of the Italian telecom market in 2011, providing the latest data and statistics on the country and the fixed network services sector. It also reviews the key regulatory issues including number portability and local loop unbundling, In addition, the report assess the effects of the government's push for Telecom Italia's structural separation and the implications for open access for competitors.
Key developments:
Regulator addresses fibre network open access; proposed FiberCo to coordinate fibre deployments to 20 million people in 15 cities by 2015; Telecom Italia commitment to deliver FttH/FttB to an additional 138 cities by 2018; regulator's 2010 market data report; operator data to Q1 2011.
Companies covered in this report include:
Telecom Italia, Fastweb, Wind, BT Italia, Tiscali.
Last Update: 28 Jun 2011 Number of Pages: 27
Single User: USD $185.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
Italy - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts
Synopsis
Italy's vibrant mobile market is supported by a large population receptive to new technologies. The popularity of multiple-SIM use has led to a mobile penetration rate far above the European average. The market is dominated by three operators, while a fourth, 3 Italia, has struggled to make a profit or significantly expand its customer base. All four providers operate 3G networks, while investments in network upgrades have provided rich opportunities for mobile data use among consumers. A trial SCDMA network launched in late 2008 has added to the mix. This report provides an analytic overview of Italy's mobile market in 2011, including the latest statistics, the key regulatory issues and the growth of mobile data services. It also profiles the major providers and the likely impact of emerging technologies on their strategies for coming years, and provides ARPU and 3G forecasts to 2015.
Key developments:
Regulator extends 3G licences to 2029 and GSM licences to 2027; Vodafone introduces Booster femtocell unit, TIM contracts NSN for 7,000 LTE base stations; mobile market value falls to €21 billion in 2010; TIM to close mobile TV service; 3 Italia signed a seven-year managed services contract with Ericsson; Digi Mobil launched mobile services tailored to Romanians in Italy; regulator market data to end-2010; operator data to Q1 2011.
Companies covered in this report include:
3 Italia, TOM, Vodafone, Wind.
Last Update: 24 Jun 2011 Number of Pages: 26
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