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 Italy - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics & 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 triple play services, while Telecom Italia's newly created Open Access division has aimed to improve competitor access to networks. Regulatory measures have also been taken to address competitor access to NGNs. This report presents key statistics on the Italian broadband market in 2010, including the burgeoning fibre sector. It also assesses the wireless market, detailing the regulatory treatment for the WiMAX auction in 2008, and provides broadband forecasts to 2019.
Last Update: 10 May 2010 Number of Pages: 20
Single User: USD $110.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
Italy - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV
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 TV in 2010, 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.
Last Update: 4 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 15
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Italy - Key Statistics, Telecom Market & Regulatory Overviews
Synopsis
Italy's large telecom market boasts one of the highest rates for mobile penetration in Europe, while the fibre optic sector saw significant development in 2009, 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 2010, 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.
Last Update: 10 May 2010 Number of Pages: 24
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Italy - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics & 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 2010, 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.
Last Update: 25 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 24
Single User: USD $120.00 ex-GST View Table of Contents
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