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 Switzerland - Broadband Market - Overview Statistics & Forecasts
Switzerland had one of the highest Internet and broadband penetration rates in Europe, ranking fifth among OECD countries. Broadband has replaced telephone communications as the main growth area since 2004, with DSL the principal access technology. The incumbent's Bluewin DSL product dominates the market with Cablecom's service, but Zurich's plans for municipal fibre may open the gates for widespread FttH in the larger cities in coming years, following models seen in France and The Netherlands. Strong growth in wireless broadband has added to the mix. This report presents an analysis of Switzerland's broadband market in 2008. It profiles the main players in the DSL, cable and wireless sectors, detailing technological developments for the provision of triple play services and providing broadband forecasts to 2017. It also examines regulatory issues surrounding municipal fibre, the April 2007 legislation providing for local loop unbundling and the provision of broadband as a Universal Service.
Last Update: 14 May 2008 Number of Pages: 11
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Switzerland - Key Statistics Telecom Market & Regulatory Overviews
Switzerland has an advanced telecom market, with one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the OECD. The country's mountainous topography helped to establish a number of cable networks, though in recent years DSL has become the preferred means of broadband access. Although not a member of the EU, the country's economic integration has meant that its telecom market deregulation has followed the EU's liberalisation framework. This report presents a statistical profile of Switzerland's fixed network in 2008. It also assesses the regulatory environment, noting the status of local loop unbundling, legislated in April 2007, and the provision of broadband as a Universal Service. It evaluates the strategies and performance of major service providers, and looks ahead to market developments in coming years.
Last Update: 14 May 2008 Number of Pages: 12
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Switzerland - Mobile Market - Overview & Statistics
Switzerland's mobile penetration in 2007 was on a par with the European average, and although ARPU was relatively stagnant the operators have pooled their resources to develop mobile TV in a bid to increase data use. In September 2007 Swisscom Broadcast was awarded a national mobile TV licence, using the DVB-H standard, being required to provide all TV broadcasters and telcos with equal access to the platform. The country's triopoly of service providers all provide 3G services while a fourth competitor, 3G Mobile, had its licence revoked in April 2007. The regulator has allowed operators to share 3G network resources, while GSM spectrum has also been allocated for 3G use. This report profiles Switzerland's mobile market in 2008, presenting an analysis on the regulatory environment and a profile of the main providers. It also assesses data services, details developments in mobile TV and other new technologies, and looks ahead to market developments in coming years.
Last Update: 14 May 2008 Number of Pages: 14
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