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 USA - Telecommunications - Key Statistics
Synopsis
US fixed-line subscribers and revenues continued to decline during 2009 and 2010, while wireless subscriber numbers and revenues enjoyed strong growth, driven largely by the growth of 3G networks and services, increased SMS, MMS and mobile broadband use. Broadband continued to experience solid growth, with the USA still boasting the world's largest broadband market, though its broadband penetration rank continues to languish around the middle of the OECD tables. The digital TV market also continued to enjoy strong growth, underpinned in particular by the analogue TV switch-off in June 2009. This report provides key statistical data for 2009 and 2010, covering the major telecommunications segments including fixed-line, wireless, broadband, Internet and broadcasting.
Last Update: 27 May 2010 Number of Pages: 6
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USA - Telecommunications - Regulatory Environment
Synopsis
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed to inject competition into the local telecommunications sector, but the RBOCs fought the provisions with such success that the Act's unbundling provisions were rendered largely ineffective. In addition, the FCC has ruled that the extensive fibre networks being deployed nationwide will not be subject to mandatory access provisions. Moreover, the regulator has sanctioned several mega-mergers leading to the most concentrated US telcos market since AT&T was broken up in 1984. However, in late 2008 President-elect Obama indicated his support for a network neutrality law and for stronger enforcement of antitrust policy. Similarly, under its newly appointed Chairman, Julius Genachowski, the FCC is expected to focus on fostering new entry, wireless broadband access, an Internet user bill of rights and possibly, on improved access to the telco incumbents' fixed networks. Significantly, in September 2009 the FCC commenced moves to introduce much-needed new network neutrality rules. This report provides an overview of the US telecommunications regulatory framework including key regulatory issues arising from the emergence of VoIP and from convergence with the broadcasting industry.
Last Update: 23 Sep 2009 Number of Pages: 18
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USA - Telecoms, Wireless and Broadband - Overview and Analysis - 2009-2010
Synopsis
The US telecommunications markets continue to converge towards a triple-play model of bundled-voice, TV and broadband data services. The Regional Bell Operating Companies, traditionally landline voice operators, are now key providers of broadband through DSL and increasingly through their fibre optic network deployments. Their high-bandwidth fibre networks have also facilitated their entry into the lucrative pay TV market with an IPTV offering.
Meanwhile the cable companies, traditionally TV providers, still retain the lead in terms of broadband subscriber numbers, and more recently have been making significant strides into the voice market with low-cost VoIP services. VoIP is also making headway in the mobile market, and is expected to account for a major share of mobile voice traffic within five years. The deployment of WiMAX and the commitment to LTE 4G networks brings the promise of new mobile digital media developments on open access networks. Thus, while traditional landline voice revenues continue to fall, mobile data revenues grow apace.
The economic downturn has constrained growth in the telecommunications industry, although most sectors remained in positive growth territory throughout. Perhaps aided by the recession, the Obama administration and the reform-minded FCC Chairman are aiming to oversee regulatory reform in favour of greater competition in those sectors in which a telco-cable duopoly persists.
Last Update: 29 May 2010 Number of Pages: 18
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USA - VoIP Market - Analysis, Statistics and Forecasts
Synopsis
Strong subscriber and revenue growth rates have positioned VoIP firmly on the US telecommunications map. Since the entry of Comcast and other cable companies, VoIP services have been emerging apace. In 2010 the US cable companies were providing telephone services to more than 20 million subscribers. Non-facilities based, or ‘pure play', VoIP providers, such as Skype, are making strong inroads into the US VoIP market. The VoIP market has also witnessed the entry of Microsoft and Apple and Internet giants Google and Yahoo! Mobile VoIP is poised for exponential growth, underpinned by the widespread adoption of WiFi-enabled handsets. The deployment of 3G networks, of the Clear WiMAX network on which Sprint Nextel and others provide mobile services, and the decisions by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility to upgrade to an open access LTE platform for their 4G investments will propel mobile VoIP into the mainstream of mobile telecommunications.
Last Update: 18 May 2010 Number of Pages: 15
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USA - Wireless Market - Major Operators
In January 2009 Verizon Wireless became the largest wireless operator in the US with its acquisition of Alltel Corp. The US wireless market remained dominated by Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and Sprint Nextel, together accounting for 78% market share. T-Mobile USA is the fourth largest provider with around 12%. In 3G networks, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel are dominating with their CDMA2000 technologies, with subscriber numbers outstripping those on the WCDMA technology offered by AT&T Mobility. However, the launch of HSDPA enhancements by AT&T Mobility had begun to significantly close that gap. The next battle looming is in 4G technology, with Sprint Nextel having started a WiMAX deployment to 85% of the largest US markets, while other carriers, notably Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility announcing their LTE strategies. Wireless data is accounting for an increasing share of company revenues and will continue to do so as wireless broadband services and mobile TV gather momentum. This report provides analysis and statistics on the US wireless market, together with brief overviews and key operating data of the major operators.
Last Update: 4 Feb 2009 Number of Pages: 19
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