At one time Italy was the talk of Europe in terms of next-generation access, with innovative competitive operator Fastweb leading the way with its FTTB deployment. However, Fastweb’s deployment was always going to be limited, and with no other network-based competition the market is heavily dominated...

Using its own P2P distribution technology, Zattoo provides ad-supported feeds of linear free-to-air broadcast channels to users’ PCs. Its no-frills approach to Internet TV presents a welcome change from the rising flood of gimmicky Internet video sites, but also curbs Zattoo’s potential for monetisation....

The demands of business software applications continue to grow and this places ever-greater demands on enterprise WANs (wide area networks). In addition, we are increasingly seeing voice and multimedia supported on the same networks as business-critical applications. However, ensuring that networks are...

With low disposable income and low penetration rates for fixed and broadband services, the Eastern European markets pose a challenging environment for telcos. Mobile revenues have gone some way to offsetting declining fixed voice revenues and despite launching innovative broadband services and bundles,...

Voice remains an important service and revenue generator in Asia. Developed and emerging markets are on distinct and very different growth paths. The key drivers in the Asian voice market are: rapid investment in new technology and networksa customer base that is keen to access and use new serviceshigh...

Ericsson is the acknowledged market leader in network infrastructure, due primarily to the strength of its mobile offering. As its telco customers aim to deliver triple- and quad-play portfolios, Ericsson has restructured to focus on multimedia requirements and plugged gaps in its portfolio with acquisitions....

The UK is one of the most competitive broadband markets in the world. However, it is one of the few advanced European markets that has yet to announce a major FTTx initiative. The incumbent operator, BT, and the national government are therefore coming under increasing pressure from a variety of stakeholders...

This report is a review of broadband deployments in the United States with an in-depth look at both retail and wholesale services offered by the two largest incumbent operators, AT&T and Verizon. It explores the networks being deployed and the technologies being used with an emphasis on FTTx but...

Ovum has recently published worldwide forecasts for mobile total connections and ARPU. This report analyses the key themes and underlying trends shaping these forecasts. Table of contents Executive summary In a nutshell Key messages Ovum view Regional overview of connections Mobile connections...

Unlike many other European countries, France has opted to bypass the cheaper option of fibre-to-the-cabinet plus VDSL and is going straight to fibre-to-the-business/home (FTTB/H). It is a strategy that has now been adopted by all of France’s leading broadband operators, including the cable operator,...