The report provides an overview of the latest trends in the broadband market in eleven countries of Central and Eastern Europe with respect to the number of subscribers, market shares of major providers, and developments of broadband services. The main broadband access technologies covered in the report include DSL, cable, fixed wireless access and mobile technologies. The report also assesses market size in each country and outlines market development prospects in the medium term.
Broadband in Eastern Europe in brief
- Eastern European broadband market structure
- Recent trends on fixed, mobile and broadband markets
- Policy and regulatory developments
- Market player strategies
- Growth opportunities in the Eastern European broadband market
- Market forecasts up to 2011
Scope
- 20 countries - Central & Eastern Europe
- 40 operators
- Broadband, fixed & mobile telephony
Key questions
- What is the current state of broadband development in Central and Eastern Europe and how does it compare to Western Europe? Which countries exhibit the highest levels of growth?
- How is competition developing? What is the capacity of cable operators and alternative telecom operators to compete against incumbent operators?
- How can mobile broadband contribute to the expansion of broadband access?
- How is the action of regulators and policy makers impacting the market?
- What are the prospects for triple play in Central and Eastern Europe?
- What is the medium-term outlook for broadband growth across Central and Eastern Europe?
Who should read this report?
Telecom operators
- Assess how broadband technologies are developing in Eastern Europe
- Understand incumbent and alternative operators' positioning
Equipment manufacturers
- Find out which operators are planning to invest in Eastern European broadband market
- Identify new broadband projects in Eastern Europe
Telecom regulators & Administrations
- Compare the positioning of domestic markets in Eastern Europe
- Keep track of regulatory developments in Eastern Europe
Investors and analysts
- Understand the specifics of domestic markets
- Identify growth opportunities in the Eastern European broadband market
Broadband in Eastern Europe is gaining rapid momentum, driven by improved services and increasing competition. Estonia and Slovenia are currently leading the region in terms of penetration, while . . .