Central and Eastern European Fixed Telecoms: market sizings and forecasts 2008-2014

“The time-lag between the development of fixed and mobile broadband in Central and Eastern Europe is shorter than in Western Europe, making mobile broadband in the region an even more potent substitutive threat to DSL.” Rupert Wood , Principal Analyst.

This report analyses current trends and market developments in Central and Eastern European fixed telecoms markets, and presents comprehensive forecasts for Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. Both the report slide pack and the Excel data annex provide detailed forecasts of subscriber numbers, average spend per site and overall spend for three types of site (residential, small and medium business, and large business) and three basic service categories (narrowband, broadband and business networks), subdivided into appropriate service and technology components. In addition, the forecasts provide line-data forecasts for seven narrowband and broadband access technologies, broken down by business and residential segments, and volume forecasts for PSTN and VoIP-originated traffic.

• What are the growth prospects for fixed-line operators in Central and Eastern Europe?
• How will growth differ between countries that have joined the EU and those that have not?
• Will fixed - mobile substitution slow down or accelerate?
• How much will fixed - mobile substitution affect the data/Internet market?
• What level of penetration can be expected for residential and business broadband?
• What is the relationship between GDP and the level of spend in individual markets?

Central and Eastern European fixed telecoms: market sizings and forecasts 2008- 2014 is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the key factors that will influence the nature and size of the Central and Eastern European fixed telecoms market over the next six years. The slide-pack format makes the key issues quick and easy to digest, while the Excel data tables of forecasts make this report ideal for those wanting more detailed estimates for particular countries, market segments, technologies or services.

If you are making decisions regarding investments or strategies in the fixed market - whether for an operator, vendor, investment bank, systems integrator, IT vendor, content provider or consultancy - you cannot afford to be without this report and its detailed forecasts.