Fiber In The Last Mile: PON, Ethernet And VDSL (Subscriber, CPE & Infrastructure Forecasts To 2013) - 2008 Edition

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

• 1.0 Introduction & Scope
• 1.1 Scope
  • 1.1.1 Product Definition
  • 1.1.2 Quantitative Analyses
  • 1.1.3 Objectives
• 1.2 Methodology
  • 1.2.1 Information Sources
  • 1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 - Technology Trends

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 What is FTTx?
• 2.2 What Equipment is Needed for FTTx?
• 2.3 Active Point-to-Point vs. Passive Optical Networks
  • 2.3.1 Active Point-to-Point (Active Ethernet)
  • 2.3.2 Advantages of an Active Ethernet System
  • 2.3.3 Disadvantages of an Active Ethernet System
  • 2.3.4 Passive Optical Network
  • 2.3.5 Advantages of PON Based Systems
  • 2.3.6 Disadvantages of PON Based Systems
  • 2.3.7 The Near Future - 10 GEPON, 10 GPON & WDM-PON
  • 2.3.8 Bendable Fiber Helps FTTx Deployments

Chapter 3 - Worldwide Market Statistics & Forecasts

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Definitions
  • 3.1.1 FTTx
  • 3.1.2 Broadband
  • 3.1.3 Customer Premise Equipment
  • 3.1.4 Central Office
• 3.2 Major Market Drivers & IMS' Assumptions Relating to These Drivers
  • 3.2.1 Competition
  • 3.2.2 Demand for Increased Bandwidth
  • 3.2.3 Triple / Quadruple Play Services Boosting Fiber Demand
  • 3.2.4 Regulatory Environment
  • 3.2.5 Government Funding in Rural Areas Drives Fiber Deployments
  • 3.2.6 Different Infrastructures Require Different Fiber Solutions & Strategies
  • 3.2.7 Greenfield Sites
  • 3.2.8 Competing Technologies Can Help Boost Fiber Deployments
  • 3.2.9 Equipment Replacement / Upgrading
  • 3.2.10 Laying Fiber Can Be Expensive & Time Consuming
  • 3.2.11 MDUs Provide Challenges as Well as Opportunities for Fiber Suppliers
• 3.3 Worldwide Broadband Market Trends
• 3.4 Worldwide FTTx Market Trends

Chapter 4 - EMEA Market Statistics & Forecasts

• 4.0 EMEA FTTx Overview
• 4.1 Austria
  • 4.1.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.1.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.1.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.1.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.2 Belgium
  • 4.2.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.2.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plants
  • 4.2.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.2.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.3 Denmark
  • 4.3.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.3.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.3.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.3.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.4 Finland
  • 4.4.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.4.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.4.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.4.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.5 France
  • 4.5.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.5.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.5.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.5.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.6 Germany
  • 4.6.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.6.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.6.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.6.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.7 Ireland
  • 4.7.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.7.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.7.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.7.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.8 Israel
  • 4.8.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.8.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.8.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.8.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.9 Italy
  • 4.9.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.9.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.9.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.9.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.10 Netherlands
  • 4.10.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.10.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.10.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.10.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.11 Norway
  • 4.11.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.11.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.11.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.11.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.12 Poland
  • 4.12.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.12.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.12.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.12.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.13 Portugal
  • 4.13.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.13.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.13.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.13.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.14 Russia
  • 4.14.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.14.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.14.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.14.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.15 Spain
  • 4.15.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.15.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.15.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.15.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.16 Sweden
  • 4.16.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.16.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.16.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.16.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.17 Switzerland
  • 4.17.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.17.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.17.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.17.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.18 United Kingdom
  • 4.18.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 4.18.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.18.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.18.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 4.19 Rest of EMEA
  • 4.19.1 Broadband Outlook
  • 4.19.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 4.19.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 4.19.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type

Chapter 5 - Americas Market Statistics & Forecasts

• 5.0 Americas FTTx Overview
• 5.1 Argentina
  • 5.1.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 5.1.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.1.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.1.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 5.2 Brazil
  • 5.2.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 5.2.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.2.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.2.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 5.3 Canada
  • 5.3.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 5.3.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.3.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.3.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 5.4 Mexico
  • 5.4.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 5.4.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.4.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.4.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 5.5 USA
  • 5.5.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 5.5.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.5.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.5.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 5.6 Rest of Americas
  • 5.6.1 Broadband Outlook
  • 5.6.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 5.6.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 5.6.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type

Chapter 6 - Asia Market Statistics & Forecasts

• 6.0 Asia FTTx Overview
• 6.1 Australia
  • 6.1.1 Broadband Competitive Environment & Outlook
  • 6.1.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.1.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.1.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.2 China
  • 6.2.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.2.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.2.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.2.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.3 Hong Kong
  • 6.3.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.3.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.3.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.3.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.4 Japan
  • 6.4.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.4.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.4.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.4.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.5 New Zealand
  • 6.5.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.5.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.5.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.5.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.6 Singapore
  • 6.6.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.6.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.6.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.6.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.7 South Korea
  • 6.7.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.7.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.7.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.7.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.8 Taiwan
  • 6.8.1 Broadband Outlook & Competitive Environment
  • 6.8.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.8.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.8.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type
• 6.9 Rest of Asia
  • 6.9.1 Broadband Outlook
  • 6.9.2 Fiber Market Deployments & Plans
  • 6.9.3 Fiber Market by Network Technology & Architecture
  • 6.9.4 Fiber Market by Equipment Type

Chapter 7 - The Competitive Environment for FTTx Equipment

• 7.0 Introduction
• 7.1 The Competitive Environment for FTTx Equipment
  • 7.1.1 The Structure of the FTTx Supplier Base
  • 7.1.2 Mergers & Acquisitions in the FTTx Equipment Market
• 7.2 Market Share Estimates for FTTx Equipment Manufacturers
  • 7.2.1 Total World FTTx Equipment Market Share Estimates
• 7.3 Competing Fixed Broadband Technologies

Appendix 1 - Glossary of Terms

Appendix 2 - List of Tables and Figures