2006 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Asia - Vertical Market Report Pack

Table of Contents

Volume 1 - 2006 Central Asian Broadband and Internet Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF THE BROADBAND AND INTERNET MARKETS

• 1.1Internet market
  • 1.1.1Market overview
  • 1.1.2Cultural and regulatory issues
  • 1.1.3Internet advertising
  • 1.1.4Asian Domain Name Dispute-Resolution Centre
  • 1.1.5Internet access and infrastructure
  • 1.1.6ISP market
  • 1.1.7ASP market
  • 1.1.8Intranets and extranets
• 1.2Broadband market
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 1.2.3Cable Modem
  • 1.2.4Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 1.2.5Wireless broadband
  • 1.2.6Satellite Internet
  • 1.2.7Broadband over Powerline (BPL) services / Powerline Communications (PLC)
  • 1.2.8Major broadband markets in Asia

2. ARMENIA

• 2.1Internet market
  • 2.1.1Market overview
  • 2.1.2ISP market

3. AZERBAIJAN

• 3.1Internet market
  • 3.1.1Market overview
  • 3.1.2ISP market

4. GEORGIA

• 4.1Internet market
  • 4.1.1Market overview
  • 4.1.2ISP market

5. KAZAKHSTAN

• 5.1Internet market
  • 5.1.1Market overview
  • 5.1.2ISP market

6. KYRGYZSTAN

• 6.1Internet market
  • 6.1.1Market overview
  • 6.1.2ISP market

7. TAJIKISTAN

• 7.1Internet market
  • 7.1.1Market overview

8. TURKMENISTAN

• 8.1Internet market
  • 8.1.1Market overview

9. UZBEKISTAN

• 9.1Internet market
  • 9.1.1Market overview
  • 9.1.2ISP market

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 2 - 2006 North Asian Broadband and Internet Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF THE BROADBAND AND INTERNET MARKETS

• 1.1Internet market
• 1.2Market overview
  • 1.2.2Cultural and regulatory issues
  • 1.2.3Internet advertising
  • 1.2.4Asian Domain Name Dispute-Resolution Centre
  • 1.2.5Internet access and infrastructure
  • 1.2.6ISP market
  • 1.2.7ASP market
  • 1.2.8Intranets and extranets
• 1.3Broadband market
  • 1.3.1Market overview
  • 1.3.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 1.3.3Cable Modem
  • 1.3.4Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 1.3.5Wireless broadband
  • 1.3.6Satellite Internet
  • 1.3.7Broadband over Powerline (BPL) services / Powerline Communications (PLC)
  • 1.3.8Major broadband markets in Asia

2. CHINA

• 2.1Internet market
  • 2.1.1Overview
  • 2.1.2Internet statistics
  • 2.1.3Analysis -slowdown of Internet growth in China
• 2.2Broadband market
  • 2.2.1Overview
  • 2.2.2Broadband service providers
  • 2.2.3Broadband networks
• 2.3E-services
  • 2.3.1Overview
  • 2.3.2E-commerce
  • 2.3.3Regulatory issues
  • 2.3.4Internet regulations and censorship
  • 2.3.5Google.cn
  • 2.3.6E-payment systems
  • 2.3.7E-government
  • 2.3.8E-entertainment
  • 2.3.9Search engines

3. HONG KONG

• 3.1Internet market
  • 3.1.1Market overview
  • 3.1.2ISP market
  • 3.1.3Major ISPs
• 3.2Broadband market
  • 3.2.1Overview
  • 3.2.2Licensing
  • 3.2.3Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
  • 3.2.4Cable modem
  • 3.2.5Wireless broadband
  • 3.2.6Broadband via satellite
  • 3.2.7E-Services

4. JAPAN

• 4.1Internet and Broadband statistics
• 4.2Broadband market
  • 4.2.1Overview
  • 4.2.2Mega Consortium / Broadband Consortium Japan (BB Japan)
  • 4.2.3Impact of broadband on voice market
• 4.3Cable modems
  • 4.3.1Market overview
  • 4.3.2Regulatory issues
• 4.4Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
  • 4.4.1Market overview
  • 4.4.2Major ADSL providers
• 4.5Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 4.5.1Market overview
  • 4.5.2Major FttH players
• 4.6Broadband over powerline (BPL) / powerline communications (PLC)
• 4.7Wireless broadband
  • 4.7.1Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  • 4.7.2Major WLAN providers
  • 4.7.3Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN)
  • 4.7.4Ultra Wideband (UWB)
  • 4.7.5Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS)
  • 4.7.6Broadband Internet via satellite
• 4.8Global LAN Ethernet

5. MACAU

• 5.1Internet market
  • 5.1.1Market overview
• 5.2Broadband market
  • 5.2.1Broadband statistics
  • 5.2.2ADSL

6. MONGOLIA

• 6.1Internet market
  • 6.1.1Overview
  • 6.1.2Mongolia Internet Exchange (MIX)
  • 6.1.3ISP market
• 6.2Broadband market
  • 6.2.1Fibre-to-the-building (FttB) project
  • 6.2.2ADSL

7. NORTH KOREA

• 7.1Internet market
  • 7.1.1Overview
  • 7.1.2Websites
  • 7.1.3Email service
  • 7.1.4VoIP
  • 7.1.5Internet cafes

8. SOUTH KOREA

• 8.1Broadband market
  • 8.1.1Overview
  • 8.1.2Growth drivers
  • 8.1.3Statistical overview
  • 8.1.4Major broadband ISPs
  • 8.1.5Broadband services
• 8.2E-services
  • 8.2.1Overview
  • 8.2.2E-commerce
  • 8.2.3Online trading
  • 8.2.4E-banking
  • 8.2.5E-government
  • 8.2.6E-entertainment

9. TAIWAN

• 9.1Internet market
  • 9.1.1Market overview
  • 9.1.2Public Internet access
  • 9.1.3Direct Internet access network
  • 9.1.4TWGate
  • 9.1.5ISP market
• 9.2Broadband market
  • 9.2.1Overview
  • 9.2.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 9.2.3Cable modems
  • 9.2.4Wireless broadband
  • 9.2.5Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 9.2.6Advanced broadband options
  • 9.2.7Video-on-Demand (VoD)
• 9.3E-services
  • 9.3.1Overview
  • 9.3.2E-commerce
  • 9.3.3E-banking
  • 9.3.4E-government
  • 9.3.5High-speed ISP services

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 3 - 2006 South Asian Broadband and Internet Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF THE ASIAN BROADBAND AND INTERNET MARKETS

• 1.1Internet market
• 1.2Market overview
  • 1.2.2Cultural and regulatory issues
  • 1.2.3Internet advertising
  • 1.2.4Asian Domain Name Dispute-Resolution Centre
  • 1.2.5Internet access and infrastructure
  • 1.2.6ISP market
  • 1.2.7ASP market
  • 1.2.8Intranets and extranets
• 1.3Broadband market
  • 1.3.1Market overview
  • 1.3.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 1.3.3Cable Modem
  • 1.3.4Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 1.3.5Wireless broadband
  • 1.3.6Satellite Internet
  • 1.3.7Broadband over Powerline (BPL) services / Powerline Communications (PLC)
  • 1.3.8Major broadband markets in Asia

2. AFGHANISTAN

• 2.1Internet market
  • 2.1.1Market overview
  • 2.1.2Internet cafes
  • 2.1.3Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • 2.1.4Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

3. BANGLADESH

• 3.1Internet market
  • 3.1.1Overview
  • 3.1.2MediNet
  • 3.1.3Village Computer and Internet Program
  • 3.1.4ISP market
  • 3.1.5IT development strategy
  • 3.1.6Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• 3.2Broadband market
  • 3.2.1Broadband services
  • 3.2.2Internet via satellite
• 3.3Content and e-services
  • 3.3.1E-commerce

4. BHUTAN

• 4.1Internet market
  • 4.1.1Overview
  • 4.1.2ISP market

5. INDIA

• 5.1Internet market
  • 5.1.1Overview
  • 5.1.2Regulatory issues
  • 5.1.3ISP market
• 5.2Broadband market
  • 5.2.1Overview
  • 5.2.2National Broadband Policy 2004
  • 5.2.3Cable modems
  • 5.2.4Personal computers
  • 5.2.5Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 5.2.6Wireless broadband
  • 5.2.7Satellite
  • 5.2.8Other broadband networks
• 5.3Content and e-services
  • 5.3.1E-commerce
  • 5.3.2Analysis -e-Chaupal -the electronic town square -May 2006

6. MALDIVES

• 6.1Internet overview
  • 6.1.1Liberalisation

7. NEPAL

• 7.1Internet market
  • 7.1.1Overview
  • 7.1.2ISP market

8. PAKISTAN

• 8.1Internet market
  • 8.1.1Overview
  • 8.1.2ISP market
• 8.2Broadband market
  • 8.2.1Cable modems
  • 8.2.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 8.2.3Internet via satellite
• 8.3E-services
  • 8.3.1E-commerce
  • 8.3.2E-government

9. SRI LANKA

• 9.1Internet market
  • 9.1.1Overview
  • 9.1.2Internet exchange
  • 9.1.3Public Internet access
  • 9.1.4Data Centres
  • 9.1.5ISP market
  • 9.1.6E-commerce
• 9.2Broadband market
  • 9.2.1Market overview
  • 9.2.2Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 4 - 2006 South East Asian Broadband and Internet Market report

1. OVERVIEW OF THE BROADBAND AND INTERNET MARKETS

• 1.1Internet market
  • 1.1.1Market overview
  • 1.1.2Cultural and regulatory issues
  • 1.1.3Internet advertising
  • 1.1.4Asian Domain Name Dispute-Resolution Centre
  • 1.1.5Internet access and infrastructure
  • 1.1.6ISP market
  • 1.1.7ASP market
  • 1.1.8Intranets and extranets
• 1.2Broadband market
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 1.2.3Cable Modem
  • 1.2.4Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 1.2.5Wireless broadband
  • 1.2.6Satellite Internet
  • 1.2.7Broadband over Powerline (BPL) services / Powerline Communications (PLC)
  • 1.2.8Major broadband markets in Asia

2. BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

• 2.1Internet market
  • 2.1.1Market overview
  • 2.1.2Content and e-services

3. CAMBODIA

• 3.1Internet market
  • 3.1.1Market overview
  • 3.1.2Internet access locations

4. INDONESIA

• 4.1Internet market
  • 4.1.1Market overview
  • 4.1.2ISP market
• 4.2Broadband networks and services
  • 4.2.1Overview
  • 4.2.2TelkomNet
  • 4.2.3Internet via satellite
  • 4.2.4Wireless broadband
• 4.3Content and e-services
  • 4.3.1E-commerce

5. LAOS

• 5.1Internet market
  • 5.1.1Market overview
  • 5.1.2ISP market
  • 5.1.3Public Internet access
  • 5.1.4Top level domain name
  • 5.1.5Broadband Internet
  • 5.1.6VoIP telephony

6. MALAYSIA

• 6.1Internet market
  • 6.1.1Market overview
  • 6.1.2ISP market
• 6.2Broadband market
  • 6.2.1Overview
  • 6.2.2Broadband infrastructure
  • 6.2.3Broadband Internet
  • 6.2.4Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 6.2.5Wireless broadband
  • 6.2.6Broadband over powerline (BPL)
  • 6.2.7Internet via satellite
  • 6.2.8Triple play services
  • 6.2.9National IPv6 Council
  • 6.2.10Intranet hosting services
• 6.3Content and e-services
  • 6.3.1E-commerce
  • 6.3.2E-government
  • 6.3.3Telemedicine

7. MYANMAR

• 7.1Internet market
  • 7.1.1Marker overview

8. PHILIPPINES

• 8.1Internet market
  • 8.1.1Market overview
  • 8.1.2Internet Exchanges
  • 8.1.3I-Gate
  • 8.1.4Internet demographics
  • 8.1.5Internet regulation
  • 8.1.6Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access for Students (GILAS)
  • 8.1.7ISP market
• 8.2Broadband market
  • 8.2.1Overview
  • 8.2.2Cable modems
  • 8.2.3Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 8.2.4Wireless broadband
  • 8.2.5Internet via satellite
  • 8.2.6Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 8.2.7IP networks
• 8.3Content and e-services
  • 8.3.1E-commerce
  • 8.3.2E-government
  • 8.3.3Content
  • 8.3.4Instant Messaging (IM)

9. SINGAPORE

• 9.1Internet market
  • 9.1.1Market overview
  • 9.1.2Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC)
  • 9.1.3Regulatory environment
  • 9.1.4International Internet infrastructure
  • 9.1.5Internet data centres
  • 9.1.6Internet security
  • 9.1.7Internet access locations
  • 9.1.8Web service development
  • 9.1.9International Internet Exchange
  • 9.1.10ISP market
• 9.2Broadband market
  • 9.2.1Overview
  • 9.2.2Broadband Multimedia Network -Singapore One
  • 9.2.3Broadband service providers
  • 9.2.4Cable modems
  • 9.2.5Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
  • 9.2.6B-ISDN
  • 9.2.7Powerline broadband
  • 9.2.8Internet via satellite
  • 9.2.9IP-VPN networks
  • 9.2.10Wireless broadband
  • 9.2.11Content and e-services

10. THAILAND

• 10.1Internet Market
  • 10.1.1Market overview
  • 10.1.2ISP market
  • 10.1.3Major ISPs
  • 10.1.4Thailand Internet Exchange
  • 10.1.5Portal services
  • 10.1.6Internet charges
  • 10.1.7Regulatory issues
  • 10.1.8Internet cafes
  • 10.1.9Content
• 10.2Broadband market
  • 10.2.1Overview
  • 10.2.2ADSL
  • 10.2.3Cable modem
  • 10.2.4Internet via satellite
  • 10.2.5Wireless Internet
  • 10.2.6Major broadband operators
• 10.3Content and e-services
  • 10.3.1E-commerce
  • 10.3.2E-Government

11. TIMOR LESTE (EAST TIMOR)

• 11.1Internet market
  • 11.1.1Overview

12. VIETNAM

• 12.1Internet market
  • 12.1.1Market overview
  • 12.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 12.1.3Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC)
  • 12.1.4Internet cafés
  • 12.1.5ISP market
  • 12.1.6Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • 12.1.7Satellite Internet
  • 12.1.8Emerging IT industry
• 12.2Broadband market
  • 12.2.1Overview
  • 12.2.2Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
  • 12.2.3Cable Modem
  • 12.2.4Wireless broadband
  • 12.2.5Satellite Internet
• 12.3Content and e-services
  • 12.3.1E-commerce
  • 12.3.2E-government

13. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 5 - 2006 North Asian Convergence Market

1. DIGITAL MEDIA AND CONVERGENCE

• 1.1Market overview
• 1.2Japan
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2Broadband TV (IPTV)
  • 1.2.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 1.2.4Interactive TV (iTV) via cable
• 1.3South Korea
  • 1.3.1Broadband convergence Network (BcN)
  • 1.3.2Broadband TV
  • 1.3.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 1.3.4Digital cable TV
• 1.4China
  • 1.4.1Overview
  • 1.4.2Convergence and regulatory issues
  • 1.4.3Broadband TV
  • 1.4.4Video-on-Demand (VoD)
• 1.5Hong Kong
  • 1.5.1Overview
  • 1.5.2Convergent service operators
  • 1.5.3Interactive TV (iTV)
  • 1.5.4Broadband TV (IPTV)
• 1.6Singapore
  • 1.6.1Convergence
  • 1.6.2iTV development
  • 1.6.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
• 1.7Taiwan
  • 1.7.1Convergence
  • 1.7.2GigaMedia
  • 1.7.3Interactive TV
• 1.8Malaysia
  • 1.8.1Interactive TV (iTV)
  • 1.8.2Triple play services

2. CHINA

• 2.1Convergence
  • 2.1.1Overview of media convergence
  • 2.1.2Triple play models
  • 2.1.3Television broadcasting in China
  • 2.1.4Digital TV

3. HONG KONG

• 3.1Convergence
  • 3.1.1Overview of broadcasting market
  • 3.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 3.1.3Free-To-Air (FTA) broadcasting
  • 3.1.4Digital TV

4. JAPAN

• 4.1Convergence
  • 4.1.1Triple play models
  • 4.1.2Television broadcasting in Japan
  • 4.1.3Digital TV
  • 4.1.4E-services

5. MACAU

• 5.1Broadcasting
  • 5.1.1Cable TV
  • 5.1.2Satellite TV

6. NORTH KOREA

• 6.1Broadcasting
  • 6.1.1Overview
  • 6.1.2TV stations
  • 6.1.3Cable TV
  • 6.1.4Satellite TV

7. SOUTH KOREA

• 7.1Convergence
  • 7.1.1Broadband convergence Network (BcN)
  • 7.1.2Triple play models
  • 7.1.3Digital TV

8. TAIWAN

• 8.1Convergence
  • 8.1.1Overview of media convergence
  • 8.1.2Overview of broadcasting market
  • 8.1.3Digital TV

9. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 6 - 2006 South Asian and South East Asian Convergence Market

1. DIGITAL MEDIA AND CONVERGENCE

• 1.1Market overview
• 1.2Japan
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2Broadband TV (IPTV)
  • 1.2.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 1.2.4Interactive TV (iTV) via cable
• 1.3South Korea
  • 1.3.1Broadband convergence Network (BcN)
  • 1.3.2Broadband TV
  • 1.3.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 1.3.4Digital cable TV
• 1.4China
  • 1.4.1Overview
  • 1.4.2Convergence and regulatory issues
  • 1.4.3Broadband TV
  • 1.4.4Video-on-Demand (VoD)
• 1.5Hong Kong
  • 1.5.1Overview
  • 1.5.2Convergent service operators
  • 1.5.3Interactive TV (iTV)
  • 1.5.4Broadband TV (IPTV)
• 1.6Singapore
  • 1.6.1Convergence
  • 1.6.2iTV development
  • 1.6.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
• 1.7Taiwan
  • 1.7.1Convergence
  • 1.7.2GigaMedia
  • 1.7.3Interactive TV
• 1.8Malaysia
  • 1.8.1Interactive TV (iTV)
  • 1.8.2Triple play services

2. AFGHANISTAN

• 2.1Broadcasting
  • 2.1.1Overview
  • 2.1.2National broadcaster
  • 2.1.3Badakhshan TV
  • 2.1.4Herat TV
  • 2.1.5Satellite TV
  • 2.1.6Afghan TV
  • 2.1.7Cable TV
  • 2.1.8Radio Free Afghanistan
  • 2.1.9Voice of Afghanistan

3. BANGLADESH

• 3.1Broadcasting
  • 3.1.1Overview
  • 3.1.2Free to air broadcasting
  • 3.1.3Cable and satellite TV

4. CAMBODIA

• 4.1Broadcasting market
  • 4.1.1Overview
  • 4.1.2Free-to-Air (FTA) broadcasting
  • 4.1.3Cable TV

5. INDIA

• 5.1Broadcasting market
  • 5.1.1Overview
  • 5.1.2Analysis -A view of India's broadcasting market -May 2006
  • 5.1.3Statistical overview
  • 5.1.4Regulatory issues
  • 5.1.5Analysis -Paul Budde (October 2005)
• 5.2Free-to-Air TV
  • 5.2.1Doordarshan
• 5.3Cable TV
  • 5.3.1Market overview
  • 5.3.2Cable TV regulatory environment
  • 5.3.3Cable infrastructure developments
  • 5.3.4Pay TV
• 5.4Convergence
• 5.5Internet Protocol TV (IPTV)
• 5.6Satellite TV
  • 5.6.1Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV
  • 5.6.2Major cable and pay TV operators
• 5.7TV content

6. INDONESIA

• 6.1Broadcasting market
  • 6.1.1Overview
  • 6.1.2Analysis -Changes to broadcasting laws -February 2006
  • 6.1.3Regulatory environment
  • 6.1.4Free-to-Air (FTA) TV
  • 6.1.5Cable and pay TV
  • 6.1.6Major players
  • 6.1.7Satellite TV

7. LAOS

• 7.1Broadcasting market
  • 7.1.1Overview
  • 7.1.2Media policy
  • 7.1.3Development of television broadcasting
  • 7.1.4Free to Air (FTA)
  • 7.1.5Satellite TV
  • 7.1.6Cable TV
  • 7.1.7The challenges

8. MALAYSIA

• 8.1Broadcasting market
  • 8.1.1Overview
  • 8.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 8.1.3Free-to-Air (FTA) TV
  • 8.1.4Digital terrestrial TV
  • 8.1.5Cable TV
  • 8.1.6Satellite TV
  • 8.1.7Interactive TV

9. MALDIVES

• 9.1Broadcasting

10. MYANMAR

• 10.1Broadcasting market
  • 10.1.1Overview

11. PHILIPPINES

• 11.1Broadcasting
  • 11.1.1Overview
  • 11.1.2Free-to-Air (FTA) broadcasting
  • 11.1.3Cable and pay TV
  • 11.1.4Cable telephony
  • 11.1.5Direct-to-Home (DTH) services
  • 11.1.6Interactive TV
  • 11.1.7Broadband TV (IPTV)

12. SINGAPORE

• 12.1Convergence
  • 12.1.1Overview of media convergence
  • 12.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 12.1.3Free-to-Air (FTA) TV
  • 12.1.4Digital TV

13. SRI LANKA

• 13.1Broadcasting
  • 13.1.1Market overview
  • 13.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 13.1.3Free to air TV
  • 13.1.4Cable and pay TV

14. TIMOR LESTE (EAST TIMOR)

• 14.1Broadcasting market
  • 14.1.1Overview

15. THAILAND

• 15.1Broadcasting market
  • 15.1.1Overview
  • 15.1.2Regulatory environment
  • 15.1.3Free-to-Air (FTA) TV
  • 15.1.4Digital TV
  • 15.1.5Pay TV
  • 15.1.6Cable TV
  • 15.1.7Satellite TV
  • 15.1.8Interactive TV
  • 15.1.9IPTV

16. VIETNAM

• 16.1Broadcasting market
  • 16.1.1Overview
  • 16.1.2Cable TV
  • 16.1.3Satellite TV
  • 16.1.4Film content censorship

17. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 7 - 2006 Central Asian Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE DATA MARKETS

• 1.1Overview
  • 1.1.1Regional characteristics
  • 1.1.2Growth drivers
  • 1.1.3Market structure
• 1.2Mobile technologies
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2GSM
  • 1.2.3CDMA
  • 1.2.4Personal Communication Services (PCN/PCS)
• 1.3Mobile services
  • 1.3.1Prepaid services
  • 1.3.2In-building coverage
  • 1.3.3Fixed-mobile convergence
  • 1.3.4Mobile gaming
• 1.4Mobile satellite services
• 1.5Mobile data services
  • 1.5.1Market overview
  • 1.5.2Short Messaging Service (SMS)
  • 1.5.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 1.5.4WAP v. i-Mode
  • 1.5.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 1.5.6Push-to talk over Cellular (PoC)
• 1.6Mobile applications
  • 1.6.1M-Commerce
  • 1.6.2Asia Mobile Electronic Services Alliance
• 1.7Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 1.7.1Overview
  • 1.7.2Third Generation standards
  • 1.7.3Third Generation licensing
  • 1.7.4Third Generation roll-out

2. ARMENIA

• 2.1Overview of Armenia's mobile market
  • 2.1.1Mobile statistics
• 2.2Major mobile operators
  • 2.2.1ArmenTel (ArmGSM)
• 2.3K-Telecom (VivaCell)

3. AZERBAIJAN

• 3.1Overview of Azerbaijan's mobile market
  • 3.1.1Mobile statistics
• 3.2Major mobile operators
  • 3.2.1Azercell
  • 3.2.2Bakcell
• 3.3Trunk Mobile Radio (TMR)

4. GEORGIA

• 4.1Overview of Georgia's mobile market
  • 4.1.1Mobile statistics
• 4.2Third Generation (3G) mobile
• 4.3Major mobile operators
  • 4.3.1Geocell
  • 4.3.2MagtiCom
  • 4.3.3MegaCom

5. KAZAKHSTAN

• 5.1Overview of Kazakhstan's mobile market
  • 5.1.1Mobile statistics
• 5.2Major mobile operators
  • 5.2.1Altel
  • 5.2.2GSM-Kazakhstan (K'Cell)
  • 5.2.3Kar-Tel (K-Mobile)
• 5.3Trunk Mobile Radio (TMR)

6. KYRGYZSTAN

• 6.1Overview of Kyrgyzstan's mobile market
  • 6.1.1Mobile statistics
• 6.2Major mobile operators
  • 6.2.1BiMoCom Ltd (MegaCom)
  • 6.2.2Bitel
  • 6.2.3Katel

7. TAJIKISTAN

• 7.1Overview of Tajikistan's mobile market
  • 7.1.1Mobile statistics
• 7.2Third Generation mobile (3G)
• 7.3Major mobile operators
  • 7.3.1Babilon-Mobile
  • 7.3.2Indigo Tajikistan
  • 7.3.3Somoncom
  • 7.3.4Tacom
  • 7.3.5TK Mobile
  • 7.3.6TT Mobile

8. TURKMENISTAN

• 8.1Overview of Turkmenistan's mobile market
  • 8.1.1Mobile statistics
• 8.2Barash Communications Technologies (BCTI)
• 8.3Altyn Asyr

9. UZBEKISTAN

• 9.1Overview of Uzbekistan's mobile market
  • 9.1.1Mobile statistics
• 9.2Major mobile operators
  • 9.2.1Uzdunrobita
  • 9.2.2Unitel
  • 9.2.3Coscom
• 9.3Other mobile operators

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 8 - 2006 North Asian Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE DATA MARKETS

• 1.1Overview
  • 1.1.1Regional characteristics
  • 1.1.2Growth drivers
  • 1.1.3Market structure
• 1.2Mobile technologies
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2GSM
  • 1.2.3CDMA
  • 1.2.4Personal Communication Services (PCN/PCS)
• 1.3Mobile services
  • 1.3.1Prepaid services
  • 1.3.2In-building coverage
  • 1.3.3Fixed-mobile convergence
  • 1.3.4Mobile gaming
• 1.4Mobile satellite services
• 1.5Mobile data services
  • 1.5.1Market overview
  • 1.5.2Short Messaging Service (SMS)
  • 1.5.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 1.5.4WAP v. i-Mode
  • 1.5.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 1.5.6Push-to talk over Cellular (PoC)
• 1.6Mobile applications
  • 1.6.1M-Commerce
  • 1.6.2Asia Mobile Electronic Services Alliance
• 1.7Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 1.7.1Overview
  • 1.7.2Third Generation standards
  • 1.7.3Third Generation licensing
  • 1.7.4Third Generation roll-out

2. CHINA

• 2.1Overview of China's mobile market
  • 2.1.1Analysis -prevalence of mobile phones in China's city centres
  • 2.1.2Statistical overview
• 2.2Regulatory issues
  • 2.2.1Price wars
• 2.3Mobile technologies
  • 2.3.1Market overview
  • 2.3.2Global System for Mobiles (GSM)
  • 2.3.3Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
  • 2.3.4Personal Access System (PAS) / Personal Handy System (PHS)
  • 2.3.5Mobile handset market
  • 2.3.6Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 2.3.7TD-SCDMA
  • 2.3.8WCDMA
  • 2.3.9CDMA 2000
  • 2.3.10High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
  • 2.3.11Fourth Generation (4G) mobile
• 2.4Major mobile operators
  • 2.4.1Overview
  • 2.4.2China Mobile
  • 2.4.3China Unicom
  • 2.4.4Other mobile operators
  • 2.4.5Mobile multimedia alliance
• 2.5Mobile voice services
  • 2.5.1Prepaid cards (SIM and PIM cards)
  • 2.5.2Satellite mobile
  • 2.5.3Roaming
• 2.6Mobile data services
  • 2.6.1Market overview
  • 2.6.2Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 2.6.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 2.6.4Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 2.6.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 2.6.6Push-to-Talk (PTT)
  • 2.6.7Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 2.6.8Broadband wireless data services
  • 2.6.9BlackBerry
• 2.7Mobile applications
  • 2.7.1Market overview
  • 2.7.2Global positioning systems (GPS)
  • 2.7.3M-commerce
  • 2.7.4Mobile Video-on-Demand (VoD)
  • 2.7.5Mobile gaming
  • 2.7.6Ringtones

3. HONG KONG

• 3.1Overview of Hong Kong's mobile market
  • 3.1.1Mobile statistics
• 3.2Regulatory issues
  • 3.2.1Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
  • 3.2.2Spectrum licensing
• 3.3Personal Communications Services (PCS)
• 3.4Major mobile operators
  • 3.4.1Hong Kong CSL
  • 3.4.2New World Mobility
  • 3.4.3CSL New World Mobility Group
  • 3.4.4Hutchison Telecom
  • 3.4.5Peoples (China Resources Peoples Telephone Co Ltd)
  • 3.4.6SmarTone-Vodafone
  • 3.4.7Sunday
• 3.5Mobile voice services
  • 3.5.1Prepaid cards
• 3.6Mobile data services
  • 3.6.1Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 3.6.2Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
  • 3.6.3Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 3.6.4Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC)
  • 3.6.5Wireless data
  • 3.6.6Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 3.6.7Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) services
• 3.7Mobile content and applications

4. JAPAN

• 4.1Overview of Japan's mobile market
  • 4.1.1Statistical overview
  • 4.1.2Market developments
  • 4.1.3IP mobile telephony to hit the Japanese market around 2008
• 4.2Mobile technologies
  • 4.2.1PDC
  • 4.2.2CDMA
  • 4.2.3PHS
  • 4.2.4Third generation (3G) mobile
  • 4.2.5Fourth Generation (4G) mobile
  • 4.2.6Mobile handset market
• 4.3Major mobile operators
  • 4.3.1Statistical overview
  • 4.3.2NTT DoCoMo
  • 4.3.3KDDI
  • 4.3.4Vodafone K.K. (formerly J-Phone)
  • 4.3.5New entrants into the mobile market
  • 4.3.6Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)
• 4.4Mobile voice services
  • 4.4.1Prepaid cards
  • 4.4.2Mobile satellite services (MSS)
• 4.5Mobile data services
  • 4.5.1Analysis -mobile data market
  • 4.5.2Mobile Internet
  • 4.5.3Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 4.5.4Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 4.5.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 4.5.6Push-to-Talk (PTT)
  • 4.5.7BlackBerry
• 4.6Mobile content and applications
  • 4.6.1Content for mobile market
  • 4.6.2Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • 4.6.3M-commerce / m-cash
  • 4.6.4Mobile gaming
  • 4.6.5Mobile conferencing
  • 4.6.6Mobile videoconferencing / mobile video
  • 4.6.7Mobile TV and radio
  • 4.6.8Mobile ringtone and music downloads
  • 4.6.9QR code readers

5. MACAU

• 5.1Overview of Macau's mobile market
• 5.2Push-to-talk (PTT)
• 5.3Mobile operators
  • 5.3.1CTM
  • 5.3.2Hutchison Telecom Macau
  • 5.3.3SmarTone Mobile Communications (Macau) Ltd

6. MONGOLIA

• 6.1Overview of Mongolia's mobile market
  • 6.1.1Mobile statistics
• 6.2Major mobile operators
  • 6.2.1MobiCom
  • 6.2.2SkyTel

7. NORTH KOREA

• 7.1Overview of North Korea's mobile market
• 7.2GSM
• 7.3CDMA

8. SOUTH KOREA

• 8.1Overview of South Korea's mobile market
  • 8.1.1Introduction
  • 8.1.2Mobile statistics
  • 8.1.3Mobile growth forecast
  • 8.1.4Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)
  • 8.1.5Mobile phone ‘addiction-in South Korea
• 8.2Mobile technologies
  • 8.2.1Analogue (AMPS)
  • 8.2.2Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
  • 8.2.3Personal Communication Service (PCS)
  • 8.2.4One-Phone - fixed and mobile services over one device
  • 8.2.5Third Generation (3G) mobile in South Korea
  • 8.2.6High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) 3.5G mobile in South Korea
  • 8.2.7Fourth Generation (4G) mobile in South Korea
  • 8.2.8Mobile handset market
• 8.3Major mobile operators
  • 8.3.1Overview
  • 8.3.2Mobile operator statistics
  • 8.3.3SK Telecom
  • 8.3.4KTF
  • 8.3.5LG Telecom
• 8.4Mobile voice services
  • 8.4.1Market overview
  • 8.4.2Satellite mobile
• 8.5Mobile data services
  • 8.5.1Market overview
  • 8.5.2Mobile Internet
  • 8.5.3Short message service (SMS)
  • 8.5.4Multimedia messaging service (MMS)
  • 8.5.5Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 8.5.6Push-to-Talk (PTT)
• 8.6Mobile applications
  • 8.6.1Video calls
  • 8.6.2Position location system / Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • 8.6.3Automobile telematics
  • 8.6.4M-commerce / m-payment
  • 8.6.5Mobile banking (m-banking)
  • 8.6.6Mobile government (m-government)
  • 8.6.7Mobile TV broadcasting / Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB)
  • 8.6.8Mobile Video-on-Demand (mobile VoD)
  • 8.6.9Remote home monitoring
• 8.7Mobile content

9. TAIWAN

• 9.1Overview of Taiwan's mobile market
  • 9.1.1Mobile statistics
• 9.2Regulatory environment
  • 9.2.1Impact of competition
  • 9.2.2Low tier mobile licences
• 9.3Mobile Technologies
  • 9.3.1Third generation (3G) mobile
  • 9.3.23G auction
  • 9.3.3Third generation equipment vendors
  • 9.3.4Vendor test centres
  • 9.3.5Third generation roll-out
  • 9.3.6Next generation services
  • 9.3.7Mobile handset market
• 9.4Major mobile operators
  • 9.4.1Chunghwa Telecom
  • 9.4.2Far EasTone Telecommunications
  • 9.4.3KG Telecom
  • 9.4.4MobiTai Telecom
  • 9.4.5Taiwan Mobile (formerly Taiwan Cellular)
  • 9.4.6Asia Pacific Broadband Wireless (APBW)
  • 9.4.7Vibo Telecom
• 9.5Mobile voice services
  • 9.5.1Prepaid cards
  • 9.5.2Personal Handyphone Service (PHS) / Personal Access System (PAS)
• 9.6Mobile data services
  • 9.6.1Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 9.6.2Multimedia Messaging System (MMS)
  • 9.6.3Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 9.6.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 9.6.5Push-to-Talk (PTT)

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 9 - 2006 South Asian Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE DATA MARKETS

• 1.1Overview
  • 1.1.1Regional characteristics
  • 1.1.2Growth drivers
  • 1.1.3Market structure
• 1.2Mobile technologies
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2GSM
  • 1.2.3CDMA
  • 1.2.4Personal Communication Services (PCN/PCS)
• 1.3Mobile services
  • 1.3.1Prepaid services
  • 1.3.2In-building coverage
  • 1.3.3Fixed-mobile convergence
  • 1.3.4Mobile gaming
• 1.4Mobile satellite services
• 1.5Mobile data services
  • 1.5.1Market overview
  • 1.5.2Short Messaging Service (SMS)
  • 1.5.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 1.5.4WAP v. i-Mode
  • 1.5.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 1.5.6Push-to talk over Cellular (PoC)
• 1.6Mobile applications
  • 1.6.1M-Commerce
  • 1.6.2Asia Mobile Electronic Services Alliance
• 1.7Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 1.7.1Overview
  • 1.7.2Third Generation standards
  • 1.7.3Third Generation licensing
  • 1.7.4Third Generation roll-out

2. AFGHANISTAN

• 2.1Overview of Afghanistan's mobile market
• 2.2Mobile operators
  • 2.2.1AWCC
  • 2.2.2Roshan
  • 2.2.3New mobile licences
• 2.3Satellite mobile
  • 2.3.1Globalstar

3. BANGLADESH

• 3.1Overview of Bangladesh's mobile market
  • 3.1.1Statistical overview
• 3.2Interconnection issues
• 3.3Mobile operators
  • 3.3.1Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Ltd (PBTL)
  • 3.3.2GrameenPhone
  • 3.3.3Sheba Telecom
  • 3.3.4Telekom Malaysia International Bangladesh
  • 3.3.5Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board (BTTB)
  • 3.3.6Warid Telecom
• 3.4Mobile services
  • 3.4.1Prepaid
  • 3.4.2Wireless Internet
  • 3.4.3Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 3.4.4Handsets
  • 3.4.5Satellite mobile
  • 3.4.6Other services

4. BHUTAN

• 4.1Overview of Bhutan's mobile market

5. INDIA

• 5.1Overview of India's mobile market
  • 5.1.1Mobile statistics
  • 5.1.2Mobile market segments
  • 5.1.3Pricing and marketing strategies
• 5.2Regulatory issues
  • 5.2.1New Telecommunications Policy -1999 (NTP99)
  • 5.2.2Year 2006
  • 5.2.3Year 2005
  • 5.2.4Year 2004
• 5.3Mobile technologies
  • 5.3.1Overview of mobile technologies used in India
  • 5.3.2GSM
  • 5.3.3CDMA
  • 5.3.4Third Generation (3G) mobile
• 5.4Major mobile operators
  • 5.4.1Market overview
  • 5.4.2Mergers and acquisitions
  • 5.4.3Competition
  • 5.4.4Subscriber statistics and market share
  • 5.4.5Overview of major mobile operators
• 5.5Mobile voice services
  • 5.5.1Prepaid
  • 5.5.2Satellite mobile
• 5.6Mobile data services
  • 5.6.1Market overview
  • 5.6.2Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 5.6.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 5.6.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 5.6.5Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC)
  • 5.6.6Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW)
  • 5.6.7Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 5.6.8Mobile TV
• 5.7Mobile applications
  • 5.7.1Mobile entertainment

6. MALDIVES

• 6.1Overview of Maldives-mobile market
• 6.2Second mobile licence

7. NEPAL

• 7.1Overview of Nepal's mobile market
  • 7.1.1Mobile statistics
• 7.2Major mobile operators
  • 7.2.1Nepal Telecom
  • 7.2.2Spice Nepal Pvt Ltd (SNPL)
• 7.3Satellite mobile

8. PAKISTAN

• 8.1Overview of Pakistan's mobile market
  • 8.1.1Statistical overview
• 8.2Competitive market
• 8.3Single access number
• 8.4Calling Party Pays
• 8.5Major mobile operators
  • 8.5.1Paktel
  • 8.5.2Pakcom (Instaphone)
  • 8.5.3Mobilink (PCML)
  • 8.5.4Ufone (PTCL)
  • 8.5.5Warid Telecom
  • 8.5.6Telenor Pakistan
• 8.6Mobile services
  • 8.6.1Prepaid cards
  • 8.6.2Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 8.6.3MMS
• 8.7Satellite mobile

9. SRI LANKA

• 9.1Overview of Sri Lanka's mobile market
• 9.2Major mobile operators
  • 9.2.1Celltel Lanka
  • 9.2.2Hutchison/Lanka Cellular
  • 9.2.3Mobitel
  • 9.2.4MTN/Dialog Telekom
  • 9.2.5Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 9.2.6Satellite mobile

10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 10 - 2006 South East Asian Mobile Communications and Mobile Data Markets

1. OVERVIEW OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE DATA MARKETS

• 1.1Overview
  • 1.1.1Regional characteristics
  • 1.1.2Growth drivers
  • 1.1.3Market structure
• 1.2Mobile technologies
  • 1.2.1Overview
  • 1.2.2GSM
  • 1.2.3CDMA
  • 1.2.4Personal Communication Services (PCN/PCS)
• 1.3Mobile services
  • 1.3.1Prepaid services
  • 1.3.2In-building coverage
  • 1.3.3Fixed-mobile convergence
  • 1.3.4Mobile gaming
• 1.4Mobile satellite services
• 1.5Mobile data services
  • 1.5.1Market overview
  • 1.5.2Short Messaging Service (SMS)
  • 1.5.3Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 1.5.4WAP v. i-Mode
  • 1.5.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 1.5.6Push-to talk over Cellular (PoC)
• 1.6Mobile applications
  • 1.6.1M-Commerce
  • 1.6.2Asia Mobile Electronic Services Alliance
• 1.7Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 1.7.1Overview
  • 1.7.2Third Generation standards
  • 1.7.3Third Generation licensing
  • 1.7.4Third Generation roll-out

2. BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

• 2.1Overview of Brunei Darussalam's mobile market
  • 2.1.1DSTCom
  • 2.1.2Satellite mobile

3. CAMBODIA

• 3.1Overview of Cambodia's mobile market
  • 3.1.1Mobile statistics
• 3.2Regulatory issues
• 3.3Major mobile operators
  • 3.3.1MobiTel
  • 3.3.2CamShin
  • 3.3.3Casacom
• 3.4Mobile services
  • 3.4.1Wireless Local Loop (WLL)

4. EAST TIMOR

• 4.1Overview of Timor Leste's mobile market

5. INDONESIA

• 5.1Overview of Indonesia's mobile market
• 5.2Mobile technologies
  • 5.2.1Analogue services (AMPS and NMT)
  • 5.2.2GSM
  • 5.2.3Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
  • 5.2.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 5.2.5Third Generation (3G) mobile
• 5.3Major mobile operators
  • 5.3.1PT Telkomsel
  • 5.3.2PT Indosat
  • 5.3.3PT Excelcomindo
  • 5.3.4Mandara (Mobisel)
  • 5.3.5Mobile-8
  • 5.3.6Natrindo Telepon Selular (NTS)
  • 5.3.7PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications (formerly Cyber Access Communications)
• 5.4Mobile voice services
  • 5.4.1Prepaid
  • 5.4.2Mobile data services
  • 5.4.3Satellite mobile

6. LAOS

• 6.1Overview of Laos's mobile market
  • 6.1.1Major mobile operators

7. MALAYSIA

• 7.1Overview of Malaysia's mobile market
  • 7.1.1Mobile market statistics and forecasts
  • 7.1.2Mobile infrastructure
  • 7.1.3Mobile technologies
  • 7.1.4Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 7.1.5Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)
  • 7.1.6Handset Market
• 7.2Major mobile operators
  • 7.2.1Telekom Malaysia
  • 7.2.2Celcom
  • 7.2.3Telekom Malaysia/Celcom merger
  • 7.2.4Digi Communications
  • 7.2.5Maxis Communications
  • 7.2.6Time dotCom
  • 7.2.7Maxis/Time merger
• 7.3Mobile voice services
  • 7.3.1Prepaid cards
  • 7.3.2Mobile roaming
• 7.4Mobile data services
  • 7.4.1Short Message Services (SMS)
  • 7.4.2Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 7.4.3Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 7.4.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 7.4.5InterReach Unison
  • 7.4.6Content
• 7.5Mobile applications
  • 7.5.1M-commerce

8. MYANMAR

• 8.1Overview of Myanmar's mobile market
  • 8.1.1Major mobile operators
• 8.2Mobile services
  • 8.2.1Satellite mobile

9. PHILIPPINES

• 9.1Overview of the Philippines mobile market
  • 9.1.1Mobile licences
• 9.2Mobile technologies
  • 9.2.1Personal Communication Services
  • 9.2.2Third Generation (3G) mobile
• 9.3Major mobile operators
  • 9.3.1Overview
  • 9.3.2Globe Telecom
  • 9.3.3Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
  • 9.3.4Extelcom
  • 9.3.5Digitel/Sun Cellular
• 9.4Mobile voice services
  • 9.4.1Prepaid cards
  • 9.4.2Mobile tracking
• 9.5Mobile data services
  • 9.5.1Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 9.5.2Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
  • 9.5.3Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 9.5.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 9.5.5Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 9.5.6Hand-held devices / Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
• 9.6Mobile applications
  • 9.6.1M-commerce

10. SINGAPORE

• 10.1Overview of Singapores mobile market
  • 10.1.1Market statistics
• 10.2Regulatory issues
  • 10.2.1Additional spectrum auction
  • 10.2.2Tariffs
  • 10.2.3Mobile billing systems
  • 10.2.4Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
  • 10.2.5Registration of prepaid services
• 10.3Mobile technologies
  • 10.3.1GSM
  • 10.3.2CDMA
  • 10.3.3Wired with Wireless Program
  • 10.3.4Third Generation (3G) mobile
• 10.4Major mobile operators
  • 10.4.1SingTel Mobile
  • 10.4.2MobileOne
  • 10.4.3StarHub
  • 10.4.4Virgin Mobile
  • 10.4.5DNA Communications
  • 10.4.6PLDT / MobileOne
• 10.5Mobile voice services
  • 10.5.1Prepaid
  • 10.5.2Satellite mobile
• 10.6Mobile data services
  • 10.6.1Short Messaging Service (SMS)
  • 10.6.2Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
  • 10.6.3Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 10.6.4General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 10.6.5Location-based services
  • 10.6.6i-Mode
  • 10.6.7Other developments
  • 10.6.8Mobile content

11. THAILAND

• 11.1Overview of Thailand's mobile market
  • 11.1.1Market statistics
  • 11.1.2Competition
• 11.2Mobile technologies
  • 11.2.1PCN services
  • 11.2.2General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 11.2.3Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 11.2.4Third Generation (3G) mobile
  • 11.2.5Mobile handsets
• 11.3Major mobile operators
  • 11.3.1Market overview
  • 11.3.2Advanced Info Service (AIS)
  • 11.3.3DTAC
  • 11.3.4TA Orange / True Move
  • 11.3.5Digital Phone Company
  • 11.3.6Hutchison Multimedia
  • 11.3.7Thai Mobile
• 11.4Mobile services
  • 11.4.1Prepaid
  • 11.4.2Mobile data
  • 11.4.3Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 11.4.4Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
  • 11.4.5Smart phones
  • 11.4.6Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC)
  • 11.4.7Global Positioning System (GPS) service
  • 11.4.8Content services

12. VIETNAM

• 12.1Overview of Vietnam's mobile market
• 12.2Major mobile operators
  • 12.2.1Mobifone
  • 12.2.2Vinaphone
  • 12.2.3CityPhone
  • 12.2.4S-Fone (SLD Telecom)
  • 12.2.5Viettel
  • 12.2.6New operators
  • 12.2.7Mobile technologies
• 12.3Mobile voice services
  • 12.3.1Prepaid cards
• 12.4Mobile data services
  • 12.4.1Short Message Service (SMS)
  • 12.4.2Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
  • 12.4.3Instant messaging (IM)
  • 12.4.4Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
  • 12.4.5General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
  • 12.4.6Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • 12.4.7Mobile applications
  • 12.4.8Handset market

13. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 11 - 2006 Central Asian Telecoms Statistics and Market Overview

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1Key developments
  • 1.1.1General
  • 1.1.2Regulatory
  • 1.1.3Infrastructure

2. OVERVIEW OF THE TELECOMS MARKET

• 2.1Overview
• 2.2Telecommunications infrastructure
• 2.3Regulatory
  • 2.3.1Market deregulation
• 2.4Fixed-line services

3. ARMENIA

• 3.1Overview of Armenia's telecom market
• 3.2Fixed network operator in Armenia
  • 3.2.1Armenia Telephone Company (ArmenTel)
• 3.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 3.3.1Local and national
  • 3.3.2International

4. AZERBAIJAN

• 4.1Overview of Azerbaijan's telecom market
• 4.2Fixed network operators in Azerbaijan
  • 4.2.1Aztelekom
  • 4.2.2AzEuroTel
  • 4.2.3Terracom Inc (Fire Telecom) -EurAsiaCom
• 4.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 4.3.1National
  • 4.3.2International

5. GEORGIA

• 5.1Overview of Georgia's telecom market
• 5.2Fixed network operators in Georgia
  • 5.2.1Akhali Kselebi Ltd (NewNet Telecommunications)
  • 5.2.2Egrisi
  • 5.2.3Sakartvelos Elektrokavshiri (United Telecom of Georgia)
  • 5.2.4Sakartvelos Telekomi (Telecom Georgia)
• 5.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 5.3.1National telecom network
  • 5.3.2International infrastructure

6. KAZAKHSTAN

• 6.1Overview of Kazakhstan's telecom market
• 6.2Fixed network operators in Kazakhstan
  • 6.2.1Astel
  • 6.2.2Ducat (formerly Kazintel)
  • 6.2.3Kazakhtelecom
  • 6.2.4KazInformTelecom (KIT)
• 6.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 6.3.1National
  • 6.3.2International

7. KYRGYZSTAN

• 7.1Overview of Kyrgyzstan's telecoms market
  • 7.1.1Government projects
• 7.2Fixed network operators in Kyrgyzstan
  • 7.2.1Kyrgyztelecom
  • 7.2.2Others
• 7.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 7.3.1National telecom network
  • 7.3.2International infrastructure

8. TAJIKISTAN

• 8.1Overview of Tajikistan's telecom market
• 8.2Fixed network operator in Tajikistan
  • 8.2.1Tajiktelecom
• 8.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 8.3.1National and international
  • 8.3.2Infrastructure developments

9. TURKMENISTAN

• 9.1Overview of Turkmenistan's telecom market
• 9.2Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 9.2.1National and international

10. UZBEKISTAN

• 10.1Overview of Uzbekistan's telecom market
• 10.2Fixed Network operators in Uzbekistan
  • 10.2.1Uzbektelecom
  • 10.2.2Buzton
  • 10.2.3East Telecom
• 10.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 10.3.1National telecom network
  • 10.3.2Satellite communications

11. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 12 - 2006 North Asian Telecoms Statistics and Market Overview

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1Key developments
  • 1.1.1General
  • 1.1.2Regulatory
  • 1.1.3Infrastructure

2. OVERVIEW OF THE TELECOMS MARKET

• 2.1Overview
• 2.2Telecommunications infrastructure
• 2.3Regulatory
  • 2.3.1Market deregulation
• 2.4Fixed-line services

3. CHINA

• 3.1Overview of China's telecom market
  • 3.1.1Analysis -Will China's economic boom last?
  • 3.1.2Fixed-line and mobile phones in China
  • 3.1.3China's Tenth Five Year Plan
  • 3.1.4Budget for information and communications technology (ICT)
  • 3.1.5Preparations for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
  • 3.1.6Market highlights -2006
  • 3.1.7Market highlights -2005
  • 3.1.8Market highlights -2004
  • 3.1.9Market highlights -2003
• 3.2Major Telcos
  • 3.2.1Overview of major players
  • 3.2.2China Mobile
  • 3.2.3China Netcom
  • 3.2.4China Netcom IPO
  • 3.2.5Jitong Corporation
  • 3.2.6China Satcom
  • 3.2.7China Telecom
  • 3.2.8China Tietong (formerly China Railcom)
  • 3.2.9China Unicom
• 3.3Telecommunications Infrastructure
  • 3.3.1National telecom network
  • 3.3.2Next generation networks (NGNs)
  • 3.3.3China Railway fibre network
  • 3.3.4High-speed network technologies
  • 3.3.5Data and Multi-Media Communications Network
  • 3.3.6Regulatory issues
  • 3.3.7Backbone Internet networks
  • 3.3.8Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
  • 3.3.9Broadband over Powerline (BPL) / powerline communications (PLC)
  • 3.3.10International submarine cable infrastructure
  • 3.3.11International satellite infrastructure
  • 3.3.12Data communications
  • 3.3.13IP-Virtual Private Network (IP-VPN)
  • 3.3.14Growth of IP-VPN in China
  • 3.3.15Peer-to-Peer (P2P) streaming
  • 3.3.16IP telephony / Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • 3.3.17Equipment developments
  • 3.3.18Major VoIP networks

4. HONG KONG

• 4.1Overview of Hong Kong's telecom market
  • 4.1.1Fixed Telecommunications Network Services (FTNS)
  • 4.1.2International telecommunications services
• 4.2Fixed network operators in Hong Kong
  • 4.2.1Mainland connection
  • 4.2.2Full liberalisation of FTNS market
  • 4.2.3Fixed network development
  • 4.2.4Major players in the market
• 4.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 4.3.1Overview
  • 4.3.2National
  • 4.3.3International
  • 4.3.4Satellite networks

5. JAPAN

• 5.1Overview of Japan's telecom market
  • 5.1.1Fixed-line and mobile phones in Japan
  • 5.1.2Telecommunications carriers
  • 5.1.3Market highlights and analysis -2005
  • 5.1.4Market highlights and analysis -2004
• 5.2Major telcos - overview & statistics
  • 5.2.1Market developments
  • 5.2.2Overview of major players
• 5.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 5.3.1Overview of infrastructure developments in Japan
  • 5.3.2Major national infrastructure players
  • 5.3.3National Telecom Network
  • 5.3.4International infrastructure
  • 5.3.5Infrastructure developments
  • 5.3.6Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • 5.3.7Data communications
  • 5.3.8Regulatory issues

6. MACAU

• 6.1Overview of Macau's telecom market
• 6.2Fixed network operator in Macau
  • 6.2.1Compahnia de Telecomunicações de Macau (CTM)
• 6.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 6.3.1Domestic and international
• 6.4Data market
  • 6.4.1Data network
  • 6.4.2Macaupac
  • 6.4.3ISDN

7. MONGOLIA

• 7.1Overview of Mongolia's telecom market
• 7.2Fixed network operators in Mongolia
  • 7.2.1Mongolia Telecom
  • 7.2.2Mongolian Railways Communications
• 7.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 7.3.1National telecom network
  • 7.3.2International infrastructure

8. NORTH KOREA

• 8.1Overview of North Korea's telecom market
  • 8.1.1Market analysis
  • 8.1.2Relationship with South Korea and the world
• 8.2Fixed network operators in North Korea
  • 8.2.1Lancelot Holdings
  • 8.2.2Loxley Pacific (Loxpac)
  • 8.2.3KT Corporation
  • 8.2.4Shin Satellite Corp
• 8.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 8.3.1National telecom network
  • 8.3.2International

9. SOUTH KOREA

• 9.1Overview of South Korea's telecom market
  • 9.1.1Competitive market
  • 9.1.2Fixed-line and mobile phones in South Korea
  • 9.1.3Telecommunications service markets
  • 9.1.4Market highlights and analysis -2006
  • 9.1.5Market highlights and analysis -2005
  • 9.1.6Market highlights and analysis -2004
  • 9.1.7Market highlights and analysis -2003
• 9.2Fixed network operators in South Korea
  • 9.2.1Overview
  • 9.2.2KT Corp
  • 9.2.3Dacom Corporation
  • 9.2.4Hanaro Telecom
  • 9.2.5Onse Telecom
• 9.3Telecommunications Infrastructure
  • 9.3.1Overview of infrastructure developments in South Korea
  • 9.3.2National telecom network
  • 9.3.3International infrastructure
  • 9.3.4Infrastructure developments
  • 9.3.5Data communications
  • 9.3.6Regulatory issues

10. TAIWAN

• 10.1Overview of Taiwan's telecom market
• 10.2Fixed network operators in Taiwan
  • 10.2.1Fixed network voice services
  • 10.2.2Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
  • 10.2.3Eastern Broadband Telecom
  • 10.2.4New Century InfoComm Tech Co Ltd (Sparq)
  • 10.2.5Taiwan Fixed Network Telecom
• 10.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 10.3.1National
  • 10.3.2International
• 10.4Data market
  • 10.4.1Data infrastructure
  • 10.4.2Data services

11. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 13 - 2006 South Asian Telecoms Statistics and Market Overview

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1Key developments
  • 1.1.1General
  • 1.1.2Regulatory
  • 1.1.3Infrastructure

2. OVERVIEW OF THE TELECOMS MARKET

• 2.1Overview
• 2.2Telecommunications infrastructure
• 2.3Regulatory
  • 2.3.1Market deregulation
• 2.4Fixed-line services

3. AFGHANISTAN

• 3.1Overview of Afghanistan's telecom market
• 3.2Fixed network operators in Afghanistan
  • 3.2.1Afghan Wireless Communications Co (AWCC)
  • 3.2.2Afghan Telecom
• 3.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 3.3.1Overview
  • 3.3.2Infrastructure projects

4. BANGLADESH

• 4.1Overview of Bangladesh's telecom market
• 4.2Fixed network operators
  • 4.2.1Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board
  • 4.2.2Bangladesh Rural Telecommunications Authority (BRTA)
  • 4.2.3Sheba Telecom
  • 4.2.4WorldTel
  • 4.2.5Basundhara Communications Network Limited (BCNL)
  • 4.2.6Other licensees
• 4.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 4.3.1National telecom network
  • 4.3.2International infrastructure
• 4.4Data market
  • 4.4.1Data infrastructure and services

5. BHUTAN

• 5.1Overview of Bhutan's telecom market
• 5.2Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 5.2.1National
  • 5.2.2International

6. INDIA

• 6.1Overview of India's telecom market
• 6.2Growth forecasts
• 6.3Foreign investment
• 6.4Universal service
• 6.5Analysis -structural separation -Bharti leads the way -May 2006
• 6.6Fixed network operators
  • 6.6.1Overview of the operators
  • 6.6.2International operators
• 6.7Telecommunications Infrastructure
  • 6.7.1National telecom network
  • 6.7.2National infrastructure
  • 6.7.3International infrastructure
  • 6.7.4Infrastructure developments

7. MALDIVES

• 7.1Overview of Maldive's telecom market
• 7.2Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 7.2.1Domestic
  • 7.2.2International
• 7.3Fixed network voice services
• 7.4Data market
  • 7.4.1Maldives Government Network

8. NEPAL

• 8.1Overview of Nepal's telecom market
• 8.2Nepal under emergency rule
• 8.3Basic telephone service providers
  • 8.3.1Nepal Doorsanchar (Nepal Telecom Co Ltd)
  • 8.3.2United Telecom Ltd (UTL)
• 8.4Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 8.4.1National telecom network
  • 8.4.2International infrastructure

9. PAKISTAN

• 9.1Overview of Pakistan's telecom market
• 9.2Earthquake -October 2005
• 9.3Fixed Network Operators
  • 9.3.1Major fixed-line players
• 9.4Fixed network voice services
  • 9.4.1International voice traffic
  • 9.4.2International prepaid calling card services
  • 9.4.3Value-added voice services
• 9.5Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 9.5.1National telecom network
  • 9.5.2International infrastructure
  • 9.5.3Submarine cable networks
  • 9.5.4Infrastructure developments
• 9.6Data market
  • 9.6.1Data infrastructure
  • 9.6.2Data services

10. SRI LANKA

• 10.1Overview of Sri Lanka's telecom market
• 10.2Tsunami disaster
• 10.3Fixed Network Operators
  • 10.3.1Overview of operators
  • 10.3.2Sri Lanka Telecom
  • 10.3.3Suntel
  • 10.3.4Lanka Bell
  • 10.3.5Lanka Internet & Tritel services
• 10.4Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 10.4.1National telecom network
  • 10.4.2International infrastructure
  • 10.4.3Telecom City Project
• 10.5Data market
  • 10.5.1Overview
  • 10.5.2Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

11. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Volume 14 - 2006 South East Asian Telecoms Statistics and Market Overview

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1Key developments
  • 1.1.1General
  • 1.1.2Regulatory
  • 1.1.3Infrastructure

2. OVERVIEW OF THE TELECOMS MARKET

• 2.1Overview
• 2.2Telecommunications infrastructure
• 2.3Regulatory
  • 2.3.1Market deregulation
• 2.4Fixed-line services

3. BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

• 3.1Overview of Brunei Darussalam's telecom market
• 3.2Fixed network operators in Brunei
  • 3.2.1Jabatan Telekom Brunei (JTB)
  • 3.2.2DST Group
• 3.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 3.3.1National
  • 3.3.2International

4. CAMBODIA

• 4.1Overview of Cambodia's telecom market
• 4.2Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 4.2.1National telecom network
  • 4.2.2International infrastructure

5. EAST TIMOR

• 5.1Overview of Timor Leste's telecom market
• 5.2Fixed network operators in Timor Leste
  • 5.2.1Telstra
  • 5.2.2Timor Telecom
• 5.3Fixed network voice services
  • 5.3.1International calls

6. INDONESIA

• 6.1Overview of Indonesia's telecom market
• 6.2Fixed Network Operators in Indonesia
  • 6.2.1PT Telkom Indonesia
  • 6.2.2PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat)
  • 6.2.3PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (SATELINDO)
  • 6.2.4PT Bakrie Telecom (formerly Ratelindo)
• 6.3Telecommunications Infrastructure
  • 6.3.1National infrastructure
  • 6.3.2International infrastructure
• 6.4Data market
  • 6.4.1Overview
  • 6.4.2ISDN and IN services

7. LAOS

• 7.1Overview of Laos's telecom market
  • 7.1.1International assistance
• 7.2Fixed network operators in Laos
  • 7.2.1Lao Telecom
  • 7.2.2Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao
  • 7.2.3Lao Asia Telecom (LAT)
• 7.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 7.3.1National telecom network
  • 7.3.2International infrastructure

8. MALAYSIA

• 8.1Overview of Malaysia's telecom market
• 8.2Fixed network operators in Malaysia
  • 8.2.1Overview of operators
  • 8.2.2Telekom Malaysia
  • 8.2.3TRI Celcom
  • 8.2.4Time dotCom
  • 8.2.5Maxis Communications
  • 8.2.6DiGi Telecommunications
• 8.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 8.3.1Overview
  • 8.3.2National telecom network
  • 8.3.3International infrastructure
  • 8.3.4Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• 8.4Data market
  • 8.4.1ISDN
  • 8.4.2Frame relay and leased lines
  • 8.4.3Value-added networks
  • 8.4.4Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

9. MYANMAR

• 9.1Overview of Myanmar's telecom market
  • 9.1.1Network expansion
• 9.2Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 9.2.1National infrastructure
  • 9.2.2International infrastructure
  • 9.2.3Satellite
• 9.3Data market

10. PHILIPPINES

• 10.1Overview of the Philippines telecom market
• 10.2Fixed network operators in Philippines
  • 10.2.1BayanTel
  • 10.2.2Bell Telecom
  • 10.2.3Digital Telecommunications Philippines (Digitel)
  • 10.2.4Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc (ETPI)
  • 10.2.5Globe Telecom
  • 10.2.6Liberty Telecoms
  • 10.2.7PhilCom
  • 10.2.8Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
  • 10.2.9Philippine Telephone and Telegraph Co (PT&T)
  • 10.2.10Smart Communications
• 10.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 10.3.1Overview
  • 10.3.2National telecom network
  • 10.3.3International
  • 10.3.4Infrastructure developments

11. SINGAPORE

• 11.1Overview of Singaore's telecom market
  • 11.1.1Market liberalisation
• 11.2Fixed network operators in Singapore
  • 11.2.1Singapore Telecom
  • 11.2.2StarHub Pte Ltd
  • 11.2.3Other players
• 11.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 11.3.1National telecom network
  • 11.3.2International infrastructure
  • 11.3.3Infrastructure developments
• 11.4Data market
  • 11.4.1National
  • 11.4.2International

12. THAILAND

• 12.1Overview of Thailand's telecom market
• 12.2Fixed network voice services
  • 12.2.1Market overview
  • 12.2.2National networks
  • 12.2.3International Networks
  • 12.2.4Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• 12.3Major players in the market
  • 12.3.1Major telecom operators by market segment
  • 12.3.2Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT)
  • 12.3.3Communications Authority of Thailand (CAT)
  • 12.3.4Proposed CAT/TOT merger
  • 12.3.5TelecomAsia/True Corp
  • 12.3.6Thai Telephone &Telecommunications (TT&T)
  • 12.3.7Loxley
  • 12.3.8Shin Corporation
  • 12.3.9United Communication Industry Group
  • 12.3.10Jasmine International
• 12.4Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 12.4.1National telecom network
  • 12.4.2International infrastructure
  • 12.4.3Satellite networks
  • 12.4.4Submarine cable networks
  • 12.4.5Terrestrial cable networks
  • 12.4.6Telecoms and IT
• 12.5Data market
  • 12.5.1Overview
  • 12.5.2Data infrastructure
  • 12.5.3Data services

13. VIETNAM

• 13.1Overview of Vietnam's telecom market
  • 13.1.2Future plans
• 13.2Fixed network operators in Vietnam
  • 13.2.1Vietnam Post & Telecommunications (VNPT)
  • 13.2.2Saigon Postel
  • 13.2.3Viettel
  • 13.2.4Other operators
• 13.3Telecommunications infrastructure
  • 13.3.1National telecom network
  • 13.3.2National infrastructure projects
  • 13.3.3International
• 13.4Data market
  • 13.4.1Multi Service Digital Data Network
  • 13.4.2VSAT networks
  • 13.4.3ISDN
  • 13.4.4Frame relay
  • 13.4.5Vietpac
  • 13.4.6Data centres
  • 13.4.7Vietnam Datacommunications Company (VDC)

14. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS