Table of Contents
Volume 1 - The Andean Countries (Latin America Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
1. BOLIVIA
- 1.1Key statistics
- 1.2Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1Overview of Bolivia' s telecom market
- 1.3Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1Background
- 1.3.2Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3Privatisation of Entel
- 1.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Bolivia
- 1.3.5Foreign investment
- 1.4Fixed network operators in Bolivia
- 1.4.1Overview of operators
- 1.4.2Entel
- 1.4.3Cooperatives
- 1.4.4BoliviaTel
- 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1National telecom network
- 1.5.2International infrastructure
- 1.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 1.6Internet market
- 1.7Broadband market
- 1.8Convergence
- 1.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 1.8.2Pay TV
- 1.9Mobile communications
- 1.9.1Overview of Bolivia' s mobile market
- 1.9.2Mobile technologies
- 1.9.3Major mobile operators
- 1.9.4Mobile voice services
- 1.9.5Mobile data services
2. CHILE
- 2.1Key statistics
- 2.2Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1Overview of Chile' s telecom market
- 2.3Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1Background
- 2.3.2Regulatory authorities
- 2.3.3Privatisation
- 2.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Chile
- 2.3.5Telecommunication tariffs
- 2.3.6Access
- 2.3.7Interconnect
- 2.4Fixed network operators in Chile
- 2.4.1Overview of operators
- 2.4.2Telefónica CTC Chile
- 2.4.3Entel Chile
- 2.4.4VTR GlobalCom
- 2.4.5Telefónica del Sur (Telsur)
- 2.4.6Telmex
- 2.4.7GTD Manquehue
- 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1National telecom network
- 2.5.2International infrastructure
- 2.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 2.6Internet market
- 2.6.1Overview of the Internet in Chile
- 2.7Broadband market
- 2.7.1Market overview
- 2.7.2Broadband operators
- 2.7.3Cable modems
- 2.7.4Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 2.7.5Wireless broadband
- 2.7.6Broadband Powerline (BPL)
- 2.8Convergence
- 2.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 2.8.2Triple play models
- 2.8.3Pay TV
- 2.8.4Broadband TV (IPTV)
- 2.8.5Digital Terrestrial TV
- 2.9Mobile communications
- 2.9.1Overview of Chile' s mobile market
- 2.9.2Regulatory issues
- 2.9.3Mobile technologies
- 2.9.4Mobile operators
- 2.9.5Entel PCS
- 2.9.6Smartcom
- 2.9.7Mobile voice services
- 2.9.8Mobile data services
- 2.9.9Mobile content and applications
3. COLOMBIA
- 3.1Key statistics
- 3.2Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1Overview of Colombia' s telecom market
- 3.2.2Market analysis -2005 - 2006
- 3.3Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1Regulatory authorities
- 3.3.2Privatisation
- 3.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in Colombia
- 3.3.4Interconnect
- 3.3.5Rural telephony
- 3.3.6Compartel
- 3.3.7Free-Trade Agreement (FTA)
- 3.4Fixed network operators in Colombia
- 3.4.1Overview of operators
- 3.4.2Colombia Telecom
- 3.4.3ETB
- 3.4.4EPM
- 3.4.5Emcali
- 3.4.6Telmex Colombia
- 3.4.7Barranquilla Telecomunicaciones (Batelsa)
- 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1National telecom network
- 3.5.2International infrastructure
- 3.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 3.6Internet market
- 3.7Broadband market
- 3.7.1Overview
- 3.7.2Cable modems
- 3.7.3x-Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL)
- 3.7.4Wireless broadband
- 3.8Convergence
- 3.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 3.8.2Triple play models
- 3.8.3Pay TV
- 3.9Mobile communications
- 3.9.1Overview of Colombia' s mobile market
- 3.9.2Regulatory issues
- 3.9.3Mobile technologies
- 3.9.4Major mobile operators
- 3.9.5Mobile voice services
- 3.9.6Mobile data services
4. ECUADOR
- 4.1Key statistics
- 4.2Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1Overview of Ecuador' s telecom market
- 4.3Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1Background
- 4.3.2Regulatory authorities
- 4.3.3Privatisation
- 4.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Ecuador
- 4.3.5Interconnect
- 4.4Fixed network operators in Ecuador
- 4.4.1Overview of operators
- 4.4.2Andinatel
- 4.4.3Pacifictel
- 4.4.4Etapa
- 4.4.5Linkotel
- 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1National telecom network
- 4.5.2International infrastructure
- 4.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 4.6Internet market
- 4.7Broadband market
- 4.8Convergence
- 4.8.1Pay TV
- 4.8.2Cable TV
- 4.8.3Satellite TV
- 4.9Mobile communications
- 4.9.1Overview of Ecuador' s mobile market
- 4.9.2Mobile technologies
- 4.9.3Major mobile operators
5. PERU
- 5.1Key statistics
- 5.2Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1Overview of Peru' s telecom market
- 5.2.2Market analysis -2006
- 5.3Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1History
- 5.3.2Regulatory authority
- 5.3.3Privatisation of Telefónica del Per-nbsp;
- 5.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Peru
- 5.3.5Changes to telecom laws and regulations -2003-2004
- 5.3.6Multicarrier dialling system
- 5.3.7Interconnect
- 5.3.8Fixed-to-Mobile termination charges
- 5.3.9Interoperability
- 5.3.10Number portability
- 5.3.11Settlement rates
- 5.3.12Callback services
- 5.3.13Price cap regulations
- 5.4Fixed network operators in Peru
- 5.4.1Overview of operators
- 5.4.2Telefónica del Per-(TdP)
- 5.4.3Movistar Per-(was Comunicaciones Móviles del Per-BellSouth)
- 5.4.4Telmex Per-nbsp;
- 5.4.5IDT Per-nbsp;
- 5.4.6Americatel Per-nbsp;
- 5.4.7Gilat To Home Per-nbsp;
- 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1National telecom network
- 5.5.2International infrastructure
- 5.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 5.6Internet market
- 5.7Broadband market
- 5.7.1Market overview
- 5.7.2Cable modems
- 5.7.3ADSL
- 5.7.4Wireless broadband
- 5.7.5Powerline broadband
- 5.8Convergence
- 5.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 5.8.2Cable TV
- 5.8.3MMDS
- 5.8.4Satellite TV
- 5.9Mobile communications
- 5.9.1Overview of Peru' s mobile market
- 5.9.2Regulatory issues
- 5.9.3Mobile technologies
- 5.9.4Major mobile operators
- 5.9.5Mobile voice services in Peru
- 5.9.6Mobile data services
6. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 - Local telephone cooperatives
- Exhibit 2 - Major submarine cable networks landing in Bolivia
- Exhibit 3 - Tariff regulations on telecommunication services
- Exhibit 4 - Regions and primary zones
- Exhibit 5 - Local telephony operators -June 2005
- Exhibit 6 - Long-distance telephony operators and access code -June 2005
- Exhibit 7 - Telefónica CTC Chile at a glance
- Exhibit 8 - Entel Chile at a glance
- Exhibit 9 - VTR GlobalCom at a glance
- Exhibit 10 -Telsur at a glance
- Table 1 - Country statistics Bolivia -2005
- Table 2 - Telephone network statistics -2005
- Table 3 - Internet provider statistics -2005
- Table 4 - Internet user statistics -2005
- Table 5 - Mobile statistics -September 2004
- Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
- Table 7 - Fixed-line to mobile ratio -1995 - 2005
- Table 8 - Fixed lines in service, annual change and teledensity -1995 -
2005
- Table 9 - Public payphones in service and annual change - 1998 - 2005
- Table 10 -Internet users, annual change and user penetration - 1997 - 2005
Volume 2 - Central America
1. BELIZE
- 1.1Key statistics
- 1.2Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1Overview of Belize' s telecom market
- 1.3Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1Background
- 1.3.2Regulatory authority
- 1.3.3Belize Telecommunications Act 2002
- 1.3.4New licences issued
- 1.4Fixed network operator in Belize
- 1.4.1Overview of operators
- 1.4.2Belize Telecommunications Ltd (BTL)
- 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1National telecom network
- 1.5.2International infrastructure
- 1.6Internet market
- 1.7Broadband market
- 1.8Convergence
- 1.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 1.8.2Overview of broadcasting market
- 1.9Mobile communications
- 1.9.1Overview of Belize' s mobile market
- 1.9.2Major mobile operators
2. COSTA RICA
- 2.1Key statistics
- 2.2Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1Overview of Costa Rica' s telecom market
- 2.3Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1Background
- 2.3.2Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation
- 2.4Fixed network operator in Costa Rica
- 2.4.1Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)
- 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1National telecom network
- 2.5.2International infrastructure
- 2.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 2.6Internet market
- 2.7Broadband market
- 2.7.1Overview
- 2.7.2Cable modems
- 2.7.3Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 2.7.4Wireless broadband
- 2.8Convergence
- 2.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 2.8.2Cable TV
- 2.8.3Satellite TV
- 2.9Mobile communications
- 2.9.1Overview of Costa Rica' s mobile market
- 2.9.2Major mobile operators
3. EL SALVADOR
- 3.1Key statistics
- 3.2Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1Overview of El Salvador' s telecom market
- 3.3Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1Telecommunications law
- 3.3.2Regulatory authority
- 3.3.3Privatisation of Antel
- 3.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in El Salvador
- 3.3.5Interconnect
- 3.4Fixed network operators in El Salvador
- 3.4.1Overview of operators
- 3.4.2CTE Telecom (América Móvil)
- 3.4.3Telefónica
- 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1National telecom network
- 3.5.2International infrastructure
- 3.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 3.6Internet market
- 3.7Broadband market
- 3.8Convergence
- 3.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 3.8.2Triple play models
- 3.8.3Cable TV
- 3.9Mobile communications
- 3.9.1Overview of El Salvador' s mobile market
- 3.9.2Major mobile operators
4. GUATEMALA
- 4.1Key statistics
- 4.2Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1Overview of Guatemala' s telecom market
- 4.3Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1History
- 4.3.2Regulatory authority
- 4.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in Guatemala
- 4.3.4Privatisation of Guatel/Telgua
- 4.3.5Interconnection
- 4.3.6Foreign investments
- 4.4Fixed network operators in Guatemala
- 4.4.1Overview of operators
- 4.4.2Telgua (América Móvil)
- 4.4.3Telefónica Guatemala
- 4.4.4Guatel
- 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1National telecom network
- 4.5.2International infrastructure
- 4.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 4.6Internet market
- 4.7Broadband market
- 4.8Convergence
- 4.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 4.8.2Triple play models
- 4.8.3Cable TV
- 4.8.4Satellite TV
- 4.9Mobile communications
- 4.9.1Overview of Guatemala' s mobile market
- 4.9.2Regulatory issues
- 4.9.3Mobile technologies
- 4.9.4Major mobile operators
- 4.9.5Mobile voice services in Guatemala
5. HONDURAS
- 5.1Key statistics
- 5.2Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1Overview of Honduran telecom market
- 5.3Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1Regulatory authority
- 5.3.2Privatisation
- 5.3.3Foreign investment
- 5.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Honduras
- 5.3.5‘Telephony For All-program
- 5.4Fixed network operator in Honduras
- 5.4.1Empresa Hondureña de Telecomunicaciones (Hondutel)
- 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1National telecom network
- 5.5.2International infrastructure
- 5.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 5.6Internet market
- 5.7Broadband market
- 5.8Convergence
- 5.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 5.8.2Triple play models
- 5.8.3Cable TV
- 5.8.4Satellite TV
- 5.9Mobile communications
- 5.9.1Overview of the Honduran mobile market
- 5.9.2Major mobile operators
6. NICARAGUA
- 6.1Key statistics
- 6.2Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1Overview of Nicaragua' s telecom market
- 6.3Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1Background
- 6.3.2Regulatory authority
- 6.3.3Privatisation
- 6.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Nicaragua
- 6.4Fixed network operators in Nicaragua
- 6.4.1Empresa Nicarag-nse de Telecomunicaciones (Enitel)
- 6.4.2Movistar (Telefónica)
- 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1National telecom network
- 6.5.2International infrastructure
- 6.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 6.6Internet market
- 6.7Broadband market
- 6.8Convergence
- 6.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 6.8.2Cable TV
- 6.8.3Satellite TV
- 6.9Mobile communications
- 6.9.1Overview of Nicaragua' s mobile market
- 6.9.2Major mobile operators
- 6.9.3Satellite mobile
7. PANAMA
- 7.1Key statistics
- 7.2Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1Overview of Panama' s telecom market
- 7.3Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1Regulatory authority
- 7.3.2Privatisation of INTEL
- 7.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation
- 7.3.4Number portability
- 7.4Fixed network operators in Panama
- 7.4.1Cable & Wireless Panam-nbsp;
- 7.4.2Telecarrier
- 7.4.3Galaxy Communications Corp (ClaroCOM)
- 7.4.4Advanced Communication Network
- 7.4.5Optynex Telecom
- 7.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1National telecom network
- 7.5.2International infrastructure
- 7.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 7.6Internet market
- 7.7Broadband market
- 7.8Convergence
- 7.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 7.8.2Triple play models
- 7.8.3Cable TV
- 7.8.4Satellite TV
- 7.9Mobile communications
- 7.9.1Overview of Panama' s mobile market
- 7.9.2Major mobile operators
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 -Major submarine cable networks links in Belize
- Exhibit 2 -Major submarine cable networks connecting Costa Rica
- Exhibit 3 -Major submarine cable networks connecting Guatemala
- Exhibit 4 -Major submarine cable networks connecting Honduras
- Exhibit 5 -Major submarine cable networks connecting Nicaragua
- Exhibit 6 -Major submarine cable networks serving the Caribbean region
- Table 1 - Country statistics Belize -2004
- Table 2 - Telephone network statistics -March 2005
- Table 3 - Internet provider statistics -2004
- Table 4 - Internet user statistics -2004
- Table 5 - Mobile statistics -June 2005
- Table 6 - National telecommunications authorities
- Table 7 - Fixed lines in service and teledensity - 1996 - 2005
- Table 8 - BTL Internet subscribers and annual change percentage -1999 -
2004
- Table 9 - Internet users and user penetration -1996 - 2004
- Table 10 -Internet host computers -1996 - 2004
Volume 3 - The Mercosur Countries and Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela
1. ARGENTINA
- 1.1Key statistics
- 1.2Telecommunications market
- 1.2.1Overview of Argentina' s telecom market
- 1.2.2Historical -the recession of 2000 -2002
- 1.2.3Market analysis -2004 -2005
- 1.3Regulatory environment
- 1.3.1Background
- 1.3.2Regulatory authorities
- 1.3.3Privatisation of Entel
- 1.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Argentina
- 1.3.5Universal Service Fund
- 1.3.6Multicarrier system
- 1.4Fixed network operators in Argentina
- 1.4.1Overview of operators
- 1.4.2Telefónica de Argentina (TASA)
- 1.4.3Telecom Argentina
- 1.4.4Telmex Argentina
- 1.4.5Comsat Argentina
- 1.4.6Impsat
- 1.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.5.1National telecom network
- 1.5.2International infrastructure
- 1.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 1.6Internet market
- 1.7Broadband market
- 1.7.1Overview
- 1.7.2Cable modems
- 1.7.3Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 1.7.4Wireless broadband
- 1.8Convergence
- 1.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 1.8.2Triple play models
- 1.8.3Regulatory issues
- 1.8.4Pay TV
- 1.8.5Digital Terrestrial TV
- 1.9Mobile communications
- 1.9.1Overview of Argentina' s mobile market
- 1.9.2Regulatory issues
- 1.9.3Mobile technologies
- 1.9.4Mobile operators
- 1.9.5Mobile voice services in Argentina
- 1.9.6Mobile data services
2. BRAZIL
- 2.1Key statistics
- 2.2Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1Overview of Brazil' s telecom market
- 2.3Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1History
- 2.3.2Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3Privatisation of Telebrás
- 2.3.4Mirror companies
- 2.3.5Telecom sector liberalisation in Brazil
- 2.3.6Universalisation goals
- 2.3.7Universal service fund
- 2.3.8Foreign investment
- 2.3.9Number portability
- 2.3.10Access
- 2.3.11Interconnect
- 2.3.12Fixed-line contract renewal -January 2006
- 2.4Fixed network operators in Brazil
- 2.4.1Overview of fixed network market
- 2.4.2Telemar
- 2.4.3Brasil Telecom
- 2.4.4Telesp
- 2.4.5Embratel
- 2.4.6Global Village Telecom (GVT)
- 2.4.7Intelig Telecom
- 2.4.8CTBC Telecom
- 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1National telecom networks
- 2.5.2International infrastructure
- 2.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 2.6Internet market
- 2.6.1Overview of the Internet in Brazil
- 2.6.2Brazil' s ISP market
- 2.7Broadband market
- 2.7.1Overview
- 2.7.2Cable modems
- 2.7.3ADSL
- 2.7.4Broadband Powerline (BPL)
- 2.7.5Wireless broadband
- 2.8Convergence
- 2.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 2.8.2Triple play models
- 2.8.3Pay TV
- 2.8.4Broadband TV (IPTV)
- 2.8.5Digital terrestrial TV
- 2.9Mobile communications
- 2.9.1Overview
- 2.9.2Privatisation of Telebrás
- 2.9.3Mobile regulations and issues
- 2.9.4Frequency bands
- 2.9.5Mobile technologies
- 2.9.6Mobile voice services
- 2.9.7Mobile data services
- 2.9.8Mobile operators in Brazil
3. GUYANA
- 3.1Key statistics
- 3.2Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1Overview of Guyana' s telecom market
- 3.3Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1Background
- 3.3.2Regulatory authority
- 3.3.3Privatisation
- 3.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Guyana
- 3.3.5Settlement rates
- 3.4Fixed network operator in Guyana
- 3.4.1Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Co Ltd
- 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1National telecom network
- 3.5.2International
- 3.6Internet market
- 3.7Broadband market
- 3.8Convergence
- 3.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 3.9Mobile communications
- 3.9.1Overview of Guyana' s mobile market
- 3.9.2Mobile technologies
- 3.9.3Major mobile operators
- 3.9.4Mobile voice services
4. PARAGUAY
- 4.1Key statistics
- 4.2Telecommunication market
- 4.2.1Overview of Paraguay' s telecom market
- 4.3Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1Background
- 4.3.2Regulatory authority
- 4.3.3Privatisation of Copaco
- 4.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Paraguay
- 4.3.5Foreign investment
- 4.3.6Interconnect
- 4.4Fixed network operator in Paraguay
- 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1National telecom network
- 4.5.2International infrastructure
- 4.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 4.6Internet market
- 4.7Broadband market
- 4.7.1Overview
- 4.7.2Wireless broadband
- 4.8Convergence
- 4.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 4.8.2Pay TV
- 4.9Mobile communications
- 4.9.1Overview of Paraguay' s mobile market
- 4.9.2Mobile technologies
- 4.9.3Major mobile operators
- 4.9.4Mobile voice services in Paraguay
- 4.9.5Mobile data services
5. SURINAME
- 5.1Key statistics
- 5.2Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1Overview of Suriname' s telecom market
- 5.3Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1Background
- 5.3.2Regulatory authority
- 5.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in Suriname
- 5.4Fixed network operator in Suriname
- 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1National telecom network
- 5.5.2International infrastructure
- 5.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 5.6Internet and broadband market
- 5.7Convergence
- 5.7.1Overview of media convergence
- 5.7.2Pay TV
- 5.8Mobile communications
- 5.8.1Overview of Suriname' s mobile market
- 5.8.2Major mobile operators
- 5.8.3Mobile voice services
6. URUGUAY
- 6.1Key statistics
- 6.2Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1Overview of Uruguay' s telecom market
- 6.3Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1Regulatory authority
- 6.3.2Telecom sector liberalisation in Uruguay
- 6.3.3Privatisation of Antel
- 6.4Fixed network operator in Uruguay
- 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1National telecom network
- 6.5.2International infrastructure
- 6.6Internet market
- 6.7Broadband market
- 6.7.1Overview
- 6.7.2Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 6.7.3Wireless broadband
- 6.8Convergence
- 6.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 6.8.2Pay TV
- 6.9Mobile communications
- 6.9.1Overview of Uruguay' s mobile market
- 6.9.2Mobile technologies
- 6.9.3Major mobile operators
- 6.9.4Mobile voice services
- 6.9.5Mobile data services
7. VENEZUELA
- 7.1Key statistics
- 7.2Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1Overview of Venezuela' s telecom market
- 7.3Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1Background
- 7.3.2Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3Privatisation of CANTV
- 7.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Venezuela
- 7.3.5Interconnection
- 7.4Fixed network operators in Venezuela
- 7.4.1Overview of operators
- 7.4.2CANTV
- 7.4.3Movistar (Telefónica)
- 7.4.4Digitel
- 7.4.5NetUno (previously Veninfotel)
- 7.4.6New Global Telecom Venezuela (NGTV)
- 7.4.7CVG Telecom
- 7.4.8Impsat Venezuela
- 7.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1National telecom network
- 7.5.2International infrastructure
- 7.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 7.6Internet market
- 7.7Broadband market
- 7.7.1Overview
- 7.7.2Cable modems
- 7.7.3Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 7.7.4Wireless broadband
- 7.8Convergence
- 7.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 7.8.2Triple play models
- 7.8.3Pay TV
- 7.8.4Cable TV
- 7.8.5Satellite TV
- 7.8.6Interactive TV
- 7.8.7Digital Terrestrial TV
- 7.9Mobile communications
- 7.9.1Overview of Venezuela' s mobile market
- 7.9.2Mobile technologies
- 7.9.3Major mobile operators
- 7.9.4Mobile voice services in Venezuela
- 7.9.5Mobile data services
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 -TASA at a glance
- Exhibit 2 -Telecom Argentina at a glance
- Exhibit 3 -Major submarine cable networks landing in Argentina
- Exhibit 4 -PCS auctions 1999
- Exhibit 5 -Subdivision of Brazil into regions and areas
- Exhibit 6 -Privatisation of Telebrás
- Exhibit 7 -Fixed-line incumbents and mirror companies by region
- Exhibit 8 -Telemar Norte Leste (Telemar) at a glance
- Exhibit 9 -Brasil Telecom at a glance
- Exhibit 10 -Telesp at a glance
- Table 1 -Country statistics Argentina -2005
- Table 2 -Telephone network statistics -2005
- Table 3 -Internet provider statistics -2005
- Table 4 -Internet user statistics -2005
- Table 5 -Broadband statistics -2005
- Table 6 -Mobile statistics -2005
- Table 7 -National telecommunications authorities
- Table 8 -TASA fixed lines in service and annual change -2001 - 2005
- Table 9 -Telecom Argentina fixed lines in service and annual change; and
public phones statistics -2000 - 2005
Volume 4 - Mexico and the Caribbean Countries
1. CARIBBEAN SMALL ISLAND NATIONS
- 1.1Telecommunications market
- 1.2Regulatory environment
- 1.2.1Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
- 1.2.2Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)
- 1.2.3Telecom sector liberalisation
- 1.3Major telecom operators in the Caribbean
- 1.3.1Cable & Wireless
- 1.3.2Digicel
- 1.4Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.4.1National telecom network
- 1.4.2International infrastructure
- 1.5Internet and broadband market
- 1.5.1Overview of the Internet and broadband markets
- 1.6Mobile communications
- 1.6.1Overview of mobile markets
- 1.6.2Satellite mobile
- 1.7Country overviews
- 1.7.1Anguilla
- 1.7.2Antigua & Barbuda
- 1.7.3Aruba
- 1.7.4Bahamas
- 1.7.5Barbados
- 1.7.6Bermuda
- 1.7.7British Virgin Islands
- 1.7.8Cayman Islands
- 1.7.9Dominica
- 1.7.10Grenada
- 1.7.11Guadeloupe
- 1.7.12Martinique
- 1.7.13Montserrat
- 1.7.14Netherlands Antilles
- 1.7.15St Kitts & Nevis
- 1.7.16St Lucia
- 1.7.17St Vincent & the Grenadines
- 1.7.18Trinidad & Tobago
- 1.7.19Turks & Caicos
- 1.7.20United States Virgin Islands
2. CUBA
- 2.1Key statistics
- 2.2Telecommunications market
- 2.2.1Overview of Cuba' s telecom market
- 2.3Regulatory environment
- 2.3.1Background
- 2.3.2Regulatory authority
- 2.3.3Privatisation
- 2.4Fixed network operator in Cuba
- 2.4.1Empresa de Telecomunicaciones del Cuba SA (Etecsa)
- 2.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 2.5.1National telecom network
- 2.5.2International infrastructure
- 2.6Internet market
- 2.7Mobile communications
- 2.7.1Overview of Cuba' s mobile market
- 2.7.2Major mobile operators
3. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
- 3.1Key statistics
- 3.2Telecommunications market
- 3.2.1Overview of the Dominican Republic' s telecom market
- 3.3Regulatory environment
- 3.3.1Background
- 3.3.2Regulatory authority
- 3.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in the Dominican Republic
- 3.3.4Privatisation of Codetel (now Verizon Dominicana)
- 3.3.5Foreign investment
- 3.4Fixed network operators in the Dominican Republic
- 3.4.1Overview of operators
- 3.4.2Verizon Dominicana (formerly Codetel)
- 3.4.3Tricom
- 3.4.4Centennial Dominicana
- 3.4.5Turitel SA
- 3.4.6Economitel
- 3.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 3.5.1National telecom network
- 3.5.2International infrastructure
- 3.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 3.6Internet market
- 3.7Broadband market
- 3.7.1Overview
- 3.7.2Cable modems
- 3.7.3Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 3.7.4Wireless broadband
- 3.8Convergence
- 3.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 3.8.2Pay TV
- 3.9Mobile communications
- 3.9.1Overview of the Dominican Republic' s mobile market
- 3.9.2Major mobile operators
- 3.9.3Mobile voice services
- 3.9.4Mobile data services
4. HAITI
- 4.1Key statistics
- 4.2Telecommunications market
- 4.2.1Overview of Haiti' s telecom market
- 4.3Regulatory environment
- 4.3.1Regulatory authority
- 4.3.2Telecom sector liberalisation in Haiti
- 4.3.3Privatisation
- 4.4Major fixed network operator in Haiti
- 4.4.1Telecommunications D’Haiti (Teleco)
- 4.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 4.5.1National telecom network
- 4.5.2International infrastructure
- 4.6Internet market
- 4.6.1Overview
- 4.6.2ISP market
- 4.6.3Broadband
- 4.7Convergence
- 4.7.1Overview of media convergence
- 4.7.2Cable TV
- 4.7.3Satellite TV
- 4.8Mobile communications
- 4.8.1Overview of Haiti' s mobile market
- 4.8.2Major mobile operators
5. JAMAICA
- 5.1Key statistics
- 5.2Telecommunications market
- 5.2.1Overview of Jamaica' s telecom market
- 5.3Regulatory environment
- 5.3.1Background
- 5.3.2Regulatory authorities
- 5.3.3Privatisation of Telecommunications of Jamaica (TOJ)
- 5.3.4Telecom sector liberalisation in Jamaica
- 5.3.5Interconnect
- 5.3.6Access
- 5.4Fixed network operators in Jamaica
- 5.4.1Overview of operators
- 5.4.2Cable & Wireless Jamaica
- 5.4.3GoTel Communications Ltd
- 5.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 5.5.1National telecom network
- 5.5.2International infrastructure
- 5.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 5.6Internet market
- 5.7Broadband market
- 5.8Convergence
- 5.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 5.8.2Cable TV
- 5.9Mobile communications
- 5.9.1Overview of Jamaica' s mobile market
- 5.9.2Major mobile operators
6. MEXICO
- 6.1Key statistics
- 6.2Telecommunications market
- 6.2.1Overview of Mexico' s telecom market
- 6.2.2Market analysis -2005
- 6.3Regulatory environment
- 6.3.1Background
- 6.3.2Regulatory authorities
- 6.3.3Telecom sector liberalisation in Mexico
- 6.3.4Privatisation of Telmex
- 6.3.5Interconnect
- 6.3.6Settlement rates and resale
- 6.3.7Calling-Party-Pays
- 6.4Fixed network operators in Mexico
- 6.4.1Market overview
- 6.4.2Teléfonos de México (Telmex)
- 6.4.3Avantel
- 6.4.4Alestra
- 6.4.5Axtel
- 6.4.6Maxcom
- 6.4.7Marcatel
- 6.4.8Iusatel
- 6.4.9Protel
- 6.4.10Megacable
- 6.4.11Miditel (suspended)
- 6.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 6.5.1National telecom network
- 6.5.2International infrastructure
- 6.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 6.6Internet market
- 6.6.1Overview of the Internet in Mexico
- 6.6.2ISP market
- 6.7Broadband market
- 6.7.1Overview
- 6.7.2ADSL
- 6.7.3Cable modems
- 6.7.4Wireless broadband
- 6.8Convergence
- 6.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 6.8.2Triple play models
- 6.8.3Pay TV
- 6.8.4Interactive TV
- 6.8.5Digital Terrestrial TV
- 6.9Mobile communications
- 6.9.1Overview of Mexico' s mobile market
- 6.9.2Regulatory issues
- 6.9.3Mobile technologies
- 6.9.4Major mobile operators
- 6.9.5Mobile voice services in Mexico
- 6.9.6Mobile data services
- 6.9.7Mobile applications
7. PUERTO RICO
- 7.1Key statistics
- 7.2Telecommunications market
- 7.2.1Overview of Puerto Rico' s telecom market
- 7.3Regulatory environment
- 7.3.1Background
- 7.3.2Regulatory authority
- 7.3.3Universal service fund
- 7.3.4Number portability
- 7.3.5Privatisation of PRTC
- 7.4Fixed network operators in Puerto Rico
- 7.4.1Introduction
- 7.4.2Puerto Rico Telephone Company (PRTC)
- 7.4.3Centennial de Puerto Rico (CPR)
- 7.4.4Telefónica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico (TDL)
- 7.5Telecommunications infrastructure
- 7.5.1National telecom network
- 7.5.2International infrastructure
- 7.5.3Infrastructure developments
- 7.6Internet market
- 7.7Broadband market
- 7.7.1Overview
- 7.7.2Cable modems
- 7.7.3Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- 7.8Convergence
- 7.8.1Overview of media convergence
- 7.8.2Triple play models
- 7.8.3Cable TV
- 7.8.4Satellite TV
- 7.9Mobile communications
- 7.9.1Overview of Puerto Rico' s mobile market
- 7.9.2Mobile technologies
- 7.9.3Major mobile operators
- 7.9.4Mobile voice services
8. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 -Island territories of the Caribbean
- Exhibit 2 -Telecom privatisation and liberalisation in the Caribbean
- Exhibit 3 -Digicel' s Caribbean operations -February 2006
- Exhibit 4 -Major submarine cable networks serving the Caribbean region
- Exhibit 5 -Individual telecom licences granted in Grenada
- Exhibit 6 -Companies offering Internet services in Cuba -2003
- Exhibit 7 -Major submarine cable networks serving the Dominican Republic
- Exhibit 8 -Major submarine cable networks serving Jamaica
- Exhibit 9 -Fixed-line local telephony licence holders -November 2005
- Exhibit 10 -Fixed-wireless local telephony licence holders -November 2005
- Table 1 -Caribbean countries -fixed lines in service and teledensity - 2004
- Table 2 -Caribbean countries -Internet users, penetration and host
computers - 2004
- Table 3 -Caribbean countries -mobile subscribers and penetration - June
2005
- Table 4 -Anguilla -country statistics -2005
- Table 5 -Antigua & Barbuda -country statistics -2005
- Table 6 -Aruba -country statistics -2005
- Table 7 -Bahamas -country statistics -2005
- Table 8 -Barbados -country statistics -2005
- Table 9 -Bermuda -country statistics -2005
- Table 10 -British Virgin Islands -country statistics -2005
Volume 5 - Latin America Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Overview
1. TELECOMS, MOBILE AND BROADBAND OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS 2006
- 1.1Telecom market overview
- 1.1.1Regulatory environment
- 1.1.2Privatisation
- 1.1.3Infrastructure
- 1.1.4Major telecom players
- 1.1.5Internet
- 1.1.6Broadband
- 1.2Convergence
- 1.2.1Triple play models
- 1.2.2Pay TV
- 1.2.3Broadband TV (IPTV)
- 1.2.4Digital terrestrial TV
- 1.3Mobile communications
- 1.3.1Major mobile companies
- 1.3.2América Móvil acquisitions
- 1.3.3Telefónica' s BellSouth acquisition
- 1.3.4Telecom Italia sales
- 1.3.5Mobile technologies
- 1.3.6GSM
- 1.3.7CDMA
- 1.3.8Third Generation mobile
- 1.3.9Mobile data services
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
- 2.1Overview of Latin America' s telecom market
- 2.2Telecommunications growth
3. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- 3.1Background
- 3.2Foreign operators
- 3.3Regulatory reforms
- 3.4Types of licensing
- 3.5Privatisation and liberalisation
- 3.6Settlement rates with the USA
4. FIXED NETWORK OPERATORS
- 4.1Overview
- 4.2Major Latin American fixed-line operators
- 4.2.1Telmex
- 4.2.2Tele Norte Leste (Telemar)
- 4.2.3Brasil Telecom
- 4.2.4Telesp
- 4.2.5Embratel
- 4.3Major international operators
- 4.3.1Telefónica
- 4.3.2Telecom Italia
- 4.3.3Verizon
5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
- 5.1Overview
- 5.2International
- 5.2.1Submarine cable systems
- 5.2.2International satellite systems
- 5.3Infrastructure developments
- 5.3.1Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
- 5.3.2VoIP
6. INTERNET MARKET
- 6.1Overview
- 6.2Latin America' s ISP market
7. BROADBAND MARKET
- 7.1Overview
- 7.1.1Broadband statistics
- 7.2Cable modems
- 7.3Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
- 7.4Wireless broadband
- 7.5Broadband Powerline (BPL)
8. CONVERGENCE
- 8.1Overview of media convergence
- 8.2Triple play models
- 8.3Pay TV
- 8.3.1Cable TV
- 8.3.2Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS)
- 8.3.3Satellite TV
- 8.4Broadband TV (IPTV)
- 8.5Digital terrestrial TV
9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9.1Overview of Latin America' s mobile market
- 9.2Mobile technologies
- 9.2.1GSM
- 9.2.2CDMA
- 9.2.3TDMA
- 9.2.4Third Generation mobile
- 9.3Major mobile operators in Latin America
- 9.3.1América Móvil
- 9.3.2Telefónica SA
- 9.3.3Telecom Italia
- 9.3.4Millicom International Cellular (MIC)
- 9.4Mobile voice services in Latin America
- 9.4.1Prepaid cards
- 9.4.2Satellite mobile
- 9.5Mobile data services
- 9.5.1SMS
- 9.5.2Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
- 9.5.3Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
- 9.5.4High capacity mobile voice/data services (1xRTT)
- 9.5.5Broadband wireless data service (1xEV-DO)
10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 -Regulatory status of VoIP in selected Latin American countries
-2005
- Exhibit 2 -Major submarine cable networks in Latin America
- Exhibit 3 -Regulatory status of VoIP in selected Latin American countries
-2005
- Exhibit 4 -Top 12 broadband service providers Latin America
- Table 1 - Top 6 Latin American countries for fixed lines in service,
annual change and teledensity -2004 - 2005
- Table 2 - Top ten fixed-line operators and annual change by revenue -2004
- 2005
- Table 3 - Top ten fixed-line operators and annual change by lines in
service -2004 - 2005
- Table 4 - Internet users, annual change and penetration -top 10 countries
for users -2005
- Table 5 - Internet users, annual change and penetration -top 10 countries
for penetration -2005
- Table 6 - DSL subscribers, annual change and penetration -major countries
-2004 - 2005
- Table 7 - Cable TV subscribers, annual change and penetration -major
countries -2004 - 2005
- Table 8 - Top 10 mobile markets -subscribers, annual change and
penetration -2005
- Table 9 - Three major multinational operators -subscribers, annual change
and market share -2004 - 2005
- Table 10 -Mobile subscribers and annual change by digital technology -2002
- 2005
Volume 6 - USA - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
1. KEY STATISTICS
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
- 2.1Key developments
- 2.1.1Triple play convergence
- 2.1.2VoIP growth
- 2.1.3Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- 2.1.4WiFI and WiMAX
- 2.1.5Broadband over Powerline (BPL)
- 2.2Regulatory environment
- 2.3Landline market
- 2.3.1Declining revenues
- 2.3.2VoIP
- 2.3.3Consolidation
- 2.3.4Triple play
- 2.3.5Forecasts
- 2.4Mobile market
- 2.4.1Mobile/wireless penetration
- 2.4.2Consolidation
- 2.4.3Competition
- 2.4.4Prepaid
- 2.4.53G and 4G
- 2.4.6Mobile TV
- 2.5Internet market
- 2.5.1Internet penetration
- 2.5.2Internet use
- 2.5.3Online sales and online advertising
- 2.6Broadband market
- 2.6.1Broadband penetration
- 2.6.2Cable modem
- 2.6.3DSL
- 2.6.4FttH/FttN
- 2.6.5Wireless broadband
- 2.7Digital TV
- 2.7.1DTV penetration
- 2.7.2Cable TV
- 2.7.3RBOC IPTV
- 2.7.4Video downloading
3. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- 3.1Analysis
- 3.1.1Unbundling
- 3.1.2Net neutrality
- 3.2Overview
- 3.3Regulatory authorities
- 3.4Regulatory milestones -1969 - 2005
- 3.4.1Brief historical overview
- 3.5The Telecommunications Act 1996
- 3.5.1Overview
- 3.5.2Key pro-competitive provisions of the Telecom Act
- 3.5.3Highlights of the Act
- 3.5.4Results from the Act
- 3.6Foreign competition
- 3.7The FCC and satellite services
- 3.8Merger and acquisition activity
- 3.9VoIP and convergence -the new environment
- 3.9.1Growth of IP telephony
- 3.9.2VoIP regulation
- 3.9.3Convergence and the new competitors
- 3.10Access and unbundling
- 3.10.1Unbundling network access
- 3.10.2RBOCs ordered to share Internet lines
- 3.10.3FCC unbundled network triennial review order of 2003
- 3.10.4Cable broadband services confirmed as information services
- 3.10.5DSL also ruled as being an information service
4. MAJOR TELCOS -STATISTICS & ANALYSIS
- 4.1RBOCs, ILECs, CLECs and IXCs
- 4.2Competitive environment
- 4.3Analysis
- 4.4Major players
- 4.4.1Overview
- 4.4.2Verizon Communications
- 4.4.3AT&T Inc formerly SBC Communications
- 4.4.4BellSouth Corporation
- 4.4.5Qwest Communications
5. INTERNET MARKET
- 5.1Analysis and forecasts
- 5.2Overview
- 5.3USA and international Internet statistics
- 5.3.1Global leaders in Internet information
- 5.4US Broadband
- 5.4.1Broadband development
- 5.4.2Broadband connectivity
- 5.4.3Net neutrality
- 5.5USA Internet usage
- 5.5.1Internet usage patterns and demographics
- 5.5.2Web surfing statistics
- 5.5.3Web advertising and e-commerce
- 5.6US ISP market
- 5.7Email
- 5.7.1Spam, viruses and other malware
- 5.7.2Anti spam legislation
- 5.8Instant Messaging (IM)
6. VOIP MARKET
- 6.1Overview and analysis
- 6.2VoIP forecasts
- 6.3VoIP statistics
- 6.3.1VoIP subscribers and market share
- 6.3.2VoIP awareness
- 6.3.3Customer satisfaction
- 6.3.4Reasons for uptake
- 6.4VoIP technology in the US
- 6.5VoIP government policy and FCC regulation
- 6.6VoIP over the Internet
- 6.6.1Overview
- 6.6.2IP telephony gateways
- 6.6.3Value-added features
- 6.6.4The move to hosted VoIP solutions
- 6.6.5Consumer adoption of VoIP
- 6.7VoIP over IP networks
- 6.7.1Overview
- 6.7.2Circuit-to-packet network migration
- 6.7.3IP-based private networks and computer telephony integration
- 6.8Major and emerging players
- 6.8.1Alternative providers
- 6.8.2Major telcos
- 6.8.3Cable companies
7. BROADBAND MARKET
- 7.1Cable modem and DSL
- 7.1.1Key highlights
- 7.1.2Broadband statistics
- 7.1.3Broadband market overview
- 7.1.4Regulatory overview
- 7.1.5Competition between cable MSOs and RBOCs
- 7.1.6Cable modems
- 7.1.7Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- 7.2Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- 7.2.1Overview
- 7.2.2FttH network rollout
- 7.2.3Forecasts
- 7.2.4Policy and regulation framework
- 7.2.5Choice of FttX technology
- 7.2.6Non-RBOC FttH networks
- 7.2.7RBOC FttH roll-out
- 7.3Broadband Powerline (BPL)
- 7.3.1Overview
- 7.3.2BPL Forecasts
- 7.3.3BPL deployment issues and obstacles
- 7.3.4Differences between bpl and dsl or hfc
- 7.3.5BPL technology
- 7.3.6BPL regulations
- 7.3.7BPL deployments and trials
- 7.3.8BPL industry players
- 7.4Wireless broadband market
- 7.4.1Overview and analysis
- 7.4.2WLAN (WiFi)
- 7.4.3Wireless MAN (WiMAX)
- 7.4.4Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS and MMDS)
- 7.5Satellite broadband
8. CONVERGENCE
- 8.1The triple play market
- 8.2USA overview
- 8.2.1The 1996 Telecommunications Act
- 8.2.2The growth of cable
- 8.2.3Telco losses
- 8.2.4telco strategy
- 8.2.5Triple play market predictions
- 8.3Triple play in cable
- 8.3.1Digital network upgrade
- 8.3.2Cable TV vs DBS
- 8.3.3Cable VoIP
- 8.3.4Cable modem vs DSL
- 8.4Triple play in wireline
- 8.4.1Alliance with satellite TV
- 8.4.2Fibre network roll-out
- 8.4.3IPTV over fibre
- 8.5Internet triple play
- 8.6Wireless quadruple play
- 8.7Overview of Broadcasting market
- 8.8Regulatory issues
- 8.8.1Analogue switch-off
- 8.8.2Franchise laws
- 8.8.3A la cart-nbsp;
- 8.8.4TV white spaces decision
- 8.9Terrestrial FTA DTTV
- 8.9.1National FTA broadcasters
- 8.9.2Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT)
- 8.9.3HD Over-the-Air
- 8.10Cable DTV
- 8.10.1Overview
- 8.10.2Statistics
- 8.10.3DOCSIS 3.0
- 8.10.4Broadband Internet
- 8.10.5Cable telephony
- 8.11Satellite Direct Broadcasting Service (DBS)
- 8.11.1Overview
- 8.11.2DISH Network
- 8.11.3DirecTV
- 8.11.4GlobeCast WorldTV
- 8.11.5National broadcasts of local TV
- 8.11.6TiVo' s DVRs
- 8.12Internet TV (IPTV)
- 8.12.1IPTV technology
- 8.12.2FttH/FttC/FttN networks
- 8.12.3Verizon' s FiOS TV
- 8.12.4AT&T' s U-Verse Video
- 8.12.5BellSouth' s IPTV
- 8.13Video downloading
- 8.13.1Movielink
- 8.13.2MovieBeam
- 8.13.3AOL, Google and Yahoo!
- 8.13.4CinemaNow
- 8.13.5ITVN
- 8.13.6Starz! & Vongo
- 8.13.7YouTube
- 8.13.8iPOD and MPEG-4
- 8.13.9Akimbo
- 8.14Consumer electronics
- 8.14.1Digital TV sets and HDTVs
- 8.14.2DVRs
- 8.14.3Video-on-Demand (VoD)
9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9.1US wireless market overview
- 9.1.1Market analysis
- 9.1.2Forecasts
- 9.1.3Market consolidation
- 9.1.4Market convergence
- 9.2Wireless statistics
- 9.2.1Market statistics
- 9.2.2Wireless carrier statistics
- 9.2.3ARPU statistics
- 9.3Significant market developments
- 9.3.1Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market
- 9.3.2Prepaid market
- 9.3.3Third Generation mobile (3G)
- 9.3.4WiMAX and VoIP vs 3G
- 9.3.5WiFi and cellular convergence
- 9.3.6Sprint/MSO joint venture
- 9.3.7Mobile TV
- 9.3.8Mobile music
- 9.3.9Wireless Local Number Portability (WLNP)
- 9.4Wireless market
- 9.4.1Analysis and predictions
- 9.4.2Statistics
- 9.4.3Acquisitions and mergers
- 9.5Major wireless operators
- 9.5.1Cingular Wireless
- 9.5.2Verizon Wireless
- 9.5.3Sprint Nextel Corporation
- 9.5.4T-Mobile USA
- 9.5.5Alltel Corporation
- 9.5.6US Cellular Corporation
10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 - Significant telecom deregulation milestones -1969 - 2005
- Exhibit 2 - Significant consolidations -1998 - 2006
- Exhibit 3 - Implications of ending net neutrality
- Exhibit 4 - Components of network convergence
- Exhibit 5 - RBOC fibre optic network build out -July 2006
- Exhibit 6 - AT&T U-verse timeline
- Exhibit 7 - BPL fast facts
- Exhibit 8 - IEEE approved WiFi standards -March 2006
- Exhibit 9 - LMDS and MMDS technologies in the USA
- Exhibit 10 -Evolution of RBOC triple play network capabilities per
household - 2005 - 2008
- Table 1 -Subscriber statistics -June 2006
- Table 2 -Country statistics
- Table 3 -Telecom revenue and investment statistics -2005
- Table 4 -Telephone network statistics -2005
- Table 5 -Internet provider statistics -2005
- Table 6 -Internet user statistics -2005
- Table 7 -Broadband statistics -2005
- Table 8 -Mobile statistics -2005
- Table 9 -National telecommunications authorities
- Table 10 -Telephone network statistics -2005
Volume 7 - Canada - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
1. TELECOMS, MOBILE & BROADBAND OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS 2006
- 1.1Telecommunications industry
- 1.1.1Overview
- 1.1.2Regulatory environment
- 1.2Telecommunications infrastructure
- 1.2.1National telecom network
- 1.2.2International infrastructure
- 1.2.3Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- 1.2.4Cable TV networks
- 1.2.5Broadband over Powerline (BPL)
- 1.2.6Next Generation Networks (NGNs)
- 1.2.7Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- 1.3Broadband market
- 1.3.1Overview
- 1.3.2Cable modem
- 1.3.3DSL
- 1.3.4WiFi
- 1.3.5WiMAX
- 1.3.6WLAN
- 1.3.7Satellite broadband
- 1.4Convergence
- 1.4.1Digital Television (DTV)
- 1.4.2Digital Terrestrial TV (DTTV)
- 1.4.3Satellite TV
- 1.4.4Digital Cable
- 1.4.5Specialty TV
- 1.4.6Video-on-Demand (VoD)
- 1.4.7High Definition Television (HDTV)
- 1.5Mobile market
- 1.5.1Penetration
- 1.5.2Major operators
- 1.5.3Forecasts
2. KEY STATISTICS
3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
- 3.1Overview of Canada' s telecom market
- 3.1.1Monopoly to competition
- 3.1.2Convergence
- 3.1.3Teledensity
- 3.1.4Industry revenues
- 3.2Fixed line sector
- 3.3Internet and e-commerce
- 3.4Broadband sector
- 3.5Mobile sector
- 3.6Broadcasting sector
4. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
- 4.1Overview
- 4.1.1Industry Canada
- 4.1.2Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
- 4.1.3Institutional reform
- 4.1.4Liberalisation
- 4.2VoIP regulation
- 4.3Wireless number portability
- 4.4Local forbearance
- 4.5Foreign ownership
- 4.6Convergence policy
- 4.7WTO agreement on basic telecom services
- 4.8Broadcasting regulatory reform
- 4.9Telecommunications Regulatory Reform 2006
- 4.9.1Introduction
- 4.9.2The call for economic deregulation
- 4.9.3Strengthened regulations and consumer protection
- 4.9.4Foreign ownership rules
- 4.9.5Broadcasting regulation
- 4.9.6Other noteworthy recommendations
- 4.9.7Summary
- 5.MAJOR TELCOS -STATISTICS & ANALYSIS
- 5.1Telecommunications operating environment
- 5.1.1Overview
- 5.1.2Industry structure
- 5.1.3Growing competition
- 5.1.4Foreign ownership controls
- 5.2Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs)
- 5.2.1Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE)
- 5.2.2Bell Canada
- 5.2.3VSNL International Canada (formerly Teleglobe)
- 5.2.4Aliant
- 5.2.5TELUS Corporation
- 5.2.6Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS)
- 5.2.7Saskatchewan Telecommunications (SaskTel)
- 5.3CLECs and other operators
- 5.3.1Overview
- 5.3.2Rogers Communications
- 5.3.3FCI Broadband (Formerly Futureway Communications)
- 5.3.4Primus Telecommunications Canada
- 5.3.5Look Communications
6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
- 6.1National telecom network
- 6.1.1Overview
- 6.1.2Wireline networks
- 6.1.3Wireless networks
- 6.2International infrastructure
- 6.2.1Satellite networks
- 6.2.2Submarine cable networks
- 6.3Infrastructure developments
- 6.3.1Overview
- 6.3.2Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- 6.3.3Telecom developments on cable TV networks
- 6.3.4Involvement of utilities (BPL)
- 6.3.5Next Generation Networks (NGNs)
- 6.3.6IP and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
7. BROADBAND MARKET
- 7.1Industry overview and analysis
- 7.1.2Broadband statistics
- 7.2Cable modems
- 7.2.1Major high-speed cable providers
- 7.3Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- 7.3.1Major broadband DSL providers
- 7.4Fibre-to-the-Home (FttH)
- 7.4.1Overview
- 7.4.2Aliant trials
- 7.5Wireless broadband
- 7.5.1WiMAX
- 7.5.2WiFi
- 7.5.3Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
- 7.5.4Internet via satellite
- 7.6Broadband over Powerline (BPL)
- 7.6.1Overview
- 7.6.2BPL Regulation
- 7.6.3UPLC and UTC Canada
8. CONVERGENCE
- 8.1Key general trends
- 8.2Digital TV (DTV)
- 8.2.1Market statistics
- 8.2.2Digital Terrestrial TV (DTTV)
- 8.2.3Regulatory overview
- 8.3iTV
- 8.3.1Rogers Cable
- 8.3.2Shaw Communications
- 8.3.3Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE)
- 8.3.4Aliant Telecom
- 8.3.5AOL
- 8.4Video-on-Demand (VoD)
- 8.4.1Rogers Cable
- 8.4.2Cogeco Cable
- 8.4.3Shaw Communications
- 8.4.4SaskTel
- 8.4.5Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS)
- 8.5Broadband TV, TV-over-DSL (IPTV)
- 8.6Satellite TV
- 8.6.1Bell ExpressVu
- 8.6.2Star Choice Communications
- 8.7Cable TV
- 8.7.1Digital Cable
- 8.7.2Rogers Cable Inc
- 8.7.3Shaw Cablesystems Ltd
- 8.7.4Vidéotron ltée
- 8.7.5Cogeco Cable Inc
- 8.7.6EastLink
- 8.7.7Persona Inc (formerly Regional Cablesystems)
- 8.8Pay TV
- 8.9Consumer electronics
- 8.9.1High Definition televisions
- 8.9.2Mobile television
9. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
- 9.1Analysis and Forecasts
- 9.2Overview of Canada' s mobile market
- 9.2.1Overview
- 9.2.2Mobile statistics
- 9.3Regulatory overview
- 9.3.1CRTC and Industry Canada
- 9.3.2Telecom Policy Review
- 9.3.3Spectrum licensing
- 9.3.4Mobile Number Portability
- 9.3.5Rural digital roaming
- 9.4Mobile technologies
- 9.4.1Personal Communications Services (PCS)
- 9.4.2Global System for Mobiles (GSM)
- 9.4.3Third Generation (3G) mobile
- 9.4.4WiFi and WiMAX
- 9.5Major mobile operators
- 9.5.1Overview
- 9.5.2Rogers Wireless
- 9.5.3Bell Mobility
- 9.5.4TELUS mobility
- 9.5.5SaskTel Mobility
- 9.5.6MTS
- 9.5.7Virgin Mobile Canada
- 9.6Mobile Services
- 9.6.1Prepaid services
- 9.6.2Short Message Service (SMS)
- 9.6.3Inter-carrier multimedia messaging
- 9.6.4Mobile television services
10. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
- Exhibit 1 -Registered CLECs -2005
- Exhibit 2 -Telesat' s current and planned fleet of satellites
- Exhibit 3 -Submarine cables serving Canada
- Exhibit 4 -Registered CLECs -2005
- Exhibit 5 - FibreWired Network
- Exhibit 6 - FibreWired Network
- Exhibit 7 -TV-over-DSL (IPTV)
- Exhibit 8 -3G licence awards -January 2001
- Table 1 - Forecast of mobile subscriber and revenue growth -2006 - 2010
- Table 2 - VoIP subscriber forecasts -2006 - 2008
- Table 3 - Residential broadband Internet subscribers, DSL and cable -2001
- 2005
- Table 4 - Cable modem subscribers by major operator -2002 - 2005
- Table 5 - DSL subscribers by operator -2004 - 2006
- Table 6 - Total television and digital households -2002 - 2006
- Table 7 - Number of HD services offered by broadcaster -2006
- Table 8 - Mobile subscribers and annual change -1997 - 2005
- Table 9 - Mobile subscribers by major provider -2004 - Q1 2006
- Table 10 -Forecast of mobile subscriber and revenue growth -2006 - 2010
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