Broadband Access 2004: An Assessment of Global Demand for Broadband Access by Technology and Geographic Region

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Executive Summary

• 1.1 Report Scope and Structure
• 1.2 Data Sources and Methodology
• 1.3 Broadband Market
• 1.4 Broadband Technology
• 1.5 Forecast Summary
• 1.6 Conclusions

Chapter 2 - Introduction

• 2.1 Overview of Study
• 2.2 Study Objective
• 2.3 Scope
• 2.4 Methodology
• 2.5 Sources of Information

Chapter 3 - Overview of the Market For Broadband Services

• 3.1 What Exactly is Broadband?
  • 3.1.1 What is the difference between applications and services?
  • 3.1.2 What are the core services delivered over Broadband Networks?
    • 3.1.2.1 Voice (Telephony)
    • 3.1.2.2 High-speed Internet Access
    • 3.1.2.3 Broadcast Audio (Radio)
    • 3.1.2.4 Broadcast Video (Television)
    • 3.1.2.5 Broadcast Data (IP Multicast)
    • 3.1.2.6 Video-conferencing
    • 3.1.2.7 Audio/Video/Data on Demand
    • 3.1.2.8 Multiplayer Gaming
    • 3.1.2.9 Virtual Private Networks
  • 3.1.3 How do units of sale differ between various services?
• 3.2 What are the key factors driving the growth of Broadband?
  • 3.2.1 How fast is the Internet growing?
  • 3.2.2 What are the trends in Internet usage?
    • 3.2.2.1 North America
    • 3.2.2.2 Latin and South America
    • 3.2.2.3 Europe
    • 3.2.2.4 Asia and the Pacific Rim
    • 3.2.2.5 Africa/ROW
• 3.3 What Are the Key Markets for Broadband Services?
  • 3.3.1 Business Addressable Market
  • 3.3.2 Residential Addressable Market

Chapter 4 - Broadband Access Technology

• 4.1 How is the Internet infrastructure constructed?
  • 4.1.1 The Internet Protocol
  • 4.1.2 Basic Infrastructure Components
  • 4.1.3 Logical vs. Physical Topologies for Internet and Data Networks
• 4.2 Broadband Access Methods and Technologies
  • 4.2.1 Leased Line Technologies
  • 4.2.2 Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Technologies
  • 4.2.3 Cable Technologies
  • 4.2.4 Wireless Technologies
  • 4.2.5 Satellite Technologies
  • 4.2.6 FTTH
  • 4.2.7 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 4.2.8 Broadband over Powerline (BPL)

Chapter 5 - Broadband Access Business Case

• 5.1 How is Pricing Determined for Broadband Access?
  • 5.1.1 The Economic Model for the Internet
  • 5.1.2 Economics and issues for flat-rate pricing models
  • 5.1.3 Economics and issues for usage-based pricing models
• 5.2 What are the Major Market Constraints for Broadband Access Networks?
  • 5.2.1 Financial/economic factors
  • 5.2.2 Regulatory factors
• 5.3 What are the Critical Success Factors for Broadband Access?
  • 5.3.1 Availability
  • 5.3.2 Port speed
  • 5.3.3 Service level quality
  • 5.3.4 Rapid deployment/installation
  • 5.3.5 Price targets
  • 5.3.6 Branding

Chapter 6 - Forecast Results for Broadband Access

• 6.1 Forecast Methodology
  • 6.1.1 Key Assumptions
• 6.2 Forecast Summary
  • 6.2.1 Subscribers
  • 6.2.2 Service Revenue
  • 6.2.3 CPE Revenue
• 6.3 Business Broadband Market
  • 6.3.1 Forecast Summary
  • 6.3.2 Description & Derivation of Inputs
  • 6.3.3 Regional Forecasts by Technology Type
  • 6.3.4 Residential Broadband Market
• 6.4 Summary and Conclusions