The star performer is the data/broadband market, which accounted for 23% of the Australia telco market in 2003, increasing to 25% in 2004.

The dial-up modem may well have introduced the world to the Internet and the Information Highway, but broadband represents the real Information Highway because of its capacity and speed. Broadband accounted for 23% of the Australia telco market in 2003 and looks set to increase to 25% in 2004.

Research and Markets have announced the addition of the "2003 Australia - Broadband Market Australia" report to their offering.

The market of the future is a key report as this covers the area where for the next 10 to 15 years the action will be. With such a lot going on the report updates on all the latest developments and puts this into the perspective of the broader telecoms market. Lots of market research, forecasts and marketing information, providing clear pathways to the where the opportunities are as well as the pitfalls. It also makes suggestion on how to develop broadband as a national tool to modernize our economy and to provider widespread opportunities for innovations. Local and State Governments will play a key role here. The report covers all the major projects around the country and the key players that are involved both at retail and wholesale levels. The latest subscriber and revenue stats are included. Key content developments are analysed.

The dial-up modem may well have introduced the world to the Internet and the Information Highway, but broadband represents the real Information Highway because of its capacity and speed. Around the world Internet household penetration levels are reaching 50%. Australia is still below 10%. There is great unmet demand, limited affordable services, and few service providers. This report takes this background to project down the Information Highway with forecasts on unmet demand in business and residential market may be addressed, by whom, and even for how much.

Key Hightlights

The star performer is the data/broadband market, which accounted for 23% of the telco market in 2003, increasing to 25% in 2004 (15% in 1999).

Broadband market remains severely depressed because of Telstras stranglehold on infrastructure; wholesale; and retail -- Australia will drop from the already low 25th position in international rankings in 2003 to 40th in 2005.

Independent data SPs and ISPs hold 56% of this market, set to grow to 59% in 2004 (2003: Telstra 33%; Optus 11%).

Broadband revenues to double in 2004 to $750 million.

Wireless broadband will not achieve major inroads in 2004, due to high prices, proprietary technologies, lack of roaming and interoperability.

Expect consumer broadband 'downloaders for around $200. This equipment can be linked to home stereos, car audio systems and TVs to replay MP3 music, video and other entertainment.

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REPORT DATA SUMMARY:

2003 Australia - Broadband Market Australia

Number of Pages: 205

Category: Markets

URL: www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/37925

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