Italy one of the largest Telecom Markets in Europe.

Italy is one of the largest telecom markets in Europe and is home to the sixth largest telco in the world -- Telecom Italia (TI). The Maltese population of 440,000 supports a tiny neighbouring market. Both incumbent operators dominate their respective markets.

(PRWEB) December 19 2003--Research and Markets announces the addition of the 2004 report of Telecommunications in Italy and Malta to its offerings.

Italy is one of the largest telecom markets in Europe and is home to the sixth largest telco in the world -- Telecom Italia (TI). The Maltese population of 440,000 supports a tiny neighbouring market. Both incumbent operators dominate their respective markets. Malta has cable modem and xDSL broadband technologies, while Italys market is xDSL and FTTH oriented. Both countries have active mobile phone markets -- 3G and i-mode have launched in Italy -- and almost all subscribers are on prepaid accounts. Satellite TV companies Stream and Tele+ have merged and Italy has also revised its digital TV plan. This report covers each market.

The 2004 report provides a chapter for each country and analysis is provided in the form of Key Statistics, Market Analysis, Regulatory Environmen, Pan European companies, Infrastructure and equipment, Fixed network voice, Public Data communications, Internet market, Broadband, E-services and E-Commerce Market, Wireless Communications and Broadcasting.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/41689

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