Satellite-based broadband services expected to emerge in 2004.

As of the end of 2003, signs of growth were becoming more prolific around the world.This growth is positive for enterprise broadband VSATs as companies become more confident about making infrastructure investments. It looks likely that at least three serious tries at satellite-based broadband, Spaceway, iPSTAR and WildBlue will begin offering services in 2004, and there are clearly other broadband niches available. While South Korea's 90% penetration rate for broadband among Internet users (or 70% of all households) has been highly touted, this figure must be compared to the ITU's recent data for several European countries where Germany's broadband penetration rate in 2002 was 3.9 subscribers per 100 inhabitants, France's was 2.4; Britain's was 2.3; and Italy's was a mere 1.5.

(PRWEB) December 10, 2003 --Research and Markets announces the addition of the 3rd edition of the Broadband Satellite Markets report to its offerings.

Now into its third edition, the Broadband Satellite Markets provides a worldwide analysis of Industry Trends and Market Forecasts from 2003 to 2008 and has become an industry standard research study on all aspects of the rapidly changing satellite broadband marketplace. As of the end of 2003, signs of growth were becoming more prolific around the world. Germany and France are taking direct measures to improve economic growth, and that of the euro zone along with them. The U.S. is showing positive signs and Asian growth rates, that had been downgraded for numerous reason, most recently the SARS scare, are being revised upwards as regional economies pick up steam. These trends spell well for enterprise broadband VSATs as companies become more confident about making infrastructure investments. It looks likely that at least three serious tries at satellite-based broadband, Spaceway, iPSTAR and WildBlue will begin offering services in 2004, and there are clearly other broadband niches available. While South Korea's 90% penetration rate for broadband among Internet users (or 70% of all households) has been highly touted, this figure must be compared to the ITU's recent data for several European countries where Germany's broadband penetration rate in 2002 was 3.9 subscribers per 100 inhabitants, France's was 2.4; Britain's was 2.3; and Italy's was a mere 1.5.

A recent report from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) puts worldwide broadband subscribers at 63 million at the end of 2002, up from 3 million in 1999. And this total does not include the many people who enjoy the benefits of broadband Internet access through a local area network at work or school. Yet, where is satellite's play in this vast market? In fact, it barely registered in the ITU's measurements. They indicated the vast majority of broadband subscribers have access through xDSL and cable modem services and barely even took the time to mention the possibility of satellites for Internet access. This study intends to address just this question, and much more.

This study is a definitive source of market trends, data analysis and forecasts for the enterprise VSAT sector, the rapidly emerging SME market segment, the much anticipated consumer/SOHO broadband access market, and the established IP trunking sector. The report covers four Main Sectors; Broadband Enterprise Satellite Access and Networking Services, Consumer Broadband Satellite Services, Satellite ISP Backbone/ Trunking Services and Business TV and Broadband Media.

For a complete index of this report click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/41617

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