US Telecommunications market showed signs of stablising in 2003 as wireless and broadband markets continue to grow.

The US telecommunications market is stabilising in 2003, but a full recovery is still not expected until 2005 or 2006. The wireless and broadband markets are showing healthy growth, but fixed-line telecommunications is still a very low margin business. Broadcast services have shown little growth, but advanced services, such as digital TV and other interactive services continue to show steady growth.

Research and Markets announces the addition of the 2003/2004 Telecoms in the United States of America report to its offerings.

The US telecommunications market is stabilising in 2003, but a full recovery is still not expected until 2005 or 2006. The wireless and broadband markets are showing healthy growth, but fixed-line telecommunications is still a very low margin business. Broadcast services have shown little growth, but advanced services, such as digital TV and other interactive services continue to show steady growth. Regulatory decisions are having adverse impacts on competition across the whole sector, and the Triennial decision of 2003 looks like it will not speed up the growth of broadband Internet services as was initially hoped.

The Internet and online markets are still witnessing strong growth as demand for services continues. The Internet user population now nearly mirrors the general population in terms of user demographics. Broadband access services are beginning to become mainstream, allowing users to access richer content. E-commerce services are also still witnessing growth as Internet buying becomes a part of everyday life in many American households.

Cellular mobile subscriptions reached 142.5 million in March 2003 bringing the nationwide penetration rate to over 50.8%. The increased functionality of digital wireless services is expected to fuel further growth of the wireless industry, with personal penetration forecast to grow to 60% by end-2003.Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) services are emerging as the 'next big thing in telecommunications although early indications are that Wi-Fi is little more than a desperate attempt from ICT companies to try and rekindle some of the spirit of the telecommunications boom.

This report comprehensively covers the key areas of interest in the USA Telecommunications market including Key trends in the market as well as a Market overview. The current Regulatory environment in the USA is also analysed. This report examines all aspects of the Telecoms sector including fixed networks, Telecommunications infrastructure, Public data communications services, Internet, Broadband networks and services, Content and e-Services, Wireless communications and Broadcasting .

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