Canadian Consumers benefiting from lower prices and increased competition in Telecoms Industry.

By early 2003, total revenues in the telecom market in Canada reached an estimated $33.0 billion (up 3.1% on 2001). Industry gross revenues had grown from $24.9 billion in 1998.The telecommunications market in Canada in 2002 and 2003 has been experiencing a slowdown in revenue growth as competition continues to drive prices down although the user is seen to be benefiting from this situation.

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

By early 2003, total revenues in the telecom market in Canada reached an estimated $33.0 billion (up 3.1% on 2001). Industry gross revenues had grown from $24.9 billion in 1998.The telecommunications market in Canada in 2002 and 2003 has been experiencing a slowdown in revenue growth as competition continues to drive prices down although the user is seen to be benefiting from this situation. Canada has a growing market for wireless services, high levels of penetration of broadband Internet services and healthy competition for local and long-distance services. In many respects the Canadians have taken the best of both European and US models for telecommunications competition and applied the necessary regulations where required. Altogether the market is in a relatively healthy state compared to that of many other western countries around the world. With one of the most advanced telecommunications sectors in the world, Canadas telecom market continues to grow, while intense competition has led to service innovation, falling prices and significant industry restructuring.

This report comprehensively covers the key areas of interest in the Canadian Telecommunications market including Key trends in the market and a general market overview. The current Regulatory environment is also examined. The main sectors examined in this report are the Major fixed networks operators, Telecommunications infrastructure, Public data communications services, the Internet, Broadband networks and services, Content and e-Services, Wireless communications and Broadcasting.

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