The global consumer VoIP market grew from approximately 16 million in 2005 to over 50 million in 2006. In-Stat forecasts that by 2011, 38% of broadband households worldwide will subscribe to VoIP services. Consumer VoIP revenue will grow from $15 billion to nearly $44 billion over the next five years. This report examines the worldwide market for consumer VoIP services. The report quantifies VoIP subscribers by major service provider in six geographic regions and reviews major 2006 market developments. Subscriber forecasts are segmented by service provider type (wireline, cable, and virtual VoIP operator) for 2006−2011. Revenue forecasts are presented for each geographic region.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the market factors impacting consumer VoIP adoption. Far from being simplistic, these market factors cover the full spectrum from regulatory policy, alternative technologies, competition and NGN development. The report offers the reader an end-to-end understanding of consumer VoIP markets not found in data-only research reports.
