The skirmishes between US cable and telecom providers are about to erupt into a full-scale war. In the past, cable operators have had the weapons to fend off any serious challenge from their telecom rivals, but 2008 will see a fight.
The Broadband Services report explores the changing dynamics in the ongoing competition between cable and telecom providers.
eMarketer estimates that by 2012 there will be over 533 million broadband households worldwide, of which 94.3 million will be in the US. A good percentage of these broadband subscribers will also be subscribing to a bundle of services including voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) and Internet protocol TV (IPTV).
As a result, the term 'broadband' is quickly moving beyond just connoting Internet access.
Key questions the 'Broadband Services' report answers:
-What are the competitive dynamics driving changes in the voice, video and Internet markets? -How many broadband, VoIP and IPTV subscribers will there be in the US? -Worldwide? -Why is France a leader in IPTV? -How will pure-play voice or TV providers compete in a triple-play world? -What are the prospects for Verizon FiOS TV and AT&T’s U-verse service? And many others…
eMarketer Reports—On Target and Up to Date
The Broadband Services report aggregates the latest data from international marketing and communications researchers with eMarketer analysis to provide the information you need to make smart, accurate business decisions.
