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U.S. Wholesale ATM and Frame Relay Services Markets
Frost & Sullivan, April 2002
ATM, Frame Relay Services Stand Strong in Evolving Marketplace
Widely utilized and industry proven, both asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and frame relay services are economical means of transporting telecommunications applications. While ATM is capable of carrying voice, video, and data at high speeds, frame relay has been used to efficiently transfer traditional data services. In an era of unprecedented telecommunications innovations, these services are proving to be viable competitors for emerging Internet Protocol virtual private networks (IP VPNs).
This Frost & Sullivan research provides a detailed guide to the U.S. wholesale ATM and frame relay services markets. By identifying industry challenges and examining demand analysis, this study offers your firm a comprehensive guide to take advantage of key market opportunities.
Data Traffic Growth Propels Wholesale Demand
Whether originating from consumer dial-up and broadband usage or from enterprise interfaces with corporate offices, there is little doubt that the overall demand for data services will continue to increase. Though Internet growth rates do not appear to be developing as rapidly as in previous industry forecasts, the demand for data services is still rising.
It is anticipated that the continued growth in commercial and consumer data traffic will spur demand for wholesale capacity. Many of these requirements will be met by private line and high-speed wavelength services, yet the wholesale ATM and frame relay markets will benefit as well, says the studys author.
Economic Downturn Elevates Existing Services Importance
While the telecommunications industry continues to be challenged by the economic downturn, many carriers are overcoming this setback by focusing greater attention on their capital expenditures. Currently, potential alternatives such as IP VPNs are garnering immediate notice as carriers search for cost reduction opportunities.
For greenfield applications, IP VPN may offer an excellent alternative to ATM or frame relay. However, many carriers and enterprises have made significant investments in existing infrastructure, and it is not expected that these investments will just be thrown away, states the author.
This Frost & Sullivan study offers a detailed examination of consumer trends within the wholesale ATM and frame relay services markets, enabling your company to capitalize on shifting consumer demands.
Market Participants
Alltel Corp.
AT&T Corp.
BellSouth Corp.
Broadwing, Inc.
Cable & Wireless plc
Centennial Communications Corp.
CenturyTel, Inc.
Cingular Wireless LL
Genuity, Inc.
Level 3 Communications, Inc.
MC
New Edge Network, Inc.
Qwest Communications International, Inc.
SBC Communications, Inc.
Sprint Communications Co., L.P.
Teleglobe, Inc.
Touch Americ
Verizon Communications
Williams Communications, LLC
WorldCom, Inc.
XO Communications, Inc.
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