Redefining Fixed Line

Evolution to an all-IP Environment

Publication Date	April 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	23
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC06858

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Summary

This document studies the development of copper access networks over the past few years. It analyzes the changes in usage and portfolios and highlights the main trends that affect fixed-line operators. Furthermore, this study provides an outlook for the future of the copper network in the European consumer market. This outlook includes forecasts for consumer usage of and spending on fixed telecom services in general and copper based services in particular.

"Although the trend towards more fiber in access networks will accelerate over the coming years, copper will remain the main final fixed connection medium in Western Europe for the foreseeable future," said Jan Hein Bakkers, research manager at IDC. "To make the most of these copper assets, operators need to adapt their portfolios to the goals of maximizing value and loyalty per customer."

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Study
- Methodology
Situation Overview
- Introduction
- Figure: Western Europe - Incumbent Active Copper Lines by Type, 2004-2008
- Figure: Western Europe - Incumbent Fixed-Line Revenue Development Index, 2004-2008
- The Changing Profile of the Copper Base
- Figure: Incumbent Copper Services Portfolio and Profile
  - Traditional Voice Retail
    - Traditional Voice Retail Only
    - Traditional Voice Retail and Line Sharing
    - Traditional Voice Retail and DSL Wholesale
    - Traditional Voice Retail and DSL Retail
    - Traditional Voice Retail, DSL Retail, and IPTV
  - Traditional Voice Wholesale
    - Traditional Voice Wholesale Only
    - Traditional Voice Wholesale and Wholesale DSL
    - Traditional Voice Wholesale and Line Sharing
  - All-IP Retail
    - Retail Naked DSL
    - Retail DSL + VoIP
    - Retail DSL + VoIP + IPTV
  - Wholesale Naked DSL
  - Full Unbundling
  - Figure: Incumbent Copper Line Portfolio Development, 2008
- Increasing Operational Efficiency
  - Workforce Reductions
  - Figure: Western Europe - Incumbent Fixed-Line Workforce Development, 2004-2008
  - Network Transformation
  - Integration of Fixed and Mobile Activities
Future Outlook
Figure: Western Europe - Consumer Fixed Telecom Services Spending by Type, 2007-2012
Figure: Western Europe - Consumer Fixed Telecom Services Spending by Access Infrastructure, 2007-2012 ($B)
Figure: Western Europe - Households Using Copper Infrastructure, 2007-2012 (M, %)
Figure: Western Europe - Consumer RGUs on Copper Infrastructure, 2007-2012 (M)
Figure: Western Europe - Monthly Household ARPU for Copper Based Services, 2007-2012 ($)
Figure: Western Europe - Spending on Copper Based Consumer Telecom Services by Type, 2007-2012 ($B)
Figure: Western Europe - Households Using Copper Infrastructure by Type, 2007-2012 (M)
Essential Guidance
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- Related Research
- Exchange Rates
- Table: 2007 Exchange Rates
- Synopsis