Next-Generation Access in Western Europe, 2008-2012

Publication Date	December 2008
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	29
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC06560

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Summary

This study defines the current market situation and likely future development of next-generation access services, with a focus on four technologies - very-high-speed digital subscriber line (VDSL), point-to-point Ethernet (EP2P), passive optical networking (PON), and DOCSIS 3.0 cable services. It describes the advantages and disadvantages of each technology, and examines current and planned deployments across Western Europe on a country-by-country basis. Furthermore, this document analyzes the market drivers and inhibitors for next-generation access, as well as the business case for deploying such a network. Finally, the document provides a five-year connection forecast by technology, fiber architecture, and country.

"The bandwidth requirements of the future will be set by high definition video content and concurrent usage of applications," said Jan Hein Bakkers, research manager at IDC, "while the competitive environment will dictate the speed at which operators upgrade their access networks."

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Study
- Methodology
Situation Overview
- What is Next-Generation Access?
  - VDSL
  - PON
  - Point-to-Point Ethernet (EP2P)
  - DOCSIS 3.0 (Cable)
  - Architectures
- Market Drivers
  - Competitive Environment
  - Perceived Benefits
  - Bandwidth Requirements
  - Government Involvement
- Market Inhibitors
  - Regulation
  - Economic Situation
  - Human Resources
  - Capital Requirements
- The Business Case for Next-Generation Access
  - Premium Price Compared to Standard Broadband
  - Upsale of Multiple or High-Bandwidth Services
  - Increasing Customer Loyalty
  - Maximizing Penetration
  - Real-Estate Sales
  - More Efficient Network Operation
  - Retention of LLU Fees
  - Infrastructure Sharing
  - Investment Policies
  - Commitment to Socioeconomic Development of Region
  - Converged Business Case Approach
- Country Overview
  - Austria
  - Belgium
  - Denmark
  - Finland
  - France
  - Germany
  - Greece
  - Ireland
  - Italy
  - Netherlands
  - Norway
  - Portugal
  - Spain
  - Sweden
  - Switzerland
  - United Kingdom
Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the European Next-Generation Access Services Market, 2008-2012
- Figure: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access and Other Broadband Connections, 2007-2012 (M)
- Figure: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections by Technology, 2007-2012 (M)
- Figure: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections by Architecture, 2007-2012 (M)
- Figure: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Market Snapshot by Country, 2012
- Table: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections by Technology, 2007-2012 (000)
- Table: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections by Fiber Architecture, 2007-2012 (000)
- Table: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections by Country, 2007-2012 (000)
- Market Context
- Figure: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections, Current Versus Previous Forecast, 2006-2012 (000)
- Table: Western Europe - Next-Generation Access Connections, Current Versus Previous Forecast, 2006-2012 (000)
Essential Guidance
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- Related Research
- Synopsis