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For most wireline network operators, migrating to a next-generation infrastructure is no longer a matter of if, but when. This involves rolling out fiber to the curb (FTTC/VDSL), building (FTTB) or home (FTTH). ADSL and HFC networks, over which most broadband services are delivered today, are becoming obsolete, especially in developed markets: Demand for higher throughput is on the rise, competition is fierce, and more bandwidth is needed to support simultaneous delivery of such applications as video, peer-to-peer content exchange and high-definition television (HDTV). There is more leeway for the timing of upgrades in emerging markets, but growing competition from mobile broadband operators is also prompting wireline carriers to consider migrating to fiber.
This report examines the deployments of FTTx networks in Asia-Pacific, North America and Western Europe, which have now passed the stage of early adopters and are led by both telecom incumbents and competitive broadband network operators. It uncovers operators#8217; broadband strategies, current and planned services, operational and financial performance, and best practices with fiber in the last mile. This report revisits the economic and technological comparison between FTTC/VDSL2 networks, gigabit passive optical networks (GPONs) and P2P fiber networks, providing an update on the development of upcoming fiber technologies such as WDM-PON and 10G PON. It provides a five-year outlook on fiber adoption trends, from FTTH subscribers to a breakdown of homes passed by the different flavors of fiber. This is all done in light of the ongoing global economic contraction, which calls for rethinking the established positions of all participants in the value chain — operators and vendors alike.
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Is the economic downturn reducing the urgency to upgrade access networks to fiber?
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Who is deploying FTTx, and what drove the migration decisions?
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How big is the FTTx opportunity in emerging markets? What are the key differences in the FTTx business models of developed and emerging markets?
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For the FTTx pioneers, what have been the main economic implications of launching commercial services? Have costs or benefits been greater? What is the impact on subscriptions, ARPS, churn and costs?
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How do network investments vary between the different flavors of fiber?
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How long does it take to break even on fiber investments?
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What has been the impact of fiber network deployments on the adoption and marketing of ADSL?
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Is VDSL sufficient to support currently demanded applications? What will it take to upgrade a VDSL-based network to one of the faster FTTH technologies?
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Is it worth squeezing more value out of copper networks and waiting for the next generation of optical technologies, such as WDM-PON?
Operators
This report provides forecasts for operator adoption of FTTx technologies, quantifies market demand for FTTH services over the next five years and identifies successful strategies for positioning, pricing and promoting FTTx-based offerings, giving you the fundamental tools to develop long-range plans and winning strategies.
Equipment and application providers
Using Pyramid Research’s assessment of the largest FTTx markets, determine where your opportunities are. This report includes insights into the top operators’ plans for network upgrades, new services and investments — the information you need to formulate informed go-to-market strategies and creative solutions to win a larger share of operator spending, particularly in the middle of a worldwide economic downturn.
Financial services, investment firms
This report provides a thorough grounding in the salient issues facing commercial FTTx networks today, offering current and projected adoption rates for FTTx technologies and FTTH services. Use this analysis to determine which players are best positioned to succeed and to assess upcoming opportunities in the FTTx market.
Companies mentioned in this report:
Akamai
Athens Information Technology (AIT)
Akado
Alcatel-Lucent
AT&T
Belgacom
Bell Canada
Bharti Airtel
Bouygues Telecom
Bredbandsbolaget
BSNL
BT
Charter Communications
China Telecom
Chungcheong Media Broadcasting
Circuit City
Cisco Systems
City Telecom
Comcast
Completel
Dansk Energi
Deutsche Telekom
DirecTV
Discovery Networks International
Dom.ru
EchoStar
Eircom Ireland
Electronics and Communications Research Institute
EnergiMidt
Ericsson
Etisalat
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Fastweb
France Telecom
Free
FTTH Council
Golden Telecom
Hanaro Telecom
HanseNet
HKBN (Hong Kong Broadband Network)
Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN)
Iliad
Infineon
Jazztel
Kabel BW
Kabel Deutschland
KPN
KT
LG-Nortel
Magyar Telekom
MTV Networks
NetCologne
Neuf Cegetel
Nintendo
Nokia Siemens Networks
Noos
Nortel
Novera Optics
NTT
Numericable
Ono
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Orange España
Orange Slovensko
Pirelli
Qwerty
Reggefiber
Research Academic Computer Technology Institute
SFR
SingTel
SK Broadband
StarHub
Swisscom
T-Com
TDC
Tele2 España
Telecom Italia
Telefónica
Telefónica España
Telekom Slovenije
Telenor
TeliaSonera
Time Warner Cable
Unet BV
Unitymedia
Verizon Communications
Verizon Wireless
VimpelCom
Virgin Media
Vivendi
Vodafone
Wal-Mart
Wilhelm.tel
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Fiber in the Last Mile is part of Pyramid’s research report series. A blend of primary research and qualitative analysis, Pyramid’s research reports offer comprehensive coverage of the fixed and mobile communications space and enable those in the communications industry to stay ahead of changing market dynamics. For more information about this report, please contact Amalia Vega at avega@pyr.com or telephone at +1.809.330.4520
Author: Svetlana Grant, Ozgur Aytar
Publication Date: December 2008
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