broadbandtrends publishes Global Fixed Broadband Subscriber Forecast

broadbandtrends recently published its latest Global Fixed Broadband Subscriber Forecast for 2008-2013 entitled "Global Broadband Penetration to Reach 33% of Households by 2013"

Executive Summary
Global fixed broadband subscribers are expected to grow from 334 million at the end of 2007 to nearly 587 million by the end of 2013, representing a CAGR of 10 percent. Global penetration of households will reach 33 percent during this period. Continued growth is being driven by strong regulatory and government initiatives that are helping to accelerate broadband availability; while innovative services and applications such as IP-TV and FMC combined with lower prices will continue to drive adoption.

DSL will remain the dominant broadband technology throughout the forecast period, with 63 percent of total fixed broadband subscribers. FTTH will offer the strongest growth opportunity with 26 percent CAGR, while cable will be the lowest at 6 percent. Of the alternative broadband technologies, WiMAX holds the most promise for widespread deployment, while broadband over powerline and satellite will continue to find limited market opportunity. It is expected that WiMAX will be most successfully deployed in emerging and rural markets; however, it will likely be challenged by advances in mobile broadband technology.
 

Major Report Highlights include the following:

• Global Fixed Broadband Subscribers will reach 587 million by end of 2013

• Global Penetration of Households will reach 33 percent; Western Europe will be 80 percent

• DSL will remain the leading broadband technology with 63 percent of subscribers by 2013

• China will overtake the United States in 2008 to become the largest broadband market

• The “sweet-spot” for Other technologies (Satellite, WiMAX, BPL) will focus on rural and emerging markets, but will be challenged by other mobile broadband technologies
   

Fixed Broadband Penetration of Households by Region (2005-2013)

Source: broadbandtrends.com

The Market Outlook Report provides a comprehensive forecast and analysis for global broadband subscribers.  Data is provided on a global and regional basis (Global, Asia Pacific, CALA, EMEA and North America) and includes selected country data within each region.  Forecast period is 2008-2013.

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