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Switzerland - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts
Synopsis Switzerland has one of Europe's highest Internet and broadband penetration rates in Europe. DSL is the principal access technology, with the market dominated by Swisscom's TV product. UPC's Cablecom also offers cable broadband in several major cities. The operator's plan to launch a 100Mb/s service later in 2009 will significantly strengthen its competitive advantage. Swisscom's CHF8 billion infrastructure investment will greatly expand the country's fibre-optic footprint, as will the activities of electricity utilities which have moved into the telecom arena. Wireless broadband also adds to the mix. In this report we present an analysis of Switzerland's broadband market in 2010. The report profiles the main players in the DSL, cable, fibre and wireless sectors, detailing technological developments for the provision of triple play services and providing broadband forecasts to 2020. We also examine regulatory issues surrounding municipal fibre, legislation providing for Local Loop Unbundling, and the provision of broadband as a Universal Service.
Last Update: 29 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 14

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Switzerland - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV
Synopsis Switzerland's modern telecom networks and excellent broadband infrastructure supports one of Europe's more developed markets for convergent media. Digital TV has developed well, while some areas of the country have already had analogue transmission switched off. The incumbent, Swisscom, has invested in fibre networks while the principal cable network operator, UPC Switzerland, has upgraded much of its network to provide 100Mb/s services. Together, these networks provide a growing number of consumers with bundled offers. This report presents an analysis of Switzerland's digital and terrestrial TV markets in 2010, as well as an overview of developments in convergent services.
Last Update: 29 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 9

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Switzerland - Key Statistics, Telecom Market & Regulatory Overviews
Synopsis Switzerland enjoys one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the OECD and a competitive mobile market served by a triopoly of international players. The country's mountainous topography helped to establish a number of cable networks, though in recent years DSL has become the preferred means for accessing broadband and triple play services. These platforms have been supplemented by a rapidly emerging fibre-optic sector, spearheaded by Swisscom and a number of regional utility companies. Although not a member of the EU, the country's economic integration has meant that its telecom market deregulation has followed the EU's liberalisation framework, including the recent regulations on international voice roaming. This report presents a statistical profile of Switzerland's fixed network in 2010. It assesses the regulatory environment, noting the status of local loop unbundling, legislated in April 2007, as well as the provision of broadband as a universal service. It also evaluates the strategies and performance of major service providers, and looks ahead to market developments in coming years.
Last Update: 29 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 16

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Switzerland - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts
Synopsis Switzerland's mobile penetration is on a par with the European average. The three mobile network operators have invested in HSDPA technology in a bid to encourage consumer use of mobile data services, thus increasing otherwise stagnant ARPU. Mobile TV has progressed, with Swisscom Broadcast having been awarded a national mobile TV licence using the DVB-H standard. The regulator has allocated GSM spectrum for 3G use, thus enabling the operators to extend their 3G network reach. In this report we profile Switzerland's mobile market in 2010, presenting an analysis on the regulatory environment and a profile of the main providers. We also assess data services, detail developments in mobile TV and other new technologies, and also provide ARPU and 3G subscriber forecasts to 2015.
Last Update: 29 Apr 2010 Number of Pages: 19

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