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France - Broadband Market - Fibre and Wireless Services
Synopsis France is among the top three countries in Europe for fibre deployment, with growth bolstered both by demand for high bandwidth applications and by alternative operators keen to build networks independent from France Telecom. Fibre infrastructure has benefited from one of Europe's most far-reaching investment programs, with leading operators such as France Telecom, SFR, Numéricable and Iliad concentrating on the more expensive but robust FttH rather than the fibre/VDSL2 hybrid networks favoured by most other operators in Europe. The country also benefits from a regulator which has promoted fibre effectively, and from legislation introduced in August 2008 which facilitates fibre access among providers. This report assesses France's fibre, wireless and satellite broadband markets in 2010, reviewing the strategies of the principal providers and analysing the regulatory implications for municipal-funded fibre networks and the tightened regulatory regime for the maturing WiFi/WiMAX market.
Last Update: 26 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 17

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France - Broadband Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts
Synopsis France has the third largest broadband subscriber base in Europe. Growth in 2009 has been bolstered by demand for high bandwidth applications, considerable investment in fibre infrastructure, and a pro-competitive regulator which has promoted access to France Telecom's network for new entrants through local loop unbundling. Recent legislation has secured similar access for fibre infrastructure. DSL dominates broadband access, while fibre deployment has become a substantial proposition, particularly in the Paris region. Although the cable footprint only reaches about 40% of the population, the dominant cableco Numéricable has upgraded its network to compete with DSL and has itself entered the DSL market through acquisitions. This report assesses France's fixed broadband markets in 2010, focussing on cable and DSL as well as developments with related technologies such as ADSL2+ and VDSL2. It reviews the strategies of the principal providers such as France Telecom, Iliad and SFR, considers the regulatory status of LLU, and provides forecasts for broadband penetration to 2019.
Last Update: 26 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 18

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France - Convergence - Triple Play & Digital TV
Synopsis France is one of Europe's key markets for telecom convergence. It has Europe's largest IPTV sector, while a fast-growing number of consumers have adopted bundled offers. The success of this market largely rests on fierce competition which has brought the cost of most bundles to below €30 per month. DSL operators have invested in network upgrades incorporating ADSL2+, while the incumbent France Telecom is deploying a wide-reaching hybrid ADSL/fibre network providing high bandwidth services to meet consumer needs. The consolidated cable sector is now dominated by Numéricable, which manages an upgraded network capable of competing effectively with DSL offerings. Significant progress has also been made in France's digital terrestrial TV sector, with the first region having been switched to digital services. This report reviews France's multiple-play and digital TV sectors in 2010, including services such as VoD and IPTV and developments in digital, cable and satellite TV. It also examines the latest regulatory measures relating to digital convergence and applications.
Last Update: 26 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 20

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France - Key Statistics, Telecom Market & Regulatory Overviews
Synopsis France has the third largest telecoms market in Europe. The incumbent, France Telecom, is one of the world's major players with interests in markets across Europe and francophone Africa. Despite sector liberalisation, the company still dominates all sectors though increasing competition from a small number of major players (notably SFR and Iliad) has gradually eroded this lead, prompting it to respond with a range of innovative offers and a wide-ranging NeXT strategy to meet future customer needs. It is also investing in a national fibre network, largely in response to the activities of smaller active players in this market. The mobile sector is dominated by a triopoly of providers with relatively low but steadily increasing MVNO competition, while the vibrant broadband market has seen strong growth as a result of regulatory measures promoting competitor access to exchanges through local loop unbundling. This report introduces the key aspects of France's telecom market in 2010, providing the latest statistics on the country's fixed network, an analysis of operator strategies in coming years, and a review of the key regulatory issues including the status of number portability, wholesaling and carrier preselection.
Last Update: 26 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 27

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France - Mobile Market - Mobile Data Services & Forecasts
Synopsis The French mobile data market is one of the largest in Europe, being an increasingly important part of the overall market as consumers take up a variety of data services. Most investment from the three 3G network operators during the last two years has focussed on upgrading networks to provide HSPA and thus provide sufficient capacity to exploit consumer use of mobile data services. These numerous services have become more popular following the introduction of unlimited data offerings and the cheaper and more widespread availability of capable handsets. This report provides key statistics on the French mobile data market in 2010, including the growth of mobile data services such as SMS/MMS and mobile TV, and the status of network infrastructure such as HSPA and LTE. In the report we also provide an analysis on the major players and their strategies in an increasingly competitive market, as well as 3G and mobile TV forecasts to 2015.
Last Update: 26 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 19

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France - Mobile Market - Overview, Statistics & Forecasts
Synopsis The French mobile phone market is one of the largest in Europe, worth some €18.5 billion in 2008. Three network operators offer the full range of telephony and data services, while a growing number of MVNOs provide competition in the low-cost sector. France Telecom's Orange and the Vodafone-Vivendi owned SFR dominate the market, while the third player Bouygues Telecom has won an increasing share of new subscribers since 2005, and has recently signed a number of prominent MVNO deals. All three network operators offer 3G services, which have become popular following the introduction of unlimited data offerings Their investment in HSDPA upgrades has also spurred the development of the mobile broadband sector. A fourth 3G licence, to be awarded in mid-2010, will provide greater competition. This report provides key statistics on the French mobile market in 2010, including spectrum licensing and regulatory issues, as well as a profile of major players and their strategies in an increasingly fierce competitive market. It also provides ARPU forecasts to 2015.
Last Update: 25 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 23

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