broadbandtrends publishes Global Fixed Broadband Subscriber Forecast

broadbandtrends recently published its latest Global Fixed Broadband Subscriber Forecast for 2008-2014 entitled "Global Fixed Broadband Subscribers to Reach 636 million by 2014"

Executive Summary
Global fixed broadband subscribers are expected to grow from 399 million at the end of 2008 to more than 636 million by the end of 2014, representing a CAGR of 8 percent. Global penetration of households will reach 35 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. From a regional perspective, CALA, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe will have the strongest growth.

DSL will remain the dominant broadband technology throughout the forecast period, with 61 percent of total fixed broadband subscribers. FTTH will offer the strongest growth opportunity with 25 percent CAGR, while cable will be the lowest at 4 percent. Of the alternative broadband technologies, WiMAX holds the most promise for widespread deployment, but will continued to be challenged by advances in mobile broadband technology delivered over 3G and 4G networks. It is expected that emerging markets will be more likely to migrate to mobile broadband rather than fixed broadband technologies.
 

Major Report Highlights include the following:

• Global Fixed Broadband Subscribers will reach 636 million by end of 2014

• Global Penetration of Households will reach 35 percent; Western Europe will be 77 percent

• DSL will remain the leading broadband technology with 61 percent of subscribers by 2014; FTTH will have the strongest growth and account for 15 percent of subscribers by 2014

• The “sweet-spot” for Other technologies (Satellite, WiMAX, BPL) will focus on rural and emerging markets, but will be challenged by 3G/4G mobile broadband technologies
   

Fixed Broadband Net Additions by Type (2006-2014)

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.  Data is provided for DSL, Cable, FTTH and Other (WiMAX, Satellite, and Broadband over Powerline).  Data is provided for the period 2006-2014.

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