DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cdef6d/norway_telecoms) has announced the addition of the "Norway - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts" report to their offering.
BuddeComm's quarterly publication, Norway - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts, provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in the telecommunications and digital media markets in Norway, including the regulator's market data for 2010 and operator data for the first quarter of 2011.
Norway Taking a Lead in European LTE Developments
Norway's telecom market has shown a pronounced shift from fixed-line to mobile networks in recent years: the mobile sector has accounted for the largest part of turnover since 2004, and in 2010 it represented 55% of total turnover, compared to 21% for fixed-line telephony and 24% for the broadband market. The trend is set to continue sharply during the next few years as customers respond to LTE network builds by both Telenor and TeliaSonera.
Nevertheless, the economic downturn which affected the global economy beginning in mid-2008 has resulted in Norway's telecom market showing lower growth: overall telecom market revenue increased by only 2.2% in 2010, largely on the back of the broadband and mobile sectors. Stronger recovery is expected in 2011 and 2012 as consumer confidence returns and as government stimulus investment helps develop fibre infrastructure, and so the ability of a growing number of consumers to take advantage of IP-delivered services.
Market Highlights:
- Mobile network operators are able to take advantage of digital dividend spectrum as well as 2.6GHz spectrum for services based on LTE. This development will significantly enhance network capabilities and allow operators to extend their services to rural areas with lower capex, and so help fulfil the government' national broadband commitments.
- Telenor's strategy is to build a multi-layered single network, incorporating some 6,500 LTE sites. A national backbone network in the 900MHz GSM and 800MHz bands will provide the coverage and service in rural areas.
- Norway's topography is suited to wireless broadband access, particularly mobile broadband, and the country is a leader in Europe in this sector.
Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year.
Key Topics Covered:
- Key Statistics
- Telecommunications Market
- Regulatory Environment
- Fixed Network Operators
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Wholesaling
- Broadband Market Insights
- Digital Media Insights
- Mobile Communications
- Forecasts - Broadband and Mobile
Companies Mentioned:
- BaneTele
- Canal Digital
- Get
- Lyse
- Mobile Norway
- NetCom
- NextGenTel
- Nordisk Mobiltelefon
- Tele2
- Telenor Group
- Telenor Mobil
- Teletopia
- TeliaSonera
- ViaSat
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