Research and Markets: Albania - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dqx2dr/albania) has announced the addition of the "Albania - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts" report to their offering.

Albania's low broadband penetration stimulated by mobile broadband sector

Albania's telecom market has considerable room for further development given that in most sectors it remains far below European levels of maturity. The fixed-line sector has one of the lowest penetration rates in the region, at about 12%, and this has impacted on consumer take up of broadband services, which is also very low. On the other hand, poor fixed-line infrastructure has encouraged consumer use of mobile telephony, and now Albania boasts one of the highest mobile penetration rates in Europe.

The country has sought accession to the European Union (EU) which has benefited its telecoms sector through closer scrutiny of its regulatory regime and through the injection of funding to help modernise infrastructure. Albania signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU, which came into force in mid-2009. As part of the EU pre-accession process, Albania has received financial aid to build public institutions and improve cross-border co-operation under the EU's Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance funding mechanism.

Economic background

Albania's economy has enjoyed strong growth in GDP throughout the GFC, albeit from a low base. It has weathered the economic impact resulting from the faltering economies of its main trading partners Italy and Greece, though resulting in lower expected GDP growth for 2012 than in former years.

Broadband market

Future network development has been undertaken to support the growing popularity of broadband services: given the low broadband penetration level, Albania's internet market offers considerable growth potential, which is in part being met by the two 3G operators.

This has gone far to alleviate poor connectivity in rural areas.

Mobile market

Albania's mobile market has undergone rapid growth due to competition, with four operators including Vodafone, Eagle Mobile, Cosmote's AMC and Plus Communication offering services. Operators are looking to mobile data applications and services to increase ARPU.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive summary

3. Telecommunications market

4. Regulatory environment

5. Fixed network operators in Albania

6. Telecommunications infrastructure

7. Broadband market

8. Digital media

9. Mobile communications

10. Forecasts

11. Related reports

Table & Charts

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Contacts

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Laura Wood, Senior Manager
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Sector: Telecommunications and Networks

Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
Sector: Telecommunications and Networks