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Although we have secured new fixed-line and broadband market data from the regulator - which show acceleration in fixed-line losses amongst other things - new data was not forthcoming from some of the mobile operators. However preliminary data from Vodafone suggest a resurgence in subscription additions and we have amended our forecasts accordingly. That said a softening in the MVNO market and expectations that 3 Italia will absorb rival WIND indicate that there is little organic growth to be obtained in the mobile market. Rather operators must focus more on premium non-voice services for revenue growth and to justify investments in next-generation access infrastructure.
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Key Data
* Mobile average revenue per user continues to decline as a result of falling voice usage the introduction of cheaper tariffs (with free calling and messaging offered as an incentive) and cuts to termination rates all conspiring to erode revenue.
* Uptake of 3G subscriptions remains robust even in a difficult economic climate as consumer demand for smartphones drove growth.
* The dedicated mobile broadband market continues to expand rapidly. Accordingly we forecast continued growth in total broadband subscriptions for the duration of our forecast to 2018 but growth will be limited by saturation in the fixed-line broadband segment.
* The MVNO market maintained an uptrend in 2013 and the proportion of MVNO subscriptions gained further ground over the year. However the close of Bip Mobile in January 2014 and the movement of larger MVNOs to different host networks suggests that this market is under considerable pressure.
Key Trends And Developments
While the Italian government maintains its stance that it will only allow increased foreign investment in Telecom Italia if it is absolutely necessary and makes business sense investors are now looking to Vodafone and 3 Italia to kick-start the long-awaited consolidation process in Italy's mature and...
The Italy Telecommunications Report features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent industry forecasts on the future strength of Italy's ICT market covering the fixed-line mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news including investment activity mergers and acquisitions joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled highlighting their quarterly financial performance capital expenditure plans and latest contracts.
BMI's Italy Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers operators equipment suppliers and vendors corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in Italy.
Key Benefits
* Benchmark BMI's independent telecoms industry forecasts for Italy to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Italian telecoms market.
* Target business opportunities and risks in Italy's telecoms sector through our reviews of latest industry trends regulatory changes and major deals projects and investments in Italy.
* Assess the activities strategy and market position of your competitors partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs KPIs and latest activity).
Coverage
BMI Industry View
Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts and views covering the ICT fixed-line mobile (including 3G) internet and broadband markets.
Industry SWOT Analysis
Analysis of the major Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats within the wireline and wireless sectors and within the broader political economic and business environment.
Business Environment Rankings
BMI's Telecommunications Business Environment Rankings provides a country-comparative Risk-Reward Rankings index aimed at investors (vendors operators and suppliers) in the regional telecoms market.
The rankings methodology makes sophisticated use of more than 40 industry economic and demographic data points.
BMI Industry Forecast Scenario
Historic data series and forecasts to end-2018 for all key industry indicators (see list below) supported by explicit assumptions plus analysis of key downside risks to the main forecast.
* Fixed-Line Telephony - Telephone lines ('000); telephone lines/100 inhabitants.
* Cellular Telephony - Mobile phone subscribers ('000); mobile phone subscribers/100 inhabitants; mobile phone subscribers/100 fixed line subscribers.
* Internet Markets - Internet users ('000); internet users/100 inhabitants; broadband internet subscribers ('000); broadband internet subscribers/100 inhabitants.
Market Data Analysis
Detailed market analysis of the mobile mobile content fixed line and internet segments broken down into:
* Market Data - Analysis of market size operator shares dominant trends competitive landscape and key quarterly data.
* Technology/Service Rollout - Analysis of rollout/adoption of new technology such as 3G WiMAX IPTV pay-TV LTE and value-added handset services (gaming music video apps etc.).
* Mobile Content - The latest trends in content and services available and being introduced by mobile operators. Including a timeline of all the latest major mobile content developments.
* Company Database - A comprehensive breakdown of KPIs of the leading mobile operators including subscriber figures by type (pre-paid and post-paid); 3G subscriber figures; net additions; market share; ARPU; churn rates; minutes of use; voice and non-voice revenue; financial figures (including operating revenues net profits and EBITDA).
Regulatory Environment
Details of the regulatory bodies and their responsibilities as well as a special focus on the rules surrounding competition and interconnection. The latest updates in the market's development and regulatory rulings.
Company Profiles
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