Internet Services: Market Research Report
The global outlook series on Internet Services provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry with an on-the-fly focus on broadband services, and details trends such as, increased broadband penetration and growth in e-Commerce applications and online advertising.
Additionally, issues such as, impact of the ongoing recession, commercialization, threat to user choice and increased user monitoring are also covered.
The report identifies and discusses key regional markets, such as, the US, China, Japan, India, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, China, India, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Brazil among others.
The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent industry developments such as service introductions, mergers & acquisitions and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 159 companies worldwide.
The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry with an on-the-fly focus on broadband services, and details trends such as, increased broadband penetration and growth in e-Commerce applications and online advertising.
Additionally, issues such as, impact of the ongoing recession, commercialization, threat to user choice and increased user monitoring are also covered.
The report identifies and discusses key regional markets, such as, the US, China, Japan, India, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, China, India, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Brazil among others.
The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent industry developments such as service introductions, mergers & acquisitions and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 159 companies worldwide.
1.GLOBAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Importance of Internet Services
Recession Fails to Suppress ISP Market
Asia Strengthens its Lead in Global Internet Subscriptions
Online Advertising
Online Banking Offers Enormous Opportunities for Banks
Internet Banking – Snapshots
Data Intensive Internet Applications Create Need for Fiber Optics
Broadband Continues its Good Run
Asia-Pacific to Dominate Mobile-Only Broadb and Fixed Mobile Convergence Services Market
Online Retailing: A Comprehensive Approach
Online Retail Categories
Online Gaming Market: A Review
The Future
Key Statistics
2.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Growing Willingness to Pay for Content Online Spurs Growth of Online Services
Value Added Services Facilitate Growth in Broadband Services
Growth in E-Commerce Applications
Increase in Online Advertising
Online Advertising Spreads its Wings into SMEs
Online Games- Luring Children & Adults Off the Play Ground
Emphasis on Digital Brand Protection with Introduction of New GTLDs
Public Sector Gears Up for Advanced Internet Services
Mobile Internet Services and Mobile Compatible Websites Witness Growth
Mobile Internet Market Shifts Focus to Mobile Computers
Trends Related to Mobile Internet
Increased Usage of Social Networking Sites
Targeted Advertising to Improve CTR
Increase in Banking Transactions on the Internet and Mobile
Growth in Location Based Services
Online Movie Ticketing Switches from Single-Screen to Multiplexes
Internet Usage: Challenges &Issues
“Commercialization” of Internet
ISPs Concerned About Demands for Increased User Monitoring
Continuous Increase In Internet Related Crimes
Pricing Trends
3.INTERNET: A CLOSE-UP SHOT
History and Evolution
Development of Computer Networks
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Key Events in History of the Internet
Technology and Research
4.SERVICE OVERVIEW
Internet Access
Means of Access
Dial-Up Access
Access Via Multilinking Modems
Broadband Internet Access
Cable Access
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Wireless Broadband (WiBB)
Underlying Technology
Licensing
Mobile Wireless Broadband
Broadband Over Power Lines (BPL)
Potential Market Marred by Technology and Business Challenges
Fiber Optic Communication27Dedicated Line
Dedicated Lines Serve Essential Business Requirements
T-1
Wired Ethernet
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN)
Satellite Internet
Cellular broadband
Triple play (Telecommunications)
Rural Broadband
Internet Portfolio Services
IPTV
Comparison between IPTV and Internet TV
Electronic Commerce
From Luxury to a Standard – eCommerce Strengthens its Market Presence
Online Advertisement Formats
Mobile Internet
e-Governance
Internet Security Services
Firewall & VPN
Online Movie Ticketing
Cyclicality & Seasonality: Key Characteristics
Other Internet Services
Internet Hosting Service
Cost of Bandwidth
Types of Internet hosting
Full-Featured Hosting Services
Limited/Application-Specific Hosting Services
Web Hosting
Scope of Web Hosting Services
Hosting Uptime and Reliability
Hosting Services Limited to Web
Obtaining Hosting
DNS hosting service
Free DNS
Dynamic DNS
History
Function
E-mail hosting service
Web Designing and Programming
Messaging and Email Services
Market Controllers
Network Operators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Emergence of ISPs
Competitive Scenario – ISPs
Essential Concepts of ISPs
ISP Interconnection
Peering
Free ISP
Wireless ISP
iBlast
Advantages and Disadvantages of iBlast
Pricing Structure
Location Identification
End User Connection
Types of ISPs
Household/Consumer Oriented ISPs
Business Oriented ISPs
Virtual ISP
Regulatory Overview
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
6.SERVICE/PRODUCT LAUNCHES
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Market Overview
Internet Service Provider Industry: Current Scenario
Retail Dedicated Internet Access and Wholesale High-Speed IP Transit Markets: An Overview
Market Trends
Broadband Services Pick Up Speed
Rise in Broadband Access, Bandwidth and Social Networking Sites Drive Online Gaming
Mobile Internet and Text Messaging Take Communications to a New Level
Improved Online Shopping Experience Strengthens E-Business
Key Statistics:
2.CANADA
Market Overview
E-Commerce and Broadband Penetration in Canada
Broadband Accessibility to Expand Via New Technologies
Mobile Internet Access
B2C e-commerce Gains Momentum
Online Advertising Expenditure to Register Good Growth
Online Banking
3.JAPAN
Market Overview
Broadband Subscriber Trends In Japan
ISP Market Trends
4.EUROPE
Broadband Market
e-Commerce
Online Advertising
Key Statistics:
4A.FRANCE
Key Statistics
4B.GERMANY
Internet Services in Germany
4C.GREECE
Internet Services Market
4D.ITALY
4E.LATVIA
Mobile Internet Witnesses Increase in Number of Users
4F.POLAND
4G.SPAIN
4H.THE UNITED KINGDOM
UK Witnesses Increase in Internet Users and Internet Usage Avenues
UK Internet Penetration (2010): Ranked by Popular Online Activities
Demographics
Diverse Online Activity
Broadband Market in the UK
Online Advertising
Broadband Potential Pulls Marketers Online
e-Commerce
Mobile Internet Transforms Internet Access
Rise in Illegal File Sharing: A Major Hurdle
5.ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Overview
Key Statistics:
e-Commerce
Online Advertising
Online Music
5A.AUSTRALIA
Iptv And Pre-Paid Services Drive Broadband Internet Market
5B.CHINA
Market Overview
Adoption of Internet in Rural China
Licensing and its Role in Standardizing Competition
Growth of Internet and Mobile Internet Services
Broadband Internet Services
Online Advertising
E-Commerce in China
Online Gaming
Online Banking
Key Statistics:
5C.INDIA
Market Overview
Internet Service Provider Industry In India
Broadband Market
Key Players
Challenges to Market Expansion
Wired Broadband to Penetrate into Rural India
Online Advertising Market
Indian e-Commerce Market Awaits Growth
5D.SOUTH KOREA
Market Overview
Online Gaming
5E.SINGAPORE
Market Overview
Singapore All Geared Up for Triple Play and NGN Services
5F.TAIWAN
DSL Dominates Cable Access: Regulatory Amends Christen Growth Of Cable Modem
Progress In Broadband, Multimedia Broadens Internet Content
6.MIDDLE EAST
6A.JORDAN
Internet Services in Jordan: Emergence and Evolution
6B.ISRAEL
6C.QATAR
6D.SAUDI ARABIA
7.LATIN AMERICA
7A.ARGENTINA
7B.BRAZIL
7C.CHILE
8.AFRICA
Market Overview
Competitive Landscape
Major Challenges
Market Drivers
8A.ETHIOPIA
Market Overview
8B.GHANA
Market Overview
8C.KENYA
Market Overview
8D.NIGERIA
Market Overview
8E.TANZANIA
Market Overview
8F.UGANDA
Market Overview
Global Directory
The Importance of Internet Services
Recession Fails to Suppress ISP Market
Asia Strengthens its Lead in Global Internet Subscriptions
Table 1. World Internet Usage (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Top 10 Countries –China, US, Japan, India, Brazil, Germany, Russia, UK, France, Nigeria and Others
Table 2. Global Internet Penetration Rates (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Leading Geographic Regions –North America, Oceania, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia and Africa
Online Advertising
Table 3. World Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Online Ad Spends by Geographic Region
Table 4. Global Market for Online Advertising: (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Mode/Format- Search, Display and Other Modes/Formats
Online Banking Offers Enormous Opportunities for Banks
Internet Banking – Snapshots
Data Intensive Internet Applications Create Need for Fiber Optics
Table 5. Global FTTH Deployments: Breakdown of Fiber Connected Households for the Years 2010 through 2013 (In Millions)
Broadband Continues its Good Run
Asia-Pacific to Dominate Mobile-Only Broadb and Fixed Mobile Convergence Services Market
Online Retailing: A Comprehensive Approach
Online Retail Categories
Table 6. Online Retail Market (2010): Breakdown by No. of Unique Visitors in Millions for Leading Websites – Amazon, Alibaba, Apple, Yahoo!, and Wal-Mart
Online Gaming Market: A Review
Table 7. World Market for Video Games (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment – Online (MMOG and Casual Online) and Offline
Table 8. Global Online Gaming Market: (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown by Category
The Future
Key Statistics
Table 9. Global iPTV Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Subscribers by Leading iPTV Operators
Table 10. World IPTV Market (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region- Europe, Asia, North America, and Others
Table 11. World Market for E-Commerce (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Shares by Leading Players – Visa, PayPal, and Others
Table 12. Global Mobile Internet Devices Market (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments for North America, Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
2.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Growing Willingness to Pay for Content Online Spurs Growth of Online Services
Value Added Services Facilitate Growth in Broadband Services
Growth in E-Commerce Applications
Increase in Online Advertising
Online Advertising Spreads its Wings into SMEs
Online Games- Luring Children & Adults Off the Play Ground
Emphasis on Digital Brand Protection with Introduction of New GTLDs
Public Sector Gears Up for Advanced Internet Services
Mobile Internet Services and Mobile Compatible Websites Witness Growth
Mobile Internet Market Shifts Focus to Mobile Computers
Trends Related to Mobile Internet
Increased Usage of Social Networking Sites
Targeted Advertising to Improve CTR
Increase in Banking Transactions on the Internet and Mobile
Growth in Location Based Services
Online Movie Ticketing Switches from Single-Screen to Multiplexes
Internet Usage: Challenges &Issues
“Commercialization” of Internet
ISPs Concerned About Demands for Increased User Monitoring
Continuous Increase In Internet Related Crimes
Pricing Trends
3.INTERNET: A CLOSE-UP SHOT
History and Evolution
Development of Computer Networks
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Key Events in History of the Internet
Technology and Research
4.SERVICE OVERVIEW
Internet Access
Means of Access
Dial-Up Access
Access Via Multilinking Modems
Broadband Internet Access
Cable Access
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Wireless Broadband (WiBB)
Underlying Technology
Licensing
Mobile Wireless Broadband
Broadband Over Power Lines (BPL)
Potential Market Marred by Technology and Business Challenges
Fiber Optic Communication27Dedicated Line
Dedicated Lines Serve Essential Business Requirements
T-1
Wired Ethernet
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN)
Satellite Internet
Cellular broadband
Triple play (Telecommunications)
Rural Broadband
Internet Portfolio Services
IPTV
Comparison between IPTV and Internet TV
Electronic Commerce
From Luxury to a Standard – eCommerce Strengthens its Market Presence
Online Advertisement Formats
Mobile Internet
e-Governance
Internet Security Services
Firewall & VPN
Online Movie Ticketing
Cyclicality & Seasonality: Key Characteristics
Other Internet Services
Internet Hosting Service
Cost of Bandwidth
Types of Internet hosting
Full-Featured Hosting Services
Limited/Application-Specific Hosting Services
Web Hosting
Scope of Web Hosting Services
Hosting Uptime and Reliability
Hosting Services Limited to Web
Obtaining Hosting
DNS hosting service
Free DNS
Dynamic DNS
History
Function
E-mail hosting service
Web Designing and Programming
Messaging and Email Services
Market Controllers
Network Operators
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Emergence of ISPs
Competitive Scenario – ISPs
Essential Concepts of ISPs
ISP Interconnection
Peering
Free ISP
Wireless ISP
iBlast
Advantages and Disadvantages of iBlast
Pricing Structure
Location Identification
End User Connection
Types of ISPs
Household/Consumer Oriented ISPs
Business Oriented ISPs
Virtual ISP
Regulatory Overview
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
6.SERVICE/PRODUCT LAUNCHES
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Market Overview
Table 13. US Market for Internet Services by Segment- Internet Access and Other Services Market Independently Analyzed in US$ Billion for the Years 2010 through 2015
Table 14. US Internet Services Market (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Segment- Internet Access and Other Services
Internet Service Provider Industry: Current Scenario
Retail Dedicated Internet Access and Wholesale High-Speed IP Transit Markets: An Overview
Market Trends
Broadband Services Pick Up Speed
Rise in Broadband Access, Bandwidth and Social Networking Sites Drive Online Gaming
Mobile Internet and Text Messaging Take Communications to a New Level
Improved Online Shopping Experience Strengthens E-Business
Key Statistics:
Table 15. US Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Mode/ Format– Search, Display Ads, Classifieds, Rich Media, Sponsorship, Referrals, Slotting Fees and E-Mail
2.CANADA
Market Overview
Table 16. Canadian Internet Services Market Revenues For Years 2010 Through 2015 (In US$ Billion)
E-Commerce and Broadband Penetration in Canada
Broadband Accessibility to Expand Via New Technologies
Table 17. Canadian Broadband Internet Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Subscriptions by Access Type - Cable Modem, DSL, and FTTx
Mobile Internet Access
B2C e-commerce Gains Momentum
Table 18. Canadian Online Shopping (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Online Shoppers By Type of Orders Placed Over the Internet
Table 19. Online Shopping in Canada (2009-2011): Penetration of Online Shoppers Presented As a Percentage of Total Internet Users
Online Advertising Expenditure to Register Good Growth
Table 20. Canadian Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Mode/Formats- Search, Display and Other Modes/Formats
Online Banking
Table 21. Mobile Banking in Canada (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Mobile Banking Customers by Type of Mobile Platform
3.JAPAN
Market Overview
Broadband Subscriber Trends In Japan
ISP Market Trends
4.EUROPE
Broadband Market
e-Commerce
Online Advertising
Table 22. European Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Mode/Format-Search, Display and Other Modes/Formats
Key Statistics:
Table 23. Internet Penetration in Western Europe (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Usage by Age Groups – 18-24 and 25-34 during Time of week – Weekdays and Weekends
Table 24. European FTTH Deployment (2013F): Breakdown by Number of Connected Households for Select Country (In Thousands)
Table 25. European FTTH Deployment (2013F): Breakdown of Household Penetration by Select Country (In %)
4A.FRANCE
Key Statistics
Table 26. French Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Mode/Format- Search, Display and Other Modes/Formats
Table 27. French Online Retail Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment
4B.GERMANY
Internet Services in Germany
Table 28. German Online Retail Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment
Table 29. German Online Advertising Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Mode/Format- Search, Display and Other Modes/Formats
4C.GREECE
Internet Services Market
Table 30. Greek Broadband Internet Market (Q2 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Player Market Shares by Number of Subscribers
4D.ITALY
4E.LATVIA
Mobile Internet Witnesses Increase in Number of Users
4F.POLAND
4G.SPAIN
4H.THE UNITED KINGDOM
UK Witnesses Increase in Internet Users and Internet Usage Avenues
UK Internet Penetration (2010): Ranked by Popular Online Activities
Table 31. UK Internet Penetration (2010- 2015) – Number of Internet Users (In Million)
Demographics
Diverse Online Activity
Broadband Market in the UK
Table 32. UK Broadband Internet Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players - BT Retail, Talk Talk, Virgin Media, Sky, Orange, and Others
Online Advertising
Broadband Potential Pulls Marketers Online
e-Commerce
Table 33. UK Online Retail Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment
Mobile Internet Transforms Internet Access
Rise in Illegal File Sharing: A Major Hurdle
5.ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Overview
Key Statistics:
Table 34. Asia-Pacific Internet User Base: Percentage Breakdown of Users by Country
Table 35. Internet Market in the Asia-Pacific: Percentage Breakdown of Penetration by Country
Table 36. Asia-Pacific Broadband Internet Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Residential Penetration by Country
Table 37. Asia-Pacific Internet Application Services Market (2010): Percentage Reach by Type of Website Visited
e-Commerce
Online Advertising
Table 38. Asia-Pacific Market for Online Advertising (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Geographic Region – South Korea, China, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Online Music
5A.AUSTRALIA
Iptv And Pre-Paid Services Drive Broadband Internet Market
5B.CHINA
Market Overview
Adoption of Internet in Rural China
Licensing and its Role in Standardizing Competition
Growth of Internet and Mobile Internet Services
Broadband Internet Services
Online Advertising
E-Commerce in China
Table 39. Chinese E-Commerce Industry (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Shares by Leading Players – Taobao, PaiPal, 360buy, and Others
Online Gaming
Table 40. Chinese Online Gaming Market (2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players
Online Banking
Table 41. Internet Banking Market in China (2010P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Trade Value by Corporate and Personal Sectors
Key Statistics:
Table 42. Chinese Market for iPTV (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of iPTV Users in Select Major Provinces – Beijing, Guangdong, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Xinjiang, and Yunnan
Table 43. Chinese Market for iPTV (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of iPTV Subscribers in Shanghai by Consumer– Existing Broadband users loading iPTV, New Broadband users loading iPTV , New iPTV Customers
5C.INDIA
Market Overview
Internet Service Provider Industry In India
Table 44. Indian Wireline ISP Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Wireline Internet Subscribers by Company
Broadband Market
Key Players
Table 45. Indian Broadband ISP Market (2010): Breakdown of No. of Subscribers for Top 10 Players
Table 46. Indian Broadband ISP Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Broadband Subscribers by Leading Players
Table 47. Percentage Share Breakdown of Broadband Market by Type of Connectivity as of June 2010
Challenges to Market Expansion
Wired Broadband to Penetrate into Rural India
Online Advertising Market
Indian e-Commerce Market Awaits Growth
5D.SOUTH KOREA
Market Overview
Online Gaming
5E.SINGAPORE
Market Overview
Singapore All Geared Up for Triple Play and NGN Services
5F.TAIWAN
DSL Dominates Cable Access: Regulatory Amends Christen Growth Of Cable Modem
Progress In Broadband, Multimedia Broadens Internet Content
6.MIDDLE EAST
6A.JORDAN
Internet Services in Jordan: Emergence and Evolution
6B.ISRAEL
6C.QATAR
6D.SAUDI ARABIA
7.LATIN AMERICA
7A.ARGENTINA
7B.BRAZIL
7C.CHILE
8.AFRICA
Market Overview
Competitive Landscape
Major Challenges
Market Drivers
8A.ETHIOPIA
Market Overview
8B.GHANA
Market Overview
8C.KENYA
Market Overview
8D.NIGERIA
Market Overview
8E.TANZANIA
Market Overview
8F.UGANDA
Market Overview
Global Directory