Research and Markets: Argentina's Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts 2010 Report

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9eddd9/argentina_teleco) has announced the addition of the "Argentina - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts" report to their offering.

Argentina is one of the most mature telecom markets in Latin America. This report covers trends and developments in telecommunications, mobile, Internet, broadband, pay TV, and converging media.

Subjects include:

• Market and industry analyses, trends and developments;
• Facts, figures, and statistics;
• Government policies and regulatory issues;
• Telecom infrastructure;
• Major players, revenues, subscribers, ARPU;
• Internet, VoIP, IPTV;
• Mobile voice and data markets;
• Next generation mobile (3G, 4G, mobile broadband, LTE);
• Fixed broadband (ADSL, cable modem, WiFi, WiMAX, BPL, FttH);
• Convergence and triple play solutions;
• Pay TV market;
• Scenario forecasts for the fixed-line, mobile, and broadband markets.

Market Highlights:

• Argentina's economy is showing higher growth rates than originally forecast thanks to increased government spending ahead of the 2011 elections, robust consumer activity, bumper crops, and a strong rebound in neighbouring Brazil.
• The country's regulatory framework encourages competition and the rise of smaller telecom players. However, Number Portability has been delayed for many years, with implementation now expected either before the end of 2010 or in 2011.
• Telecom Argentina has been under cross-holding scrutiny since rival operator Telefnica acquired a stake in its parent Telecom Italia. The government ordered Telecom Italia to sell its stake in Telecom Argentina, but this order was overturned by an Argentinean Court. The Italian telco remains locked in a legal battle with the Argentinean government.
• Mobile spectrum auctions are expected to take place in the second half of 2010 to reallocate Movistar's 42.5MHz of returned spectrum.
• Together with the returned spectrum, the regulator reportedly plans to offer 90MHz of radio spectrum in the 1710MHz-1755MHz and 2110MHz-2155MHz frequency bands for the provision of 3G and 4G services such as Long Term Evolution (LTE).
• Both Telefnica de Argentina and Telecom Argentina undertook LTE tests in the first half of 2010, in partnership respectively with NEC Corporation and Ericsson.
• Argentinean telecom cooperative Fecosur has signed a Mobile Virtual Network Operator agreement with Telecom Personal to offer services over the latter's infrastructure under the brand name Nuestro.
• A controversial new Audio-Visual Communications Law limits the number of television licences one company can own and allows telephone cooperatives into the pay TV sector.
• The Argentinean government has adopted the Brazilian version of the ISDB-T standard for the launch of digital terrestrial TV in Argentina.

For those needing an objective and high-level strategic analysis on Argentina, this report is essential reading and gives further information on:

• Telecom Argentina's shareholder structure and cross-ownership issues.
• Mobile market outlook and developments, including company performance, ARPU, spectrum awards, and mobile data services.
• The development of 3G and mobile broadband services in Argentina.
• An analysis of Argentina's broadband market, including ADSL, cable modem, WiFi, WiMAX, and Broadband Powerline (BPL).
• Regulatory issues surrounding the pay TV market and the repercussions of the new media law.
• How different scenarios are likely to affect the fixed-line, mobile, and broadband markets in the ten years to 2020.

Argentina has one of the most solid state-of-the-art telecom infrastructures in Latin America. In 2009, despite the economic downturn, telecom revenues were up by 11% year on year. Broadband revenues enjoyed the highest growth rate, followed by mobile telephony.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Key Statistics

2. Telecommunications Market

3. Regulatory Environment

4. Fixed Network Operators

5. Telecommunications Infrastructure

6. Wholesale Market

7. Broadband Access Market

8. Digital Media

9. Mobile Communications

10. Forecasts

11. Glossary of Abbreviations

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KEYWORDS:   Argentina  South America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Telecommunications  Mobile/Wireless

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