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Emerging economies start to move up the broadband ranks December 2008
As the world continues to face a mixture of financial meltdown, recession, the threat of deflation, global apocalypse and perhaps even alien invasion depending on which news feeds you subscribe to broadband continues to provide a selection of bright spots.
Fibre broadband for 4m by 2013 December 2008
There could be over four million British homes and businesses on high-speed fibre broadband within five years.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 26 December 2008
Welcome to issue number 26 of Point Topic’s Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Consumers worldwide getting a better deal on broadband November 2008
The latest analysis from Point Topic on average tariffs and packages on offer for broadband worldwide gives a general story of increasing speed and decreasing prices.
Broadband Money Makers Update - edition 25 November 2008
Welcome to issue number 25 of Point Topic’s Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Broadband progress hit by recession October 2008
After resisting the effects of economic slowdown for months, UK broadband has finally been hit by the arrival of a real recession.
Achieved vs advertised broadband speeds: Sky falls while Virgin is on the up October 2008
Virgin Media has come top of the league for delivering on its speed promises to customers.
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Broadband Money Makers Update September 2008
Welcome to issue number 24 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
China overtakes the USA to be world broadband number 1 September 2008
China has now overtaken the USA to become the biggest broadband country in the world.
Mobile phone networks overtake WiFi on the move September 2008
A year of heavy marketing of mobile broadband has pushed the mobile phone networks ahead of WiFi hotspots as the most popular way of accessing the internet on the move.
Details on UK’s online gambling reveals global picture. September 2008
Online gambling generated over $9bn in revenue from over 22 million players worldwide in 2007 according to the most recent data from Point Topic.
Sky is top dog for customer satisfaction September 2008
Analysis of Point Topic’s most recent consumer survey* shows that Sky is well ahead of their major competitors
VOIP leads the way as service revenues ramp up September 2008
According to the latest data from Point Topic broadband value added services generated $25.7 billion worldwide in 2007, an increase of 62% on 2006.
Bundled services cheaper than standalone August 2008
In the second quarter of 2008 analysis has shown that bundled DSL services across the world were offered at lower prices than a simple broadband connection according to the latest report from Point Topic.
Broadband in the UK still ahead of forecast August 2008
Contrary to the claims made by some of the leading ISPs, Point Topic believes that the UK broadband market is holding up well in the face of the slowdown, so far at least.
Fibre a necessity not a choice for BT July 2008
The voices calling for a next-generation access (NGA) strategy for Britain have been getting louder over the past 12 months.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 22 July 2008
Welcome to issue number 22 of Point Topic’s Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide. This is the seventh edition of 2008.
Broadband consumers snapping up more bits for their buck July 2008
The latest data from Point Topic reveals that in Q1 2008 fibre optic broadband for the first time in a quarter added more subscribers than cable.
Mobile internet users are a rare breed June 2008
There are under 3 million people in the UK who are using the internet on the move according to Point Topic’s most recent data*.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Editon 21 June 2008
Welcome to issue number 21 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Research shock on online shopping revenues June 2008
New evidence shows that online shopping is not growing nearly so fast as is often claimed.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Edition 20 May 2008
Welcome to issue number 20 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update
Prices of DSL services go up and down May 2008
Global speeds and prices of residential and business DSL services increased by 4.7% and 9.3% respectively in the first quarter of 2008
Online shoppers - cautious and not up for auction May 2008
Auction sites are suffering a downturn in popularity. The last 6 months has seen the proportion of UK households saying they buy on eBay and other online auction sites drop by 4% according to the latest data from Point Topic’s series of consumer broadband surveys*.
Global Broadband Statistics version 2 now live April 2008
Point Topic is pleased to announce that version 2 of the Global Broadband Statistics is now launched.
Broadband Money Makers Update - edition 19 April 2008
Welcome to issue number 19 of the Broadband Money Makers update
Security online – what are you worried about? April 2008
Only 8% of consumers in the UK feel perfectly safe using their computer at home according to the latest research* from Point Topic.
Russian regions in line for better broadband March 2008
Moscow residents are used to being spoilt for choice when it comes broadband packages but only very recently have those outside the capital seen their broadband choices start to expand.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 18 March 2008
Welcome to issue number 18 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide. This is the third edition of 2008.
How fast is your broadband? March 2008
For subscribers to packages up to and including 16 Mbps as the listed speed gets higher the proportion of users actually experiencing it gets lower.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 17 February 2008
Welcome to issue number 17 of Point Topic’s Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide. This is the second edition of 2008.
Videoconferencing on the up February 2008
The annual revenue of the videoconferencing services companies for 2006 almost doubled to $607 million from $308 million in 2005.
Point Topic pinpoints target markets for mobile internet February 2008
New research by Point Topic should help companies develop the new mobile internet market more quickly and successfully.
Global broadband growth is slowing down January 2008
By the end of the third quarter of 2007 there were 328.8 million broadband subscribers worldwide
Belgian dial-up ends on 31 January January 2008
Belgacom, the incumbent and leading internet access provider in Belgium has decided to say good bye to dial-up.
Broadband Money Makers update - issue 15 December 2007
Welcome to issue number 15 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Baltic tigers ready to pounce? December 2007
Estonia is the leading light in the Baltic States for broadband penetration, but its position is starting to be challenged as both Latvia and Lithuania are closing the gap.
Business internet hits a pause December 2007
The UK business internet market seems to be pausing for breath – but it is still short of saturation.
Broadband Tariff Trends: Average residential downstream speeds have increased significantly November 2007
Average residential DSL downstream speeds have increased in all but two regions globally from Q2 2007 to Q3 2007.
21 million broadband lines in the UK by 2013 November 2007
The number of broadband customers in the UK will continue growing steadily, but at a lower rate,
Global IP telephony revenues increase almost fourfold November 2007
The annual global revenues from retail IP telephony* services grew from $1,834 million in 2005 to $6908 in 2006.
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 14 November 2007
Welcome to issue number 14 of Point Topic's Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Business BVAS revenues continue to grow strongly, generating significant additional revenues November 2007
Business broadband value-added services (BVAS) are making an increasingly important contribution to overall broadband revenues.
IPTV in mid-2007: subscriber numbers and penetration rates up October 2007
The number of people using IPTV services increased by 179% in the 12 months to 30 June 2007.
World Broadband Statistics Q2 2007
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October 2007Analysis and report on world broadband statistics to Q2 2007
Broadband Money Makers Update - Issue 12 September 2007
Welcome to issue number 12 of Point Topic’s Broadband Money Makers Update, a free newsletter covering broadband value-added services (BVAS) markets worldwide.
Consumer BVAS revenues up 81% in 2006. September 2007
With over $16 billion in revenues, consumer BVAS became increasingly essential to the financial success of broadband services.