Global Wired Network Services: 2000

I. Industry Background and Overview

A. Drivers of Change
1. Regulatory Liberalization
2. Competitive Escalation
3. Technological Innovations
4. Bandwidth Demand

II. Worldwide Connections

A. Network Infrastructure
1. Network Components
2. Fiber vs. Satellite
3. Undersea Cable Systems

B. Global Expansion
1. Options and Considerations
2. Regional Networks

III. Global Market Evolution and Entry Strategies

IV. Major Global Players (With Presence in Four or More Continents)

1. AT&T
2. Cable and Wireless
3. FaciliCom
4. Global Crossing
5. MCI WorldCom
6. Pacific Gateway Exchange
7. Primus
8. RSL Communications
9. STAR Telecommunications
10. Teleglobe
11. WorldxChange

V. Conclusions

Appendix A: Glossary