Wired Telecommunications Services
Description
Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:
Companies in this industry provide services such as local and long-distance calling, internet access, and TV program distribution over fixed-line telecommunications networks. Major US companies include AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum, and Verizon Communications. Major international wireline carriers include BT Group (the UK), China Telecom, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (Japan), and Orange SA (France).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is driven by new services and growth in business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in building and maintaining networks. Smaller companies can compete effectively in small markets or by providing specialty services. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 90% of revenue.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major services are local and long-distance calling, TV distribution, and internet access services. Residential internet access accounts for about 20% of the industry revenue. Followed by business internet access (about 15%), residential fixed local telephone (about 10%), all other products and services (about 10%), and private network services (about 10%). Other services include network access, data transmission, private networks, installation, equipment sales, and calling features such as caller ID and voice mail. Network access charges are levied against other carriers, mainly long-distance and wireless service providers that need access to local wired phone systems.
Companies in this industry provide services such as local and long-distance calling, internet access, and TV program distribution over fixed-line telecommunications networks. Major US companies include AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum, and Verizon Communications. Major international wireline carriers include BT Group (the UK), China Telecom, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (Japan), and Orange SA (France).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is driven by new services and growth in business activity. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and effective marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in building and maintaining networks. Smaller companies can compete effectively in small markets or by providing specialty services. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 90% of revenue.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Major services are local and long-distance calling, TV distribution, and internet access services. Residential internet access accounts for about 20% of the industry revenue. Followed by business internet access (about 15%), residential fixed local telephone (about 10%), all other products and services (about 10%), and private network services (about 10%). Other services include network access, data transmission, private networks, installation, equipment sales, and calling features such as caller ID and voice mail. Network access charges are levied against other carriers, mainly long-distance and wireless service providers that need access to local wired phone systems.
Table of Contents
- Industry Overview
- Quarterly Industry Update
- Business Challenges
- Business Trends
- Industry Opportunities
- Call Preparation Questions
- Financial Information
- Industry Forecast
- Web Links and Acronyms
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