EUROPEAN DARK FIBRE MARKETS

Published by	BroadGroup
Published	October, 2005	Product code	34224
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Introduction

Abstract

In this, the first assessment of Dark Fibre markets in Europe and Eastern Europe for many years, the study identifies key players, reveals current market trends, pricing, demand, emerging customer segmentation and forecasts for future development and growth.

In understanding the availability and sometimes complexity of Dark Fibre, the report profiles players across the entire region and points to the essential differences in play and changing conditions prevailing in western Europe and the CEE markets.

Unique insight is provided into contractual terms, and practical examples are included of Dark Fibre purchase and lease arrangements and pricing. Detail is also provided of market shift and the change in the product spectrum, from IRU to bundled services.

The report suggests that significant growth is emerging in the changing landscape of CEE markets. Here new players have emerged who are building out fibre optic networks and creating new opportunities for Dark Fibre.

Suggesting the future strategic significance of Dark Fibre and emerging opportunities in the enterprise sector, the report delivers forecasts for future growth across the region.

Overall the report is of high value to wholesale departments, supplier companies, as well as analysts in enterprise organisations, considering current and future network planning, asset assessment and strategic investments.

Key Features of the Report

Dark Fibre Overview of western Europe and CEE markets
European market - 72 Dark Fibre providers, profiles of the top players
Central and Eastern European market - 50 Dark Fibre providers, profiles of the top players
Forecasts of total market for Western European and CEE market growth, with tables showing size of both markets from 2005-10
Pricing trends in Dark Fibre and Cost Structure
Model contract terms and conditions
Alternative services to dark fibre
Main sources of current and new demand for dark fibre
Key trends in Dark Fibre
Market and Company Case Studies
39 Tables and Charts
10 Network Maps
103 pp plus Network Maps

Who Should Buy this Report

Data Centre Operators
Wholesale Departments
Equipment Supplier Organisations
Telecommunication Service Providers
Regulatory Bodies
Investment Firms

CHAPTER ONE -- Introduction -- Dark Fibre in Europe

1. What is Dark Fibre and why does it exist?
2. Dark Fibre Provider Strategies
3. Key changes in European Dark Fibre Deployment
4. Current status of Dark Fibre Deployments
5. Key Optical-Fibre Network Providers
6. New Entrants
7. Key trends affecting Dark Fibre Deployment
8. Key changes in Dark Fibre technology
9. Main competing Technologies to Dark Fibre
10. Forecast for Dark Fibre services in Europe
11. Dark Fibre Revenues
12. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER 2 - Dark Fibre in Europe -- The Main Market Trends in Western Europe

1. Introduction
2. Dark Fibre Players
3. Dark Fibre Provider Segmentation
4. Dark Fibre Provider Case Studies
5. Established Dark Fibre Supplier Deployment
6. Established Dark Fibre Supplier Outlook and Forecast
7. Current Market Trends
8. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER 3 - Dark Fibre in Europe -- Central & Eastern Europe - The New Emerging Players

1. Introduction
2. New Emerging Dark Fibre Providers
3. Emerging Dark Fibre Models
4. Emerging Dark Fibre Provider Profiles
5. Emerging Dark Fibre Case Studies
6. Trends in Emerging Dark Fibre Deployment
7. The Russian Market for Telecommunications Infrastructure
8. CEE Market Trends
9. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER FOUR - Dark Fibre in Europe -- Key Country Overview

1. Introduction
2. Requirements for Successful Dark Fibre Provision
3. Dark Fibre Providers by Country - Western Europe
4. Demand for Dark Fibre services in Western Europe
5. Customer Case Studies
6. Dark Fibre Demand and Supply forecasts
7. Long Haul Trends
8. Dark Fibre End-user Case Study -- Dante
9. Dark Fibre Country Case Study -- Czech Republic
10. Conclusions
11. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER FIVE - Dark Fibre in Europe -- Technical & Technological Overview

1. Introduction
2. Background -- Optical-Fibre Development to date
3. Reducing the Capex Cost -- Micro-Duct Technology
4. Reducing the Optical-Fibre Cost -- Current Technology
5. New Technological Changes
6. Canarie Research -- A Brief Introduction
7. Next Generation Optical Networks
8. Long-distance network connectivity to the Metro
9. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER SIX - Dark Fibre in Europe - Contract & Commercial Overview

1. Introduction
2. Types of Dark Fibre Contractual Arrangement
- 2.1 Outright Purchase of Dark Fibre
- 2.2 Term Leasing of Dark Fibre
- 2.3Capacity Swops of Dark Fibre
3. Business Models for Dark Fibre Provisioning
4. Optical-Fibre system types, Life-cycle and Upgrade Considerations
5. Purchase Considerations
6. Contractual Terms and Conditions
- 6.1Example of Standard Commercial Contract for Dark Fibre Rental
- 6.2 Example of Standard Commercial Contract for Dark Fibre Purchase
7. Key Point Summary

CHAPTER SEVEN - Pricing and Cost Structure for Dark Fibre Services