European Dark Fibre Markets
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EUROPEAN DARK FIBRE MARKETS Published October 2005 103 pp plus Network Maps 39 Tables and Charts |
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Synopsis
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 Benefits 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 The Report
- Data Centre Operators
- Wholesale Departments
- Equipment Supplier Organisations
- Telecommunication Service Providers
- Regulatory Bodies
- Investment Firms
Contents
Executive Summary
CHAPTER ONE - 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 Arrangement2.1 Outright Purchase of Dark Fibre3. Business Models for Dark Fibre Provisioning
2.2 Term Leasing of Dark Fibre
2.3 Capacity Swops of Dark Fibre
4. Optical-Fibre system types, Life-cycle and Upgrade Considerations
5. Purchase Considerations
6. Contractual Terms and Conditions6.1 Example of Standard Commercial Contract for Dark Fibre Rental7. Key Point Summary
6.2 Example of Standard Commercial Contract for Dark Fibre Purchase
CHAPTER SEVEN - Pricing and Cost Structure for Dark Fibre Services
1. Introduction
2. Dark Fibre Price Trends
3. Dark Fibre Pricing Variation
4. Dark Fibre Pricing in CEE
5. CEE Case Study: Dark Fibre Costs Germany-Poland
6. Dark Fibre Pricing Forecast
7. Pricing Models
8. Pricing for a Leased Model
9. Pricing for a Buy Model
10. Pricing for a Buy and Build Model
11. Pricing for a Self-Build Model
12. Key Point Summary
CHAPTER EIGHT - Alternatives to Dark Fibre Services
1. Introduction
2. Alternative Services: Past, Present and Future
3. New Optical Fibre Services and Standards
4. Dark Fibre Offerings
5. Key Point Summary
CHAPTER NINE - Main Trends and Changes in the European Dark Fibre Market
1. Introduction
2. US Dark Fibre Market Trends and Developments
3. European Dark Fibre Market Developments
4. Dark Fibre Trends in Eastern Europe
5. Key Trends
6. Key Point Summary
CHAPTER TEN - Conclusion – Dark Fibre Services in Europe
1. Overview
2. Key Trends Identified from Research
Appendix One - Dark Fibre Providers in Western Europe
Appendix Two - Dark Fibre Providers in Central & Eastern Europe
Appendix Three - Network Maps of selected Dark Fibre providers
Appendix Four - Glossary of Terms used
Tables and Charts
| Table 1.1 | Top 6 Dark Fibre Providers in Europe 2005 (by Fibre km availability) |
| Table 1.2 | Main Network Providers in Europe 2005 – measured by Route km |
| Table 1.3 | Estimated Number of Dark Fibre Providers in Europe (By Country) |
| Table 1.4 | Estimated Dark Fibre Forecast – 2005 to 2010 – Dark Fibre Route Miles (CEE and Western Europe Regions Combined) |
| Table 2.1 | The main Dark Fibre Providers in Western Europe – ranked by Fibre km |
| Table 2.2 | Main City Coverage by Pan-European Dark Fibre Providers in 2005 |
| Table 2.3 | BT’s Infrastructure and Coverage in Europe (non-UK) |
| Table 2.4 | Forecast of Dark Fibre Capacity in Western Europe – 2005-2010 |
| Table 2.5 | Recent Network Asset Acquisition Activity in Europe |
| Table 2.6 | Acquisition of Network Assets in Central & Eastern Europe |
| Table 3.1 | Main Dark Fibre Providers in Central & Eastern Europe |
| Table 3.2 | SEEFIRE Initiative Country Deployment |
| Table 3.3 | Rostelecom Long-distance and International Fibre-Optic Cable Systems |
| Table 3.4 | Global Broadband Services – Current Spend and Projected Growth Rates |
| Table 3.5 | Russian Cities Connected by Fibre (at the end of 2004) |
| Table 3.6 | Forecast Growth (by Route and Fibre km) in Central Eastern and European Market – 2005-2010 |
| Table 4.1 | Key cities and the number of Bandwidth Providers throughout Europe |
| Table 4.2 | Key Dark Fibre Service Providers per Country |
| Table 4.3 | Major Optical Fibre Equipment Deals – Key European Carrier contracts won (2004-2005) |
| Table 4.4 | Main vertical sectors of demand for Dark Fibre services |
| Table 4.5 | Cable System Development in Europe 1995-2005 – Examples of major systems activated |
| Table 4.6 | New Submarine Cable Systems Announced in 2005 (Europe to other regions) |
| Table 4.7 | New Central & Eastern European Fibre-Optic Cable Construction – 2004 onwards |
| Table 4.8 | Czech Republic - Growth in Dark Fibre Capacity |
| Table 4.9 | Czech Republic - Dark Fibre Pricing |
| Table 4.10 | Network Development in Western Europe |
| Table 5.1 | City Centre Civil Engineering Costs – based on Dublin City Centre example |
| Table 6.1 | Comparative Analysis of Dark Fibre and Rental Capacity Options |
| Table 6.2 | Transmission Tests Required Prior to Purchase of Dark Fibre |
| Table 7.1 | Variance in Dark Fibre Costs – European Examples |
| Table 7.2 | Selected International Dark Fibre Costs – European Examples |
| Table 7.3 | Forecast Western European Dark Fibre Pricing Trends (prices expressed in USD per fibre pair – per metre) 2005-2010 |
| Table 7.4 | Duct Construction Costs |
| Table 7.5 | Installation Costs – 300km cable example |
| Table 7.6 | Summary of Complete Annualised Per Metre Costs of Build and Cable Purchase Options (300km system) |
| Table 8.1 | Different Elements of the Technology Stack |
| Table 8.2 | Revenue Split from IP Backbone services – Western Europe (000’s USD) |
CHARTS
| Chart 1 | Forecast growth (by Fibre km) Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe to 2010 |
| Chart 2 | Forecast Growth (by Route and Fibre km) in Central Eastern and European Market – 2005-2010 |
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