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Asia-Pacific has some of the world's strongest Telecommunications incumbents, showing strong fundamentals after restructuring and rationalisation. Many operate in a carefully "managed" competitive environment. Government policy is often proactive and interventionist to achieve Information Society ends. Yet incumbents are under pressure from market maturity, with competition eroding margins and revenues. Ovum is tracking the key trends: consolidation in the wholesale, broadband and mobile markets. Re-integration of fixed and mobile divisions. Targeting of high-value niches, rather than mass market share. Bundling of mobile and fixed content and services.
Telecoms hasn't had it easy anywhere. And Asia-Pacific's not been immune. Read Ovum's view of the market here.
Other recent Asia-Pacific research includes:
- Mobile Termination rates: what it means for Asia-Pacific
- Asia-Pacific's Telecoms Star - flickering but still strong
- Asia-Pacific's competitive environment: implications for players
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