Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Demand for new technologies is continuing to shape the industry, as more consumers are becoming internet-savvy. Convergence will be the most important theme for major players over the next five years, as packages with voice, video and internet services become more prevalent. Large companies that take advantage of demand for bundled services will benefit, putting pressure on small firms that cannot compete on price to find niche markets or exit the industry... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
Rapidly changing products and technologies within the Internet Service Providers (ISP) industry is a characteristic typical of industries that are growing. Narrowband (i.e. dial-up) services, for example, offered the first retail internet access over 15 years ago; today, broadband offers speeds 10 to 200 times faster, and the number of dial-up connections is shrinking quickly. Similarly, over the next 10 years, traditional copper wire broadband services will likely be surpassed by those offered by fiber. While different connection methods rapidly come and go, demand for the industry's essential product – internet access – continues to increase at a dramatic pace... purchase to read more