This report examines worldwide fixed data traffic trends and their implications for operators, leveraging multiple sources, including:
- Broadband and next-generation access (NGA) forecasts, wireless traffic predictions, consumer surveys, and smartphone analytics.
- Data from operators and regulators.
- Ongoing collaboration with stakeholders in the fixed telecoms sector.
Report Highlights:
5-Year Traffic Forecasts: Comprehensive data traffic projections for 8 global regions and 19 selected countries.
Key Trend Analysis: Identification of factors driving and limiting data traffic growth.
Regions Covered:
- Central and Eastern Europe (CEE): Poland, Turkey
- Developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP): Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea
- Emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP): China, India, Indonesia
- Latin America (LATAM): Brazil
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Saudi Arabia
- North America (NA): USA
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): South Africa
- Western Europe (WE): Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK
Key Metrics Examined:
- Total and per-broadband subscriber data: Annual and year-end figures.
- Internet traffic, managed IP, and multicast data.
- NGA versus non-NGA splits.
- Median data usage.
- Fixed-to-mobile traffic ratios.
- Asymmetry ratios.
- Internet bandwidth per subscriber (average and peak times).
Who Should Read This Report:
CTO and Strategy Teams in Fixed Network Operators (FNOs):
To understand the link between NGA adoption and shifts in usage patterns, driving ARPU growth, particularly in emerging markets.
CTO and Strategy Teams in Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):
To explore opportunities for fixed-mobile substitution, guiding investment strategies for mobile and fixed networks.
This report provides a holistic perspective on the evolution of data consumption across fixed and mobile networks, empowering operators to align their investments with emerging consumer demands.
