Consumers Cite Speed, Security and Range as Most Important Factors in Broadband Customer Premise Equipment Purchasing, Reports In-Stat.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The top three important factors US consumers cited in their purchasing decisions of Broadband Customer Premise Equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) were speed, security, and range/coverage, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. new primary research from market research firm In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). The least important features were brand, followed by environmental friendliness ("green"). "While companies are marketing their "green" equipment features, the message doesn't appear to be resonating with consumers," says Joyce Putscher, In-Stat analyst. "Consumers want performance and security." The research also reveals that while 2008 was the slowest total global broadband (CPE) market growth of the decade, 2009 will be even slower. Fortunately, select segments of the market are performing better in 2009 than the overall market. These include VoIP-enabled routers and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary CPE, cable gateways, and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH (Fiber To The Home) See FTTP. ) gateways and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), and Fixed Wireless Broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 CPE. Recent research by In-Stat found the following: * The FTTH CPE segment, which includes ONTs and FTTH Gateways, will see a nearly 20% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate ) through 2013. * In-Stat expects global installed PC-based home networks to grow by a little more than 19% in 2009, driven by the continued, but slower, rise in the number of residential broadband subscribers, the desire to share that bandwidth, sometimes free network equipment, and the desire to share content. * The majority of global FWB (Fixed Wireless Broadband) See fixed wireless. subscribers are WiMAX. Asia/Pacific has the lead in FWB subscribers and CPE shipments, followed by Europe. In 2011, Asia/Pacific should capture over 50% share of the annual FWB CPE shipments. The research, "Global Outlook for Broadband CPE Through 2013" (#IN0904516RC), covers the worldwide market for broadband CPE equipment. It provides: * Worldwide and regional CPE markets for Broadband modems/ONTs, Routers, and residential gateways for DSL, cable, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fixed Wireless Broadband, and Fixed Satellite Broadband. * VoIP forecasts are included for DSL, cable, and router equipment, with a regional breakout for cable E-MTAs. * Wired vs. wireless segmentations are included for routers and DSL residential gateways. * Global and regional forecasts for installed home networks. * Consumer survey perspectives about equipment features that impact buying decisions. For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/mmcatalogue.asp?id=99 or contact a sales representative: http://www.instat.com/sales.asp. The price is $2,995 (US). About In-Stat In-Stat's market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal to inform critical decisions. |
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