This IDC study reviews the performances of eleven incumbents in the Asia/Paciifc (excluding Japan) or APEJ region and assesses their strategies in coping in a highly competitive environment where their traditional sources of revenue are showing signs of decline.

"Fixed-line operators in APEJ face similar challenges — mobile substitution and end-user preferences for IP-based solutions are affecting their PSTN revenues, which account for a substantial portion of their revenues. Incumbents that are successful in executing their triple-play or quad-play strategies, and delivering premium customer services are more likely to sail through this highly challenging environment," says Dorothy Chan, senior research manager, Telecommunications.