The Philippine telecommunications scene is rapidly evolving, hence creating a dynamic environment characterized by heightened competition, user-centric business models, and continuous advances in technology. Industry players are therefore in need of market intelligence to help them successfully navigate this ever changing business landscape. IDC's Philippine Telecom Market delves into pertinent topics offering insight and useful information about the local fixed and mobile services. This service is critical to all telecom carriers, service providers, equipment vendors, and other industry players who need a good understanding of the current and future direction of the market.

This service covers the following segments of the Philippine telecommunications market:

• Fixed line voice and data services
• Mobile voice and data services
• Communication usage and spending of SMEs
• Mobile devices and technologies
• Wireless broadband

Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics:

• Fixed lines
• Mobile communications
• Mobile devices
• SMEs
• Wireless broadband

Our research addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. What is the size of the telecommunication services market in the Philippines and how will it grow in the next five years?
2. What are the communication usage trends and purchasing behavior of SMEs in the Philippines?
3. What is the market size and forecast for mobile communications specifically its mobile device and mobile services market?
4. What is the current status of wireless internet access usage with respect to subscribers connecting wirelessly and the entry of laptops in the country? How will the situation change in the next five years?

IDC's Philippine Telecom Market service examines how service providers are positioning themselves to compete in the Philippine market. This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers in the Philippine telecommunications market, including:

Bayantel, Belltel, Broadband Philippines, Destiny Cable, Digitel, ETPI, Globe, Infocom, Innove, Mozcom, Netvoice, NowCable, Pacific Internet, Piltel, PLDT, PT&T, Skycable, Smart, Sun Cellular, and Tri-Isys.

Throughout the year, this service will offer insight into the latest trends impacting the market. Potential studies include:

Using results from the IDC Communications Survey, this document identifies trends in corporate data and Internet access services uptake, network expenditure, and outsourcing by the Philippine SMEs. It also examines budgeting and service provider preferences of companies in this segment.

Based on data from IDC's quarterly PC and semiannual fixed-line trackers, this report provides a detailed description and analysis of the laptops and wireless internet connection markets in the Philippine. It also includes a five-year forecast for laptops and wireless internet connection, and identifies the market drivers, inhibitors, and key trends.

Drawing information from IDC's quarterly mobile device and semiannual wireless trackers, this study provides a market analysis of the current mobile environment, drivers for growth, inhibitors, and future trends. It will also include a five-year forecast for wireless services and devices.

This market analysis study provides a five-year forecast of the Philippines fixed-lines and mobile services market. It also identifies the market trends, drivers and challenges.

IDC offers a complete market intelligence solution customized to meet your business requirements. The array of products and services available to you includes:

• The opportunity to have your specific questions answered through personal interaction with industry experts who cover the topics and markets in your service
• Around-the-clock access to our market intelligence on idc.com, IDC's personalized Web experience
• A view of the market's future with 12 months of continuous intelligence about its direction and the reasons behind it, along with actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities
• Special client discount pricing on purchases of research from other services
• Complimentary invitations to monthly executive telebriefings, interactive forums designed to provide you with insights about research and strategies directly from IDC analysts

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