Global Market Drivers and Catalysts for Growth
Lack of access to Internet & voice services – particularly in developing world –improved economics vis a vis copper drive higher % of wireless projects
Obsolete outside plant – everywhere
Broadband failure to reach customer premises – LEC central offices too far from customer premises
(Verizon alone estimates 20M of 60M un-servable except by wireless)
Rural connectivity a major US initiative
Estimated total market:
- $120M in 2002, $140M in 2003
- $400M in 2006