Last updated: 7 May 2012 Update History
Report Status: Archived
Report Pages: 85
Analyst: Henry Lancaster
Publication Overview
This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Denmark’s telecoms market. The report analyses the mobile, internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors. Subjects include:
Key developments:
Stofa buys cable interests of Canal Digital; VoIP accounts for 37% of all fixed telephony subscriptions; TeliaSonera provides 75% LTE coverage; regulator prepares for mid-2012 800MHz spectrum auction; continuing slide in number of PSTN lines; telecom regulator abolished, with tasks reassigned to other agencies; TeliaSonera and Telenor sign network infrastructure sharing deal; TDC develops MVNO interests; mobile data traffic growth; MTRs reduced; 3 Denmark shows 21% jump in subscriber base in 2011; MNOs develop NFC-based mobile wallet; continuing growth in fibre network roll-outs; regulator’s H1 2011 market data update; telcos’ operating and financial data to end-2011; market developments into 2012.
Companies mentioned in this report include:
TDC, Telenor Denmark, 3 Denmark, Lycamobile, Tele2, YouSee, Stofa, Danish Broadcasting Corporation, TeliaSonera, Canal Digital Denmark, TRE-FOR, NRGI. Clearwire, ButlerNetworks, ECI Telecom, Nordisk Mobiltelefon, FastTV, DLG Tele.
Reseacher:- Henry Lancaster
Current publication date:- April 2012 (10th Edition)
Executive Summary
BuddeComm’s half-yearly publication, Denmark - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts, provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in the telecoms and digital media sectors in one of Europe’s more progressive markets. The report includes the regulator’s market data for the first half of 2011, data from its ‘Broadband Survey 2011’ report, telcos’ operating and financial data to end-2011, and market developments into 2012.
Telecom sector background
Denmark’s competitive telecom sector has been stimulated by the government’s efforts to develop wide-scale FttH services capable of 1Gb/s by 2020. The excellent fixed-line platform is complemented by regulatory measures to allow MNOs to refarm spectrum for 3G and 4G use, while an imminent auction for 800MHz spectrum will further push mobile broadband connectivity in coming years. Fixed-line telephony penetration is low, and continues to fall as consumers adopt VoIP and mobile alternatives. Overall revenue has been affected by the poor economic climate, being stagnant since 2008. This has also affected investment among telcos, which have concentrated on expanding their mobile and fibre-based networks, and securing spectrum.
Broadband sector
Denmark’s broadband penetration is among the highest in the world. DSL accounts for more than half of all lines though this lead will diminish steadily in coming years as consumers are migrated to alternative FttH networks. The cable sector, which reaches two-thirds of premises, is likely to be resilient as a result of network upgrades by the dominant players YouSee, Stofa and Dansk Kabel. Fibre is the fastest developing sector, with the number of reached premises expected to grow by a third in 2012. By the end of 2012 more than half of all premises will be able to access 100Mb/s services.
Mobile sector
The mature mobile market in coming years will be focussed on the data sector. MNOs have expanded HSPA and LTE capabilities using the recently auctioned 2.6GHz band, while an auction later in 2012 will make 800MHz frequencies available. MNOs have also begun marketing LTE-compatible smartphones and tablets, enabling consumers to move away from dongles. Mobile data will represent a growing proportion of revenue in coming years, offsetting declining voice revenue.
Key telecom parameters – 2010; 2013
Sector |
2010 |
2013 (e) |
Subscribers by sector (million): |
||
Fixed broadband subscribers |
2.15 |
2.49 |
Mobile broadband (dedicated cards) |
0.79 |
0.98 |
Mobile phone |
7.72 |
9.25 |
Fixed-line telephony |
1.79 |
1.35 |
Penetration by sector: |
||
Broadband |
38% |
48% |
Mobile |
136% |
147% |
Fixed-line |
32% |
25% |
(Source: BuddeComm)
Market Highlights
This report is essential reading for those needing high level strategic information and objective analysis on the telecom sector in Denmark. It provides further information on:
Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year.
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