Japan Telecommunications Services 2004-2009 Forecast: The Shift of Voice to Data

This IDC study provides an overview of the Japan fixed line telecommunications market. The traditional PSTN and leased line markets continue to shrink as a result of price pressure from broadband, VoIP, and corporate data services utilizing new WAN technologies such as IP VPN and wide area Ethernet. This study sizes the 2004 market and provides forecasts through 2009 for the major market segments.

"The fixed line market in Japan is shrinking but carriers are rolling out innovative services and some segments are showing strong growth. The changes taking place render the Japan market extremely dynamic and provide lessons that should be heeded by carriers throughout the world in the next few years," says Daniel Newman, market analyst, Japan Telecommunications Services, IDC Japan. "The spread of broadband and unbundling requirements from the government are creating a highly competitive market landscape. Disruptive technologies and business strategies are making it possible for smaller carriers to effectively compete against incumbents," he adds.