US broadband service providers' network upgrades are facilitating so-called "wideband" service offerings, with download connection speeds reaching 50 Mbps. Some question remains as to whether consumers are ready, willing, and — given the economic downturn — able to pay significantly more for a super-fast Internet connection than they do for their current broadband service.
Demand will be tempered in the near term because a strong majority of users find their current service to be sufficient and are unwilling to pay for more speed. Nonetheless, consumers who engage in high-bandwidth entertainment activities online and users who live in busy online households are prime targets for wideband adoption. Broadband service providers should direct marketing messages to these key consumers, rather than simply treating wideband as just another speed-tier option.
Agenda:
- Explore the state of the market for wideband services in the US.
- Assess consumer interest in subscribing to and paying for faster, yet more expensive, wideband services.
- Determine which consumers are likely to benefit from a faster broadband connection.
- Recommend strategies to drive adoption of wideband Internet access services.
Vendors mentioned: AT&T, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Embarq, Qwest, Time Warner, Verizon
*** This Teleconference is now available to all RoleView clients; however the related research may only be available with JupiterView access. In order to gain access to this research, simply click Contact Me and your account manager will call you.
You'll receive an email with dialing and Webex instructions prior to the Webinar.