This IDC study provides an overview of the worldwide frame relay services market. It forecasts worldwide frame relay services revenue from 2004 to 2009 and provides splits for the Americas, Asia, and EMEA. Also included is a discussion of key regional trends.

"Frame relay was the mainstay of corporate data networking as recently as just a few years ago. However, the service is coming under increased competitive pressure, which is impacting revenue growth. A wide range of service providers offer frame relay service, driving down pricing, and competition from new technology ? namely IP VPNs ? is also impacting usage of frame relay services." ? Rena Bhattacharyya, program manager, Worldwide Telecom Markets