Triple Play Service Offering Boosts the Growth of Cable TV Test Equipment Markets

The new trend of converging video, voice, and data on the same system, also known as ‘triple play’, is proving to be a significant driver for cable TV (CATV) test equipment markets. While both cable operators and telecom operators (telco’s) are deploying triple play services in their product offerings, this technology is likely to have a higher impact on the CATV test equipment markets. This is because the demand for optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs) is increasing largely with the growing uptake of high definition television (HDTV), Internet protocol-based television (IPTV), fiber to the curb, home, and premise (FTTx) as well as other fiber-optic based technologies.

This Frost & Sullivan research service analyzes the global cable TV test equipment markets. This study provides detailed insights into the drivers for this market along with the challenges faced by vendors and recommendations to overcome them. Detailed revenue analyses along with a breakdown by size and market forecasts are also included. Further, the study also discusses emerging applications as well as their growth potential and analyzes the impact these applications have on long-term market growth.

1. Executive Summary
        1. Market Overview
                1. Introduction

2. Total Cable TV Test Equipment Markets
        1. Market Overview
                1. Market Definition
                2. Market Engineering Measurements
                3. Industry Challenges
                4. CATV Test Equipment Market Drivers
                5. CATV Test Equipment Market Restraints
                6. Market Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations
        2. Market Trends and Analysis
                1. Revenue Analysis
                2. Product Analysis
                3. Technology Trends
                4. Pricing Trends
                5. Competitive Analysis
        3. End-user Analysis
                1. Introduction
                2. Service Providers and Carriers
                3. Network Equipment Manufacturers
                4. Other End Users
        4. Application Analysis
                1. Introduction
                2. Research and Development
                3. Manufacturing
                4. Installation Maintenance and Monitoring
        5. Frost & Sullivan Awards
                1. Market Leadership Award
                2. Product Line Strategy Award
                3. Customer Value Enhancement Award

3. Cable Operators Market
        1. Market Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Drivers
                a. Triple Play Services Spur the Growth of the Cable Operators Market Segment
                b. High-speed Internet and Demand for More Bandwidth Bolster the Growth of the Cable Operators Market Segment
                c. Increased Demand for FTTx (x - Curb, Home, Premise) Coerces the Growth of the Cable Operators Market Segment
                d. Legislation Boosts the Deployment of Standardized Test Equipment
                e. Broadband Solutions Offer Growth to Cable Operators
                3. Market Restraints
                a. Educating Technicians and End-users Hinders Market Growth
                b. Grey Market Hinders the Growth of the Cable Operators Market Segment
                c. Capital Expenditure Obstructs Many Vendors to Deploy New Equipment
        2. Market Analysis
                1. Revenue Analysis
                2. Demand Analysis
        3. Geographic Analysis
                1. Introduction
                2. North America
                3. Europe
                4. Asia Pacific
                5. Rest-of-World

4. Telecom Operators Market
        1. Market Overview
                1. Introduction
                2. Market Drivers
                3. Market Restraints
        2. Market Analysis
                1. Revenue Analysis
                2. Demand Analysis
        3. Geographic Analysis
                1. Introduction
                2. North America
                3. Europe
                4. Asia Pacific
                5. Rest-of-World

5. Appendix
        1. Terms and Definitions
                1. Abbreviations
                2. Definitions
        2. Decision Support Database
                1. Cable Modem Broadband Penetration
                2. Cable Modem Broadband Subscriber
                3. DSL Broadband Subscriber
                4. Telecom Equipment Spending
                5. Total Broadband Subscriber

List of Figures

Chapter 2

• CATV Test Equipment Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (World), 2006-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (World), 2005
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2005
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Company Market Share by Revenue (World), 2005
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Service Providers and Carriers (SP&Cs) Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Network Equipment Manufacturers Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Other End Users Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by Application (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Research and Development Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Manufacturing Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• CATV Test Equipment Market: Installation, Maintenance, and Monitoring Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012

Chapter 3

• Cable Operators Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2002-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2002-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia Pacific), 2002-2012
• Cable Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest-of-World), 2002-2012

Chapter 4

• Telecom Operators Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2006-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2002-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 2002-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 2002-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2002-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia Pacific), 2002-2012
• Telecom Operators Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest-of-World), 2002-2012