Unrepeatered Submarine Cable Fiber Optic Systems: Industry Report

Unrepeatered Submarine Cable Fiber Optic Systems

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Information Gatekeepers Inc
Published: March 2006
Product Code: R403-72

Description

Unrepeatered Submarine Fiber Optics Systems represent a new market opportunity for existing and new players in the market. The original transoceanic links required large investments in research, installation and OAM. As the technology has developed the capability of unrepeatered undersea fiber optic links continues to increase, opening up new markets where only the cable is placed underwater and the electronics are located in a benign environment on the shore. Unrepeatered systems also require less investment and lower cost for installation and OAM. Hence, many smaller players are now able to enter the market.

In this update of the earlier report on unrepeatered fiber optics, IGI Consulting identifies over 300 unrepeatered links installed or planned throughout the globe. IGI Consulting also proposes another 120 links for areas currently underserved by submarine fiber optics. The unrepeatered market, therefore, is forecast to grow substantially over the next decade. The total investment in unrepeatered fiber optics is forecast to grow from a current $2.5 billion to over $7 billion by 2010, with over 110,000 km of cable deployed.

What is driving the market?

Similar to the repeatered long distance systems, unrepeatered systems are being driven by the unprecedented growth of the internet, new devices and broadband services. However, unlike the intercontinental submarine links that are affected by a large number of forces, unrepeatered systems have fewer participants and shorter planning cycles. More and more, unrepeatered systems will be deployed as extensions of terrestrial networks. The technology development in optoelectronics,DWDM, and optical amplifiers is also contributing to the rapid growth of the market. This technology will continue to improve and prices will decrease at 15% - 20% per year, opening the market further to second- and third tier cities.

Who should be interested in this report?

International Carriers
Telephone Administrations
Equipment Systems Manufacturers
Submarine Cable Manufacturers
Installation Companies
Consultants
Systems Integrators
Component Suppliers
Suppliers of OEM Equipment
Ship Building Companies
Private Carriers
Major Users

Table of Contents

Executive Summary: Introduction; Growth of the Submarine Cable Market; Reasons for Growth; Unrepeatered System Technology; Forecasts of Unrepeatered Fiber Optic Systems
1.0 Introduction: Scope of this Study
2.0 Recent Developments in the Submarine Cable Market: Reasons For Growth; Factors That Could Hinder Growth; Summary Forecast of Entire Submarine Cable Market
3.0 The Unrepeatered Submarine Fiber Optic System: Unrepeatered Topologies; Distribution of Unrepeatered Systems; Costs of Unrepeatered Systems; Trends in Unrepeatered System Technology; Improved Light Sources; Improved Detection; Forward Error Correction; Low-Loss Fibers; Optical Amplification; Unrepeatered System Installation, Maintenance & Repair; Vessels-of-Opportunity; Unrepeatered Maintenance Market Growth
4.0 Unique Opportunities in the Unrepeatered Submarine Fiber Optic Systems Market: Submarine Cable Installation, Maintenance and Repair; (IMR) Market; Trend Toward Private Cable Ownership and Construction; Developing Technology; Demand for Quick Restoration; Demand for Low-Cost IMR; Obstacles to Growth; The IMR Cartel; Politics; Resistance to Change; Installation Market; Installation Costs and Trends, Unrepeatered; Maintenance Market; Repair Market; Conclusions and Recommendations
5.0. Forecasts of Unrepeatered Fiber Optic Systems: Analysis of Potentially Replaceable Copper Cables; Other Unrepeatered Fiber Optic Cable Opportunities; Off-shore Platforms for Oil Exploration and Production; Off Shore Wind Farms; Composite Power and Telecommunication Cable Systems; Fiber Optic Sensor Networks; Research Networks; Military and Government: Test Ranges and Programs.; Sewers for Communications; Market Forecast by Segment/Application; Installation Cost Trends; Cable Burial Depth; Major Cost Elements for Unrepeatered Systems; Fault Analysis of Unrepeatered Systems; Fiber Count Trends; Festoon Systems and Average Length
6.0 Regional Markets for Unrepeatered Submarine Fiber Optic Systems: Europe; Mediterranean North Africa; Middle East; Africa; Asia; Australia/New Zealand; Pacific Islands/Hawaii; Caribbean Nations; South America; Central America; Mexico; US/Canada
7.0 System and Component Suppliers: Submarine Systems Suppliers; Components and Subsystems; Installation, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) Companies; Test Equipment Suppliers; Other Suppliers in the Business
8.0 Sources of Information

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