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October 2014

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Report: Telecom Capex to Grow 3% in 2014

October 15, 2014

Telecom operators around the world invested heavily in fiber optic and 4G LTE networks in 1H 2014 as they continued a transformation from voice- to data-centric infrastructure and services, according to a Carrier Economics report released by the Dell’oro Group September 30.

Telecom operators’ capital expenditures (capex) increased at a mid-single digit rate during 2014′s first half. Mobile network infrastructure capex registered a double-digit increase, outpacing the low single-digit growth in service revenues significantly.

Additional highlights from the Dell’Oro Group Carrier Economics Report include:

  • The amount of mobile capex required to support incremental mobile data usage has declined more than 50% per year since the smartphone boom started;
  • Fiber and LTE coverage build-outs will continue to drive telecom equipment investments in 2H14 and 2015.

End of Europe Mobile Roaming Fees in 2016? Maybe Not

October 1, 2014

Mobile roaming fees within European Union countries has been slated for 2015 reductions as part of moves aimed at eliminating roaming fees altogether, originally forecast for 2016.  But there might now be a delay in the timetable for ending all roaming fees for text messaging, mobile Internet or voice by 2016.

Mobile service providers have opposed those changes, for obvious reasons. The EU market for mobile roaming services creates revenue for mobile service providers.