ABI Research Foresees 480 Million Broadband Users by 2012

Press Release - February 26, 2007

The broadband internet industry is still on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down, according to new analysis from ABI Research.

ABI predicts that worldwide number of DSL and cable modem connections will grow by 9% annually for the next five years, reaching an estimated total of 480 million by 2012.

“The Asia-Pacific region offers a potentially huge market to tap into,” commented broadband research analyst, Serene Fong, noting that rapidly emerging Asian markets would easily out pace other areas in terms of raw growth. “Much of the Asia-Pacific growth is expected to be fueled by the flourishing Chinese broadband market.”

DSL will continue to be the leading broadband technology among new subscribers, ABI predicts, due to the high leverage provided by existing telecommunications infrastructure, especially in emerging markets.