Market Clarity News and Commentary
LATEST PRESS RELEASES
06 February 2008
Market Clarity Launches "The State of Broadband Infrastructure in Australia" Report and Broadband Research Portal
Market Clarity has launched a new report analysing the relationship between new regional broadband initiatives (such as OPEL and Telstra's NextG) and existing telecommunications infrastructure. We have also launched a brand new Broadband Research Portal identifying latest research on broadband in OECD countries.
14 December 2007
Engineers Australia: Telecommunications Infrastructure Report Card:
An assessment of Australia's fixed and mobile telecommunications infrastructure - Featuring Research from Market Clarity's Telecoms Infrastructure Database
20 June 2007
Market Clarity: Winner 2007 ACOMMS Award for Professional Services to the Telecommunications Industry
Market Clarity is honoured to be the recipient of this prestigious award. We would like to thank the Communications Alliance and Communications Day, hosts of the awards, as well as our customers, and most especially our excellent staff whose hard work made this possible.
12 June 2007
Market Clarity Short Listed for ACOMMS Award: Services to Industry - Professional Services
23 May 2007
Letter to the Editor: Market Clarity Response to OECD Criticism
The OECD has criticised the accuracy of some data points contained within our report on broadband in OECD countries.
15 May 2007
Facts Vital in Broadband Debate
Sydney-based telecommunications analyst firm Market Clarity has published an analysis of the OECD's broadband "league table" which casts doubt on the accuracy and methodology of the international assessment.
03 April 2007
Australia's Leading Telecom Infrastructure Business Intelligence Service Releases Major Update
Australia's leading telecom infrastructure business intelligence service has released an expanded version of its unique resource, which identifies the location of Australia's current telecommunications infrastructure.
12 February 2007
Show Us the Money
As Australia's VoIP population tops one million subscribers, independent local analyst firm Market Clarity warns that revenue generation must become a priority for the VoIP service provider market.
21 November 2006
Tight Margins, Tough Competition in the Broadband Era
The fast, early growth in broadband revenue has seen the market pass $2.04 billion in 2006. However, according to new research from Market Clarity, the coming years will see slower growth as broadband penetration nears its limits.
30 October 2006
New Infrastructure Database Service to Advance Australia Telecoms Investments
A unique database service launched today covering Australia's current telecommunications infrastructure is expected to boost telecommunications infrastructure investment.
12 September 2006
Missed Opportunities in the MVNO Market
New research into the business models followed by 66 Australian MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) suggests that most providers see this style of service as a sideline rather than the key to their success.
11 September 2006
Is Satellite Still Competitive?
In spite of federal government initiatives to make satellite broadband more competitive, Australia still retains a relatively small satellite broadband provider market, according to research published recently by Market Clarity.
10 September 2006
Wireless Continues to Race in the Bush
After falling slightly towards the end of 2005, the number of ISPs offering fixed wireless broadband as an access option has begun to surge again, according to research findings presented by Market Clarity CEO Shara Evans at the ACIF Future Wireless Forum in August.
31 July 2006
All the VoIP You'll Ever Need
Market Clarity has launched the largest online directory of Australian consumer, business and wholesale VoIP providers, which is available free of charge. It is an accessible, easy to use VoIP information resource for consumers, businesses, media and the telecommunications industry alike.
06 July 2006
New Study: ISPs Push Into Voice Market
Internet service providers are increasingly launching into the voice services market, according to a new study by independent Australian telecommunications research firm Market Clarity.
04 July 2006
Free Technology Guide: Demystifying Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs
Market Clarity has launched a free Technology Guide designed to help customers understand the practical differences between various types of Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
27 April 2006
New Study: IP Migration Forecast to Drive Revenue Growth for Data Services
Corporate Australia's hunger for data services will drive nearly 17% growth in data service revenues between 2005 and 2010, as companies migrate their data networks to next-generation technologies, according to new research published this week by Market Clarity.
20 April 2006
Analyst Wanted!
Market Clarity is seeking a junior analyst to work from our new office in the Sydney CBD.
22 March 2006
New Study: VoIP to Reach 6 Million by 2011, Free Services to Dominate
In new research published today, Market Clarity has forecast that Australian Consumer/SME Internet-based VoIP services will attract six million users by 2011. However, the report finds that users will continue to favour free services, with paid VoIP offerings attracting only 2.8 million of the 6 million users by 2011. The results of the study are to be presented by Market Clarity CEO Shara Evans in an address to the CommsDay Summit this afternoon.
15 March 2006
Research Findings: End of the Boom for Mobiles?
As the number of mobiles in the Australian market approaches parity with Australia's population, growth in the market is set to slow, according to new research published this week by Market Clarity.
01 March 2006
Survey: ISPs exit wireless access market
The number of ISPs in Australia offering wireless access plans has fallen dramatically in recent months, according to a survey of 512 ISPs conducted by Market Clarity. The results of the survey are to be presented by Market Clarity CEO Shara Evans in an address to the Wireless Australia conference this afternoon.
23 February 2006
New study forecasts increasing revenue squeeze for Australian telco industry
Market Clarity's Australian Fixed Voice Services Market report is a 140-page demographic and competitive analysis based on the study of dozens of services provided by eight carriers, which together represent more than 90% of the telecommunications fixed voice service revenues in Australia. The report offers historical analysis from 2000-2005 and forecasts through to 2010. A key finding was that fixed-to-mobile calls, one of the most expensive call categories in the telecommunications market, are skyrocketing while local call volumes and revenues are in decline.
07 February 2006
Shara Evans Launches New Research Firm
Market Clarity to Deliver In Depth Telecommunications Analysis