MRG Forecasts DOCSIS 3.0 and Cable's Global Migration to IP

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A new report from Multimedia Research Group, Inc. (MRG, Inc.), measures the growth of DOCSIS 3.0 and Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 that is enabling global Cable Operators (MSOs) worldwide to upgrade to 50-200 Mbps Broadband services, and to take another step toward using all-IP (Internet Protocol) networks. For MSOs, this report addresses key questions:

* Where, when and at what costs do I upgrade to DOCSIS 3.0?
* What CMTS, QAM, and Modem Vendors are available to meet my needs?
* How does DOCSIS 3.0 fit into my overall network upgrade strategy?


"Given that an MSO can upgrade some spare channels to DOCSIS 3.0 for about US$60-$160 per home passed," says Mike Galli, MRG Analyst, "the question remains, 'What is that cost once the spare channels are used up?'"

While the DOCSIS (Broadband) architecture has performed well for Operators in the past, Version 3.0 is still not seen as the ultimate goal. A new architecture has emerged as a candidate for the latest NGAA (Next Generation Access Architecture) called the CMAP (Converged Multiservice Access Platform) architecture, proposed primarily by Comcast, but having industry-wide support. CMAP's technology goals are aimed at enabling lower costs, greater flexibility and incorporating a wide range of headend components. Will CMAP delay the roll-out of DOCSIS 3.0 and Euro-DOCSIS 3.0, or simply strengthen Cable's market position?

This report forecasts regional growth for Cable Broadband subscribers, and for DOCSIS 3.0 (and Euro-DOCSIS 3.0) subscribers from 2010-2014, describing how growth depends largely on what the local competition offers.

Over 50 Operators and Vendors are profiled, including the top Cable Broadband Providers, their services, pricing, number of Cable Broadband subscribers and projected number of Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS 3.0 subscribers.

Alcatel-Lucent, ARRIS, BigBand Networks, Cisco, D-Link, Harmonic, Juniper Networks, Kabel BW, LG Powercom, Motorola, Netgear, RGB Networks, SK Telecom, Technicolor/Thomson, UPC Austria, Virgin Media, and others make up over 50 key companies described in this report.

"DOCSIS 3.0—Cable's Migration to IP: Global Market Trend & Forecast-2010" is 81 pages and is available in a printed English language edition for $1,995 USD, a PDF single-departmental license for $2,995 USD, a corporate license for $3,995 USD; and is available free as part of MRG's IPTV Tracking Service. For more information, or to order the report, contact Rob Smith at 1-408-453-5553 or rsmith@mrgco.com.