Description
The term multiple-system operator (MSO) refers to a network operator of multiple cable or direct-broadcast satellite television systems. We use the terminology cable MSO in this report as MSOs are predominantly fixed connection providers that utilize fiber and largely cable for connectivity to homes and businesses. The cable operator market includes residential services, such as Internet, Voice over IP (VoIP), TV, and security services, as well as a variety of small business solutions and enterprise services.
Cable Operator Market Dynamics
Cable operators such as Cox Communications have provided SMB services for a long time. With the advent of the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business model, many cable operators have launched consumer wireless offerings as an MVNO. More recently, cable operators providers seek to leverage their assets to offer various Internet of Things (IoT) related applications and services.
In terms of IoT related services, the cable operator market holds a key role in connected home applications and services including home automation. Service areas include home security (monitoring, access control, automated lighting, etc.), connected appliances (refrigerator, washer/drier, whole house vacuum, etc.), HVAC systems, irrigation systems, and entertainment including TV service, video on demand, and competition with Over-the-Top (OTT) service providers. One of the ways that cable operators can differentiate themselves versus OTT providers is to become one themselves by leveraging Telecom APIs. In fact, there are a few good arguments for cable companies using the OTT model only for wireless service rather than a traditional MVNO model.
On the business to business (B2B) front, traditional cable operators have new competition from Google Fiber as well as other companies seeking to provide high-speed fixed network connectivity. Due to the commercial introduction of 5G, and more specifically 5G New Radio (5GNR), cable operators will have new competition from wireless carriers for connectivity, especially for enterprise communications. More specifically, 5GNR uses millimeter wave RF propagation, which enables both high capacity and low latency data transport as a competitive offering to fiber and cable.
Cellular network operators will go head-to-head with the cable operator market for many of their B2B services including business Internet and backhaul solutions. Mind Commerce sees this as a substantial strategic issue for MSOs. Accordingly, purchasers of this report will also receive 5G Market Assessment: Vendor Strategies, Technology and Infrastructure Outlook and Application Forecasts at no additional cost.
Cable Operator Market Report
This report evaluates cable operator ecosystem players, technologies, solutions, and market opportunities. This includes traditional residential and SMB services as well as the broader B2B market for fixed network providers, IoT market opportunities, wireless/mobility and other consumer services. The report evaluates these market opportunities and provides forecasts for every major sub-segment. The report also evaluates the impact of 5G and edge computing on cable operator network operators.
The report also assesses the cable operator market for business services, including the competitive landscape, and investment strategies such as the impact and opportunities surrounding developments with Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS). Looking beyond simply migration from coaxial cable to fiber networks, the report takes into consideration important technical matters such as cable operator converged IP/MPLS network architectures, IoT networks and functionality.
The report evaluates how these technical considerations relate to cable operator market opportunities such as IoT vertical applications. The report also evaluates the impact of artificial intelligence on cable operators. Finally, the report also provides a summation with conclusions and recommendations for all industry constituents.
This cable operator market report provides the following benefits:
- Provides forecasts for all major business growth opportunities for cable operators
- Compares and contrasts opportunities for 5G vs. fixed network infrastructure and solutions
- Identifies opportunities for cable companies with MVNO operations to leverage 5G for new apps
- Understand the strategies, solutions, applications and services for cable operators to realize new business
- Identifies battleground areas for 5G legacy carriers versus next generation MSO network operators for service delivery
- Provides specific recommendations for all constituents within the fixed-network operator ecosystem including the MSO vendor value chain
- Identify applications and services for retail, SMB, and enterprise segments as well as by industry verticals including fixed, LTE, 5G and edge computing based solutions
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