Our benchmark of cable broadband in major markets around the world shows that although performance continues to vary widely from market to market, overall, the sector continues to consolidate its position as a vital and highly viable alternative broadband platform to DSL.The high level of technological standardisation in cable has certainly helped as has improving finances, resulting in higher capex levels.
However, consolidation has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in driving the cable market forward, with some major developments during 2006.