Research and Markets: Israel Telecommunications Report 2012 - By The End of 2011, It Was Estimated There Were 10.055mn Mob

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bf98d7/israel_telecommuni) has announced the addition of the "Israel Telecommunications Report 2012" report to their offering.

By the end of 2011, it was estimated there were 10.055mn mobile subscribers in Israel, representing a growth of 1.5% over the year and mobile penetration rate of 133%. BMI forecasts growth in the mobile market will continue to grow averaging at 1.8% over the next five years ended 2016 to bring the total to just over 110mn subscribers and a penetration rate of 134.5%.

It is estimated that the number of 3G subscribers rose by 18.0% in 2011 to surpass 5.37mn. Much of the recent 3G subscriber growth has resulted from the ongoing deployment of HSPA (3.75G) infrastructure and the introduction of new smartphones and mobile data services. By 2016, it is expected the number of 3G subscribers to reach 7.53mn, equivalent to 68.5% of the total mobile market.

2011 saw an approximate 71% reduction in interconnect voice tariff and an approximate 94% reduction in interconnect SMS tariff; these are set to be followed by additional reductions in 2012-2014.

The new fixed-line forecast for Israel expects continued fixed-line growth in 2012 and 2013, following the pattern witnessed in 2011. Meanwhile, it has yet to be seen what impact a rush by Israel's ISPs to reduce access tariffs will have on broadband subscriber numbers. By the end of 2011, Israel's fixed broadband subscriber base had risen to 1.893mn; this is equivalent to a penetration rate of 25% and reflects full year growth of 4.6%. This figure does not include mobile broadband subscribers, whose inclusion would raise Israel's broadband penetration rate considerably.

Companies Mentioned:

• Bezeq/Pelephone
• Partner Communications

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KEYWORDS:   Middle East  Israel

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Telecommunications

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