Research and Markets: Panama's National Internet Network - Telecom Revenues Are Expected to Exceed US$1 Billion by the End

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef0033/panama_national) has announced the addition of the "Panama - National Internet Network" report to their offering.

Panama's Internet penetration is expected to grow substantially in 2010/2011 thanks to a government project dubbed National Internet Network (RNI) or Internet for All. In 2010, Panama became one of the first countries in the world to offer free wireless broadband access nationwide, reaching 80% of the population.

Besides expanding communication at both the national and international level, the RNI should help to push up the country's GDP growth. Panama, like other countries, is aware of the importance Internet access has on long-term economic success, and in this, the government has acted promptly to bridge the digital divide and improve Panamas competitiveness.

With one of the regions highest GDP growth forecast for 2010/2011, the outlook is promising for Panamas telecom market. In 2010, telecom revenues are expected to exceed US$1 billion, with mobile services and broadband being the fastest growing sectors.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Synopsis

2. Red Nacional de Internet (RNI) 2.1 Broadband development 2.2 Broadband players

List of Tables:

Table 1 Internet users and user penetration rate - 1997 - 2010 Table 2 Broadband subscribers and penetration rates 1998 - 2010 Table 3 Broadband market share by technology - 2000 - 2009

List of Charts:

Chart 1- Internet users and user penetration rate - 1997-2010 Chart 2 - Broadband subscribers and penetration rates - 1998-2010 Chart 3 - Broadband market share by technology - 2000-2009

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KEYWORDS:   Central America  Panama

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Internet  Telecommunications

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