This report analyzes the US market for Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services in US$ Million by the following segments: Dedicated Bandwidth Services, and Non-Dedicated Bandwidth Services. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 25 companies including many key and niche players such as AT&T, Inc., AldeaVision Solutions, Inc., EchoStar Corporation, EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C, Hibernia Atlantic, Level 3 Communications, Inc., MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, Optimum Lightpath, Qwest Communications International, Inc., and Verizon Communications, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIBER-BASED BROADCAST VIDEO TRANSPORT SERVICES					MCP-6044
A US MARKET REPORT


                                            CONTENTS 


  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definition and Scope of Study                             I-3
       Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services                   I-3
        Dedicated Bandwidth Services                                    I-3
        Non-Dedicated Bandwidth Services                                I-4


 II. A US MARKET REPORT

  1. MARKET OVERVIEW                                                    II-1
      Video Transmission - A Rudimentary Overview                       II-1
      Evolution of Fiber Optics in Television Broadcasting Industry     II-1
      Fiber Optics Gains Prominence in Broadcasting Industry            II-2
      Evolution of HDTV Boosts Adoption of Fiber Optics in
       Broadcasting Industry                                            II-2
      Fiber Optics Scores Over Copper Wire Cabling                      II-3
      Growing Prominence of Fiber Optics in Forward Distribution Space  II-3
      IP and Ethernet Networks Fuel Demand for Fiber-Optic Transport
       Technology                                                       II-3
      Dedicated Bandwidth Services - Traditional Revenue Contributors   II-4
      Can Fiber Optics Beat Satellites Popularity?                      II-4
      Hybrid Broadcasting Services-An Emerging Trend in Broadcasting
       Industry                                                         II-5
      Terrestrial Networks                                              II-5
       Terrestrial Networks: Tit Bits                                   II-5
       ATM-A Fading Technology for Terrestrial Networks                 II-6

  2. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW                                                II-7
      Fiber-Optic Transport Technology: A Primer                        II-7
      Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services                    II-7
       Non-Dedicated Bandwidth Services                                 II-7
       Dedicated Bandwidth Services                                     II-8
      Fiber Optics - Definition                                         II-8
       Fiber Optic Types                                                II-8
       Advantages of Fiber Optic Cables                                 II-8
       Limitations                                                      II-9
       Applications of Fiber-Optic                                      II-9
        Broadcasting                                                    II-9
        Digital Video                                                   II-9
        Broadband CATV Transport                                        II-9
        Telecommunications Industry                                     II-10
        Fiber-to-the curb and Fiber-to-the-home                         II-10
        Teleconferencing                                                II-10
        Data Communications                                             II-10
        Local Area Networks                                             II-11
        Computers                                                       II-11
        High-Resolution Imaging                                         II-11
        Distance Learning (Tele-Classrooms)                             II-11
      Distribution Amplifiers and Optical Repeaters                     II-12
      Routing Switchers                                                 II-12
      Optical Switch                                                    II-12
      Electro Optical Switch                                            II-12
      Photonic Fiber Optic Switching                                    II-13

  3. PRODUCT/SERVICE INTRODUCTIONS                                      II-14
      MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems to Unveil HD-4400           II-14
      Intelsat Introduces IntelsatONE                                   II-14
      MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optics Systems Adds New Features to
       LiGHTBoX                                                         II-14
      Optimum Lightpath Launches High Definition Voice Services         II-15
      Optimum Lightpath Introduces Interactive Patient Care Solution    II-15
      MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Introduces New Features
       in its HD-3000 Gb/s Fiber Optic Transport Solution               II-15
      MultiDyne Launches SilverBULLET and SilverBULLET Power Clip       II-15
      Optimum Lightpath Unveils Virtual Private Ring                    II-16
      Qwest Communications Rolls Out Novel Mobile Ethernet Backhaul
       Service                                                          II-16
      EchoStar Satellite Services Introduces IP-Prime Conversion
       Program                                                          II-16
      MultiDyne Rolls Out Advanced Fiber Optic Field Transport
       Solutions                                                        II-16
      Optimum Lightpath Launches Lightpath Managed Video Service        II-17
      TeliaSonera International Carrier Unveils TeliaSonera
       International Carrier Media Distribution Service                 II-17
      Qwest Communications Unveils Fiber-Optic Based Internet Services  II-18
      AT&T Launches Portfolio of Digital Media and Content Delivery
       Solutions                                                        II-18

  4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS                                   II-19
      Vidyo, Inc., Includes Video Continuity Feature for Fiber Feeds
       in its New Launch VidyoCast                                      II-19
      Media Broadcast Enters into Partnership With Telkom SA to
       Relay FIFA 2010                                                  II-19
      GlobeCast and SMG Reaches an Agreement to Establish a Video
       Fiber Link Into and Out of China                                 II-19
      Level 3 Announces Expansion of Its Relationship With CNN          II-20
      Colt Taps Nevion’s Ventura VS901 Solution to Deliver HD
       Broadcast Service Between Paris and Madrid                       II-20
      Nevion Releases Products for All Video Transport Protocols        II-20
      Genesis Network Extends its Global Video Network by Welcoming
       Hawaii Pacific Teleport (HPT) Onboard its Global Network of
        Partner Teleports                                               II-21
      Televisa Chooses Aldea’s Fiber Optics to Transport FIFA 2010
       World Cup Coverage to its Studios in Mexico City                 II-21
      EMCORE Launches HD Video Transport Platform for Professional
       Audio/Visual Market                                              II-22
      EMCORE Announces the Launch of New OpenGear 3Gbps HD Broadcast
       Video Signal Transport Platform                                  II-22
      Streambox Launches SBT3-5300 Video Transport Solution             II-22
      Pacific Northwest Chooses RCN Metro for Ethernet Service          II-23
      Bexel Delivers Fiber Optic Support for the Vancouver Winter
       Olympic Games                                                    II-23
      Echo Star Satellite Services to Deliver ViP-TV™  Transport
       Service to BTC Broadband                                         II-24
      National Television of Chile Selects Aldea Solutions for HDTV
       Video Transport Services                                         II-24
      EchoStar Satellite Services Signs Agreements with North Penn,
       Citizens Cablevision, Ringold and KPU Telecommunications         II-24
      TeliaSonera International Carrier and Swedish Hockey League
       Ink Agreement                                                    II-25
      Net Insight Supplies Trans-Pacific VideoTransmission Service
       to Midwest Video Solutions                                       II-25
      EchoStar Satellite Services to Provide ViP-TV™ Service to TCT
       WEST and CT Communications                                       II-25
      Level 3 Communications to Deliver Managed Video Network
       Services to Fox Entertainment                                    II-26
      Morningside House Deploys Optimum Lightpath’s
       Telecommunications Technology                                    II-26
      Digital Utilities Ventures to Purchase Jamaica Network Access
       Point                                                            II-26
      Hibernia Atlantic Acquires MediaXstream                           II-27
      TeliaSonera International Carrier Enters into Agreement with
       Onside TV Production                                             II-27
      EchoStar Satellite Services to Provide Video Transport
       Services to Canby Telecom                                        II-27
      Level 3 Communications Expands Fiber- Optic Based Network in
       Poland                                                           II-28
      GAIN Capital Deploys Optimum Lightpath’s Telecommunications
       Technology                                                       II-28
      AT &T Signs Contract with Florida Department of Management
       Services                                                         II-28
      Verizon Business Signs Contract with Petersburg City Public
       Schools                                                          II-28
      MediaXstream Takes Over Secure Media Solutions                    II-29
      Optimum Lightpath Acquires 4Connections                           II-29

  5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                            II-30
      AT&T, Inc. (US)                                                   II-30
      AldeaVision Solutions, Inc. (Canada)                              II-30
      EchoStar Corporation (US)                                         II-30
       EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C (US)                           II-31
      Hibernia Atlantic (US)                                            II-31
      Level 3 Communications, Inc. (US)                                 II-31
      MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems (US)                        II-32
      Optimum Lightpath (US)                                            II-32
      Qwest Communications International, Inc. (US)                     II-32
      Verizon Communications, Inc. (US)                                 II-33

  6. MARKET ANALYTICS                                                   II-34
      Table 1: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber-based Broadcast Video Transport Services by Service
      Type - Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years  2006
      through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 II-34

      Table 2: US 10-Year Perspective for Fiber-based Broadcast
      Video Transport Services by Service Type- Percentage
      Breakdown of Revenues for Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Markets
      for Years 2006, 2010 & 2015                                       II-34


 III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 25 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 28)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                    19
     Canada                                2
     Europe                                7
      France                               2
      Germany                              1
      Rest of Europe                       4
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