© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Latin America Broadband & Internet Access Markets Migration toward Broadband Gains Momentum in Latin America Communications and IT Group “While opportunities for market growth still exists for traditional Internet services, prudent business models are expected to tap their existing customer base for new, revenue- generating broadband Internet services.”

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Overall Internet growth has not slowed down despite economic and political uncertainties in the region Competition becoming fierce among telcos, cable operators, Internet service providers (ISPs), and other new entrants to win over new clients and defend current client base Slow progress of upgrading current infrastructure such as coaxial cable and broadband wireless that are capable of supporting some of the new technologies Low cost business models such as free Internet access and prepaid Internet cards drive business

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Specific analysis by technologies {asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL), cable modem, and others – integrated services digital network (ISDN), wireless, and satellite} segmented by enterprise and residential markets Detailed analysis on key issues influencing the adoption of broadband and Internet access in Latin America Competitive profiles and assessment of top players in the region Market shares of service provider in each country, segmented by broadband and dial up services Country-specific information on market conditions and service providers Inter-country analysis

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela) Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business- and technology- related issues Credible strategic analysis highlighting industry dynamics Key competitive information on top companies, market positioning, and current as well as future strategies

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future market dynamics Determine and exploit new technology opportunities New Entrants Identify opportunities for new strategic investments Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Internet Equipment and Application Vendors Analyze possibilities for strategic alliances Determine which participants will be investing in new technologies Assess attractiveness of each country market in Latin America

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Analysis for each country market in Latin America Challenges and in-depth market analysis Market sizing and projections based on technological trends and end-user segments Pricing analysis and strategies In-depth competitive profiles and market share analysis

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Alestra, S.A. de C.V. America Online, Inc. Anatel Andinet.com Avantel AXTEL, S.A. de C.V. Brasil Telecom Cablevisión S.A. Cantv.net ChileSAT Click 21 COFETEL Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. Key Market Participants Colomsat S.A. Conatel DirectNet Diveo Embratel ENTEL EPM.Net ETB S.A. ESP FiberTel Genesis Telecom GVT Horizon Serviços Digitais Hughes Network Systems, Inc.

© Copyright 2004 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants (Cont’d) InterCable ip2 Manquehue Maxcom MCM Telecomunicaciones MEGACABLE Metropolis Intercom S.A. Multicanal MVS Telecom NET Netizen NetUno PRIMA SATMEX Star One Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones de Chile SuperCable Telcel Bellsouth Telecosmo Telefónica S.A. Teléfonos de México, S.A. de C.V. Telmar Terra Networks, S.A. Todito.com TV Cable S.A. TVA VeloCom Vésper VTR Global Com

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