Frost & Sullivan will host a live briefing on Wednesday, September 17, at 11:00 AM EDT to provide industry participants an overview of a recently published study focusing on Broadband Markets in Latin America.

Even though the broadband penetration is still very low when compared to global standards, the broadband services market is developing swiftly in Latin America. We may not be that far apart from truly being able to experience the connected home in the region. Wired and wireless broadband connectivity in addition to the launching of new applications including IPTV, VoIP, Video on Demand, etc, represent the first steps towards TV/PC convergence, the newest trend in the telecommunications market. Highlights of the briefing include analysis of convergence trends, broadband market sizing and forecast, penetration strategies, examples of new applications in the region and trends for the future.

This briefing is based upon ongoing Information and Communication Technologies analysis and it will benefit: ISPs, Internet access providers, Content providers, Cable operators, as well as IT and Telecom operators in general by discussing emerging trends and providing forward projections for the Latin American broadband services market.

"The Broadband services market has been experiencing remarkable growth during the last couple of years. Telecom companies have been getting in on the act to push penetration through commercial promotions and bundled solutions, as well as launching new applications and technologies including IPTV, VOD and WiMax, among others. In this way, the path is being pointed out towards convergence trends in connectivity and the use of advanced applications around the household," explains Gina Sánchez, ICT Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan.

Frost & Sullivan will hold this live briefing at 10 AM CDT / 11:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, which will provide industry participants an outlook on Latin American Broadband Markets Scenario. To participate, please e-mail Catalina Rossini at Catalina.rossini@frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state, and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be e-mailed to you.