(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 18, 2004 ) CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ -- Total Asia/Pacific Rim telecom revenues are expected to reach about $357B in 2004, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% resulting in revenues of approximately $459B during 2007, according to a new report from Probe Group LLC.

"Telecom service providers in the region are dealing with tough economic conditions, so this represents a decent yet slower growth rate than the 12.8% experienced in the 2000-2003 timeframe," says Frank Barbetta, Probe Group Research Director. "Likewise, although mobile wireless is expected to show a respectable growth rate in the 10.2% range during the 2004-2007 timeframe, this also represents a slowdown compared with the 26.1% boom during the 2000-2003 period, for instance."

Probe's recent report, "Asia/Pacific Rim Telecom Carriers," indicates that mobile wireless revenue importance is accelerating in relation to many other services; mobile wireless remains the fastest growing segment and it is exhibiting a near-overwhelming dominance -- accounting for 37%, 48% and 57% of total telecom revenues in the region during 2000, 2004 and 2007, respectively. There are also slightly-slower, single-digit growth rates forecast for revenues from local telephony and international telecom services while domestic long distance could experience a low, single-digit revenue decline.

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For over 26 years, Probe has leveraged its unique insights and extensive experience in both the traditional world of telecommunications and the burgeoning world of data and packet networks to offer clients sound counsel and realistic market forecasts. Probe has successfully maneuvered clients through changes in demand, demographic shifts, introduction and evolution of new technologies and platforms, industry structure transformations and financial market volatility. Probe provides clients with expert guidance through continuous research services, consulting projects, retainer programs and a variety of other direct analyst-access services.
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To obtain more information on the report, "Asia/Pacific Rim Telecom Carriers" (GC, Vol. 5, No.7), the Global Carriers service, or to arrange an analyst interview, contact Karen Verrinder or visit Probe on the web at www.probegrp.com.

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