The State of Internet Access

Om reads Forrester's new report called "The State of Internet Access."

From Om:

"Forrester Research just released a new report, The State Of Internet Access, based on a survey of more than 4,500 US households and here are some of the key findings.

• More than 50% of online US households are using broadband.
• DSL is gaining ground on cable.
• Consumers are still more interested in price than speed.
• Broadband users show little desire to switch providers.
• ISPs will have to re-orient their marketing programs to simpler pricing, product offerings, and distribution in order to attract less tech-savvy mainstream consumers.

The report indicates that when it comes to broadband, we are moving towards the base of the pyramid and making money is going to be tougher, and both the phone and cable companies will have to come-up with a simpler way of selling broadband. In addition, the burden of sale is going to fall on cable guys who frankly have not done a good job of selling a cut-rate service."