The use of dial-up by European businesses is set to fall as they increasingly turn to high-speed, broadband platforms for their internet connection, according to a new report from IDC.
IDC says that the number of business broadband connections in Western Europe Â- 2.8 million at the end of 2002 Â- will grow by 34% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to over 12 million at the end of 2007.
The decline in the use of dial-up connections will be most acute among medium-sized and large businesses, of more than fifty employees, according to the study.
At the same time, the market is expected to see a gradual decline in the number of leased line internet connections (-4% CAGR) over the forecast period, as a growing number of businesses replace traditional leased line services with high-capacity broadband alternatives.
