Trend Setter - Industry Trend or Event - Statistical Data Included - Brief Article

Communications News, May, 2001

TREND SETTER

Global fiber-optic deployment, which reached $24.4 billion
in 2000, will increase to $39.4 billion in 2005. North America's
share, at $5.4 billion or 22% in 2000, will expand to $10.6
billion in 2005--boosting its share to 27%.

2000
$24 Billion

North America       22%
Europe              22%
Japan/Pacific       13%
South America        4%
Rest of the World    3%
Subocean            36%

2005
$39.4 Billion

North America       27%
Europe              27%
Japan/Pacific       17%
South America        5%
Rest of the World    5%
Subocean            19%

Source: ElectronicCast

Notes: Table made from pie chart.