ExhibitorsMeeting

2002May

Geneva

Introduction

It’s a tough time for the telecoms industry

But there are good grounds for optimism

A Tough Time for the Telecoms Industry

Budgets – and staff – are still being cut in many companies

Spending decisions need to be even more clearly justified

Financial markets have hammered stockmarket valuations

But … there are clear grounds for Optimism

Worldwide, both subscribers – and revenues – are still growing at a very healthy rate

There will be an unprecedented 2.5 billion telephone subscribers by the end of 2002

In a marketplace generating over 1.4 trillion US dollars in annual revenues – an increase of 30% since 1999

Subscriber Growth

907 986

1040

1115

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1999 2000 2001 2002

Fixed-line, millions

Subscriber Growth

491

741

1030

1390

400500600700800900

10001100120013001400

1999 2000 2001 2002

Cellular, millions

Revenue Growth

269290

310

335

200

250

300

350

1999 2000 2001 2002

Equipment, US$ billions

Revenue Growth

843

920

1010

1110

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1999 2000 2001 2002

Services, US$ billions

Revenue Growth

1112

1210

1320

1445

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400

1500

1999 2000 2001 2002

Combined, US$ billions

When the Going gets Tough the Tough get Going!

In this business environment, it’s even more important than usual to market yourselves

Those that do well now, will do even better as the economy continues to recover

ITU TELECOM is your best showcase

ITU TELECOM Events

Offer you a clear Return on Investment

Provide the only level playing field in the industry

Are there for your benefit – we are a not-for-profit organization

ITU TELECOM – What We’re Trying to Achieve

Listen to you, our customers

Make your life as easy as possible

Provide the best possible service to you

Improve the event to make it both easierand cheaper to participate

ITU TELECOM – What we Want from You

Your feedback

Your participation

Your satisfaction with the events

Your success

Working to Improve theITU TELECOM Events

Listening to you, our customers

Addressing known issues / problems

Innovating, wherever possible

ExhibitorsMeeting

2002May

Geneva