New chip technologies power the "triple play"

"Higher bandwidth chip technology innovations are enabling service providers to deliver "triple-play" residential service plans. IDC says the addition of VoIP and high-definition video services will remain a top priority for many carriers and cable providers worldwide. The market research firm notes that increased competition from several fast-moving CLECs, large cellular carriers and specialized VoIP and IP video service providers, coupled with the desire to increase annual revenues per user, will drive further equipment replacement and expansion. In this environment, IDC predicts that the worldwide combined DSL, cable modem and passive optical network (PON) semiconductor market will pass the $2 billion mark by 2009."

[Fierce VoIP / IDC]