23 November 2009 by Stephen Sale
This report analyses the key factors that are driving the voice market in Western Europe, and considers the potential impact that fixed–mobile substitution, convergence, VoIP and the economic downturn may have on the sector. It presents comprehensive forecasts for the region as a whole, as well as individual forecasts ... –2014 answers you key questions: How will fixed-mobile substitution evolve in the coming ... This report analyses the key factors that are driving the voice market in Western Europe, and considers the potential impact that fixed–mobile substitution, convergence, VoIP and the economic downturn may have on the sector.
01 May 2007 by Stephen Sale
Dual-mode fixed–mobile convergence (FMC) services have been the subject of much industry hype during the past year or two. Despite these services' prominence on integrated operators' convergence plans, the FMC proposition is experiencing difficulties. Adoption rates remain low in many markets and the pressure from aggressive mobile-only fixed–mobile substitution strategies is unrelenting. This paper considers ... Despite the prominence of dual-mode fixed–mobile convergence (FMC) services on integrated operators' convergence plans, the FMC proposition is experiencing difficulties. Adoption rates remain low in many markets and the pressure from aggressive mobile-only fixed–mobile substitution strategies is unrelenting. This paper considers whether the dual-mode FMC proposition is still valid, and, if so
01 August 2005 by Stephen Sale
. Many operators are placing strategic bets on fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) to satisfy ... for fixed–mobile convergence in Western Europe, 2005-2010, including: Western ... ? Which telcos are best positioned to emerge as the winners and why? Fixed-mobile convergence: opportunities and strategies for the mass market answers your key questions: how can fixed-only operators utilise FMC as a defensive weapon against fixed–mobile ... This report analyses the strategic opportunities and threats that fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) poses for fixed, mobile and integrated operators.
01 January 2006 by Stephen Sale
and fixed–mobile convergence. NRAs are expected to remain relatively free to apply ... The regulation of VoIP services has so far been unclear, but the EC's forthcoming review of the EU regulatory framework is likely to address VoIP as well as other prominent issues such as fixed–mobile convergence. Regulatory experiments in certain markets could form the basis of new legislation. This trends paper examines some of these issues and summarises the regulatory situation leading into 2006.
