How to Succeed with Fixed-Mobile Convergence
Published by Analysys Mason (September 2007)
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Dr Mark Heath
Director of Research, Sound Partners
Dr Alastair Brydon
CEO of Sound Partners
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“There is widespread uncertainty about what FMC is and how important
it will be. In this report, we establish what FMC really means and
its likely impact. We identify the strengths and weaknesses of
current approaches and provide practical advice on how to achieve
major benefits from FMC without significant cost or risk.”
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Product overview
Fixed–mobile convergence (FMC) has been the subject of
substantial hype and confusion in the telecoms industry for many years, yet
it has had relatively little impact to date. This report examines the
reality of FMC today and assesses its true potential. The report covers a
wide variety of FMC initiatives, including integrated pricing plans and
distribution, dual-mode handsets and services (for example based on UMA) and
full network integration. The report considers the factors that will
determine the success of FMC and identifies which (if any) of the current
FMC initiatives will succeed. The report identifies the most appropriate
strategies for different types of network operators.
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This report answers your key questions
How to Succeed with Fixed–Mobile Convergence
answers your key questions:
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What is FMC, and what are its different forms?
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Is there a future for dual-mode handsets, for example
based on UMA? What are the strengths and weaknesses of early commercial
services and will future developments increase the chance of success?
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What is meant by network convergence and when (if
ever) should network operators evolve to converged all-IP networks based
on IMS?
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What are the most effective network convergence steps
that operators can take in the short term?
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How can integrated pricing plans be used to achieve
the benefits of FMC without undertaking major network developments?