Abstract
Summary
The hype surrounding fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) and femtocells just continues to grow. Operators are seeking ways to promote 3G adoption, reduce churn, and rejuvenate flat or declining average revenue per user (ARPU). They hope that FMC, or maybe femtocells might be the answer. But which is best? Will either technology live up to expectations?
This report provides a detailed analysis of the FMC, FMS, and femtocell markets. The report presents forecasts for dual-mode cellular Wi-Fi handsets, UMA and IMS FMC subscribers, as well as subscribers to femtocell-based services. In addition, the report presents primary research findings that confirm strong consumer interest in FMC and FMS services. Finally, the evolution of FMC and femtocell services and the emergence of fully- converged services are examined.
This report provides important insight for vendor and operator participants in the FMC and femtocell markets. Anyone seeking to make sense from all the contradictory viewpoints on the FMC/femtocell topic will find this research report invaluable.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- FMC
- Orange/France Telecom
- British Telecom
- TeliaSonera
- Telecom Italia
- T-Mobile
- Others
- Consumer Demand for FMC
- Fixed Mobile Substitution
- Demand for FMS
- Femtocells
- Market Analysis
- FMC Market Segment
- FMS Market Segment
- Fixed-Mobile Substitution
- Femtocells
- Convergence Market Segment
- The Android Effect
- The Ultimate Winner
- Methodology
- Acronyms
- Related In-Stat Reports
List of Tables
- Table 1. Benefits from FMC for Network Operators and Consumers
- Table 2. Estimated FMC Subscribers Year-End 2007 by Operator
- Table 3. Interest in FMC Mobile Calling Plans
- Table 4. Interest in Seamless Roaming Between Fixed and Mobile Networks
- Table 5. Benefits from FMS for Network Operators and Consumers
- Table 6. Interest in FMS Mobile Pricing Plans
- Table 7. Benefits from Femtocells to Network Operators and Consumers
- Table 8. Market Requirements for FMS, Femtocell, and FMC Services
- Table 9. Worldwide FMC Handset Forecast 2007- 2011 by Technology
- Table 10. Worldwide FMC Subscriber Forecast 2007- 2011 by Technology
- Table 11. FMC Subscriber Forecast 2007- 2011 by Region
- Table 12. Worldwide Forecast of Consumers with Access to Femtocells 2007- 2011 by Scenario
- Table 13. Consumer Handset Preferences for Voice Calling
- Table 14. Interest in Making IM-VoIP or Peer-to-Peer VoIP Calls from Mobile Phones
List of Figures
- Figure 1. 2007- 2011 FMC Subscriber Forecast by Technology (in Millions)
- Figure 2. Femtocell Annual Shipments 2007- 2011 (in Millions)
- Figure 3. UMA FMC Operational Configurations
- Figure 4. Evolution of Voice Services
- Figure 5. France Telecom View of FMC Value
- Figure 6. Potential Impact of FMC for T-Mobile
- Figure 7. Value Proposition for Femtocell-Based Services
