Abstract
Fixed Mobile Convergence, while well addressed in the telecommunications
industry, has not yet permeated significant mindshare among most business
decision makers. This report takes a look at how US businesses are modifying
their voice communications solutions between wireline TDM, wireless, and IP
alternatives. While a single solution is rarely used exclusively any more, the
demand for a single device to tie multiple voice network capabilities together
remains moderate. Also slowing the movement to FMC is the lack of incentive
for major wireless carriers to migrate billable minutes of use on their
networks to IP WANs unless a significant portion of the customer base demands
it.
Current interest in dual mode handset capability, FMC application, twinning of
cellular phones to PBXs, and access to PBX and Centrex feature functions on
cellular phones are also analyzed. A worldwide forecast of business dual mode
Wi-Fi/Cellular handsets and subscribers is also included.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
- Table 1. Type of Voice Communication System Currently Used
- Table 2. Current Distribution of Wireline, Wireless, and IP
- Table 3. Plan to Replace Some Portion of Voice Communications Systems in
the Next 12 Months
- Table 4. Transitions in Business Voice Solutions
- Table 5. Anticipated Change in the Number of Voice Lines in the Next 12
Months
- Table 6. Anticipated Change in the Number of Voice Lines in the Next 12
Months among Those with Planned Replacement
- Table 7. Current Use of Wi-Fi
- Table 8. Wi-Fi Used for Voice Communications
- Table 9. Plans to Use Wi-Fi for Voice in the Next 12 Months
- Table 10. Interest in Dual Mode Cellular/Wi-Fi Handset Capabilities
- Table 11. Worldwide Business Cellular/Wi-Fi Handset Forecast (in Thousands)
- Table 12. Importance of Seamless Roaming Between Cellular and IP Networks
- Table 13. Willingness to Pay More for Seamless Roaming Between Cellular
and IP Networks
- Table 14. Current Ability to Access PBX or Centrex Calling Features from
Mobile Phones
- Table 15. Importance of Access to PBX or Centrex Calling Features from
Mobile Phones
- Table 16. Willingness to Pay More for Access to PBX or Centrex Calling
Features from Mobile Phones
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Importance of FMC to Businesses
- Figure 2. Current Distribution of Wireline, Wireless, and IP
- Figure 3. Distribution of Voice Systems among Those Planning Changes vs.
Those Planning No Changes
- Figure 4. Distribution of Voice System Pre and Post Planned Changes
- Figure 5. Those Using TDM, Wireless, or IP Exclusively
- Figure 6. Worldwide Business VoWLAN/Cellular Wi-Fi Voice Users (in
Thousands)
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