Abstract
This IDC Study looks at three varieties of fixed-mobile convergence - PBX
extensions, femtocells, and dual-mode handsets - and their applications in
Central and Eastern European markets. Regulatory barriers and a focus on core
services have meant that FMC has made little headway in these regions to date,
but as markets mature, fixed-mobile convergence, fixed-mobile substitution, and
product bundling will be the tools carriers use to create competitive advantage.
"Fixed-mobile convergence has reached a point of inflection in Central and
Eastern Europe. Now is the time for the region' s carriers to define their
approaches to this group of technologies and business models since a potential
service offering years from now can affect planning today." - Andy Hicks,
Senior Analyst, Telecommunications, IDC CEMA
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Situation Overview
- Varieties of FMC
- PBX Extensions
- Dual-Mode Handsets
- Femtocells
- Challenges to FMC
- FMS Versus FMC
- Allocation of Costs and Savings
- Immature Technology
- Losing Traffic to Other Operators
- Figure: FMC Effects on Network Traffic
- Benefits of FMC
- Table: Features of FMC and FMS Solutions
- Global and Regional Developments
- Challenges in Central and Eastern Europe
- Regulatory Issues
- Demand Issues
- Infrastructure Issues
- Future Outlook
- Essential Guidance
- Actions to Consider
- Short Term
- Strategic
- Figure: FMC Benefits by Carrier Type
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
- Synopsis
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