Abstract
This IDC Study looks at three varieties of fixed-mobile convergence - PBX
extensions, femtocells, and dual-mode handsets - and their applications in
Middle Eastern and African 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.
"Carriers in the Middle East and Africa have had the advantage of watching
other regions prove the business cases for fixed-mobile convergence and
fixed-mobile substitution. With the rapid pace of change in their home markets,
they must stay on top of these developments and time their actions carefully
when introducing their own versions of these services." - 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 Developments
- Challenges in the Middle East and Africa
- 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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