Abstract
SYNOPSIS
This report examines the current state of 3G deployments across the globe,
analyzes the drivers for convergence between fixed and mobile networks, and
provides global forecasts for services and technologies built around fixed
mobile convergence.
“Proliferation of mobile services based on 3G wireless technologies
places pressure on the mobile operators to alleviate some of the bandwidth
demand by offloading traffic onto fixed networks,” said Jayant Dasari,
Research Analyst with Parks Associates. “Service providers are taking
this opportunity to bring about a convergence in fixed and mobile services
through innovative services with the aim of reducing churn and increasing
ARPU.”
Table of Contents
The Bottom Line
1.0 Notes on Methodology and Report Focus
- 1.1 Sources of Data
- 1.2 Terms and Definitions
2.0 3G - Evolution in Technology and Mobile Services
- 2.1 Transition from 2G to 3G: Technology and Services
- 2.1.1 3G - Clearing the Technology Muddle
- 2.1.2 Transition in Mobile Services - The Path to Convergence
3.0 Convergence in Fixed and Mobile Networks
- 3.1 3G Growth - Implications for Services and Infrastructure
- 3.2 Building a Case for Fixed-Mobile Convergence
- 3.2.1 The Consumer Perspective
- 3.2.2 The Industry Perspective
4.0 Femtocells - A Step towards Converged Services
- 4.1 Femtocells - Technology and Architecture
- 4.2 Femtocells- The Business Case and Models
- 4.2.1 Subscription Based Models
- 4.2.2 Bundled and a la Carte Services
- 4.2.3 Parameters for the Business Models - Costs, Savings and Revenues
- 4.3 UMA vs. Femtocells
- 4.4 Challenges
5.0 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
- 5.1 IMS in Residential Gateways - Convergence as a Differentiating Factor
- 5.2 Long Term Evolution (LTE) - The Race to 4G
- 5.3 IMS and 4G - Resolution of Intellectual Property Rights
6.0 Global Forecasts
7.0 Implications and Recommendations
- 7.1 Service Providers
- 7.2 Technology Providers
Resource Book
1.0 Company Profiles
- 1.1 Motorola
- 1.2 Samsung
- 1.3 Ubiquisys
- 1.4 picoChip
- 1.5 Percello
- 1.6 2Wire
- 1.7 NETGEAR
- 1.8 Tilgin
- 1.9 Alcatel-Lucent
- 1.10 Ericsson
Figures
- Global Mobile Services Market Share by Technology Type
- Mobile Services Evolution with Technology
- Wireless Standards
- Interest in Video over Mobile Devices
- Mobile user penetration rates in major markets
- Global 3G Subscriber Base Growth
- Voice and Data ARPU for AT&T and NTT Docomo
- Major Voice-Centric FMC Deployments
- Bundled Mobile Phone Services
- Growth in ownership of Portable Devices
- Interest in Non-Voice Applications for mobile devices
- Interest in productivity features for mobile devices
- Basic Femtocell Architecture
- Benefits of Femtocells
- Factors in Selecting a Mobile Service Provider
- Mobile Phone Service Plans in the U.S.
- Mobile Phone Usage by Location
- Interest in Switching Mobile Service Providers
- Femtocell Business Model Parameters
- Basic UMA Architecture
- Comparing Femtocells and UMA
- Device Preference for Multiple Functionalities
- Key Concerns in Converged Devices
- An IMS Framework
- IMS Deployments of Major Telecom Vendors
- Service Delivery in Converged Networks
- 3GPP and 3GPP2 Essential Patents
- FMC Global Forecast Methodology
- Summary of Forecast Assumptions
- Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Growth
- Global 3G Penetration
- Global Femtocell Shipments
- Global Femtocell Revenues
- Integrated IMS/Femto Gateway Shipments
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