Convergence Service Strategies: The evolution of the FMC value proposition - 3rd edition

Worldwide Market Analysis, Strategic Outlook & Forecasts to 2013

Advance Notice
December 2008

Segmentation has increased in importance across the entire telecommunication value chain as markets have become increasingly competitive. This has created the need for players to fully appreciate all the factors influencing service diversification while considering the ramifications of any decisions made on the wider cellular business environment. The Converged Service Strategies report considers these evolving factors and places them in the context of a wider strategic approach to provisioning for cellular converged services

Paul Merry: Senior Research Analyst, Informa Telecoms and Media

Now in its 3rd edition, Convergence Service Strategies strategic report provides an insight into the evolving nature of convergent networks, the business opportunities and the challenges facing the increasing number of players involved in converged telecommunications. This edition critically evaluates current and future developments, their ramifications and potential future scenarios as convergence develops.

Key Coverage

Extensive forecasts to 2013 - including key subscriber figures and revenues for FMC
Key market overview - an insight into the strategic implications of FMC/convergence including consideration from a wider perspective on the players involved in convergence e.g. Google and Microsoft
New case studies - providing an in-depth understanding of the strategies of major players including operators, vendors and manufacturers
Company strategy - including pricing and bundling strategies, identifying where successes have been seen and how these early achievements can be leveraged and developed.
Exclusive 2008 Industry Survey results

Market Data

What are the key forecasts for fixed mobile convergence?
How can I better understand this market?
What will the telecoms market look like as it migrates toward convergence and IP centric world (web 2.0 and Ipv6)?
How can I understand the technology behind FMC in a user friendly format?
What is the risk of VoIP and how can I formulate defence strategies in the wireless and fixed environment?
What is the long-term evolution of FMC considered from the perspectives of Networks, Devices and Services?

Forecasts

Subscribers by region including:
- US
- Canada
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
  - Japan
  - China
  - Korea
  - India
  - Rest of AP - Developed
  - Rest of AP - Developing
Europe
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
Africa/Middle East
- Africa
- Middle East
Enterprise Subscribers total and by regions
Consumer Subscribers total and by regions
Enterprise revenues total and by regions
Consumer revenues total and by regions
Total broad subscribers to 2013 by region

Key Issues Addressed

This strategic report will enable you to:

Evaluate and quantify operator opportunity in this market
Identify the threats and ramifications of current market developments and understand their wider strategic impact
Anticipate the market as it moves forward by means of unique forecasts to 2013 and formulate strategies to optimise your revenues
Understand current and evolving roles in the FMC service provisioning value chain
Assess key strategic factors, allowing you to control the market and act proactively

Countries / Sectors / Companies Covered

US
Canada
Latin America
Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- Korea
- India
- Rest of AP - Developed
- Rest of AP - Developing
Europe
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
Africa/Middle East
- Africa
- Middle East

Who should read this report

Operators - evaluate and quantify opportunities and threats emerging with FMC and assess various fixed wireless and core network technologies enabling FMC
MVNOs and service providers - assess the opportunities and challenges of FMC in relation to the MVNO service proposition, analyse the successful business model from the perspective of specific industries including, brand owners, retailers, business service providers and content providers
Device, network and component manufacturers - understand the FMC business proposition and opportunities within it; identify key players, potential partners and examine current and evolving roles in the FMC service provisioning value chain
Vendors - understand the FMC value proposition and the platform/software provider's role within it; identify opportunities for service provisioning and support
Consultants, analysts and venture capitalists - benefit from unbiased, reasoned hard facts, free from industry hype and from clear business intelligence to support recommendations and investment
Regulators - ascertain the impact of evolving FMC markets on regulatory environment; compare regulatory developments on the global stage and gauge effectiveness of legislative approaches, their implications and long term consequence.