Business analysis for the global telecommunications industry. In
this issue:
FOCUS: THE MIDDLE EAST. The Middle East still has growth potential, but that growth is slowing down as some less developed, poorer markets approach saturation.
FIXED-MOBILE CONVERGENCE: In a fix. Mobile termination rates could be preventing fixed operators from developing FMC strategies.
TELECOMS FINANCE: Survival of the fittest. Some markets are showing signs of buckling, but the overall outlook for telcos is positive.
LOCAL LOOP UNBUNDLING: Oiling the wheels. Unbundling is continuing apace in Europe, but regulatory pricing could deter next-gen build.
HANDSET SHIPMENTS: Spoiling the party. There is not much cheer in store for handset vendors as the recession begins to bite.
FIBRE-TO-THE-HOME NETWORKS: Follow the leader. Some operators are being compelled to make fibre announcements to match competitors.
TELCO STRATEGIES: Saving graces. We canvass some views from analysts on telco strategies as customers reduce their spending.
MOBILE TV SERVICES: Lack of vision. Mobile TV services still are not being taken up in numbers, but the EC hopes to drive adoption.
AFRICAN MARKETS: Into Africa. Operators are targeting low penetration rate in Africa, but need sound business models.
MOBILE CONTENT PRICING: Free hunch. Operators are experimenting with new models, so that soon whole packages could be free.
NEXT-GENERATION MOBILE: Node difference. Mobile operators are being compelled to find solutions to deal with huge increases in traffic.
Imtech Telecom Global: Market News for the Carrier and Service Provider Community.
FOCUS: THE MIDDLE EAST. The Middle East still has growth potential, but that growth is slowing down as some less developed, poorer markets approach saturation.
FIXED-MOBILE CONVERGENCE: In a fix. Mobile termination rates could be preventing fixed operators from developing FMC strategies.
TELECOMS FINANCE: Survival of the fittest. Some markets are showing signs of buckling, but the overall outlook for telcos is positive.
LOCAL LOOP UNBUNDLING: Oiling the wheels. Unbundling is continuing apace in Europe, but regulatory pricing could deter next-gen build.
HANDSET SHIPMENTS: Spoiling the party. There is not much cheer in store for handset vendors as the recession begins to bite.
FIBRE-TO-THE-HOME NETWORKS: Follow the leader. Some operators are being compelled to make fibre announcements to match competitors.
TELCO STRATEGIES: Saving graces. We canvass some views from analysts on telco strategies as customers reduce their spending.
MOBILE TV SERVICES: Lack of vision. Mobile TV services still are not being taken up in numbers, but the EC hopes to drive adoption.
AFRICAN MARKETS: Into Africa. Operators are targeting low penetration rate in Africa, but need sound business models.
MOBILE CONTENT PRICING: Free hunch. Operators are experimenting with new models, so that soon whole packages could be free.
NEXT-GENERATION MOBILE: Node difference. Mobile operators are being compelled to find solutions to deal with huge increases in traffic.
Imtech Telecom Global: Market News for the Carrier and Service Provider Community.