Business analysis for the global telecommunications industry. In
this issue:
Focus: Vertical sectors are becoming increasingly important for operators and service providers as they look for new sources of revenue.
Broadband investment: The economic downtu is giving govements more incentive to help finance broadband build.
3G mobile investments: 3G has been given fresh impetus by new services and the award of licences in China.
M2M SERVICES: Telcos are targeting m2m business, with vehicle management a key growth area.
CLOUD COMPUTING: Operators hope their infrastructure will help them sell on-demand apps, but Google is a threat.
IPTV SERVICES: Operators with IPTV could be subject to the same competition conces as pay-TV providers.
MOBILE APPLICATIONS: Operators and handset makers need to make applications easier to use for consumers.
MVNO SERVICES: MVNOs are coming back into fashion, with some key markets paving the way to launches.
TELEFONICA: Telefonica has been laying the foundations to make an impact in the MNC arena.
MTS: Strategy VP Michael Hecker discusses the Russian mobile operator’s plans for its next growth phase.
MUSIC SERVICES AND MODELS: Digital music sales are growing rapidly, and that is giving rise to a range of business models.
CARRIER ETHERNET: There are still debates over which standards will dominate carrier Etheet deployments.
Focus: Vertical sectors are becoming increasingly important for operators and service providers as they look for new sources of revenue.
Broadband investment: The economic downtu is giving govements more incentive to help finance broadband build.
3G mobile investments: 3G has been given fresh impetus by new services and the award of licences in China.
M2M SERVICES: Telcos are targeting m2m business, with vehicle management a key growth area.
CLOUD COMPUTING: Operators hope their infrastructure will help them sell on-demand apps, but Google is a threat.
IPTV SERVICES: Operators with IPTV could be subject to the same competition conces as pay-TV providers.
MOBILE APPLICATIONS: Operators and handset makers need to make applications easier to use for consumers.
MVNO SERVICES: MVNOs are coming back into fashion, with some key markets paving the way to launches.
TELEFONICA: Telefonica has been laying the foundations to make an impact in the MNC arena.
MTS: Strategy VP Michael Hecker discusses the Russian mobile operator’s plans for its next growth phase.
MUSIC SERVICES AND MODELS: Digital music sales are growing rapidly, and that is giving rise to a range of business models.
CARRIER ETHERNET: There are still debates over which standards will dominate carrier Etheet deployments.