Business analysis for the global telecommunications industry.
In this issue:
BROADBAND INVESTMENT: Broadband services have fallen behind in Australasia, but the govements in Australia and New Zealand are now committing funds to provide nationwide access to high-speed broadband networks.
BROADBAND MOBILE SERVICES: Piggybacking on DSL infrastructure and taking costly data off mobile networks could make femtocells popular, but analysts are not convinced that operators will be able to generate revenue from services, despite new standards.
SERVICES IN EGYPT: Tarek Kamel, Egypt’s Minister for Communication, outlines why he has postponed a second fixed licence and why mobile services are flourishing in the North African country.
MOBILE TV SERVICES: Operators will be keeping an eye on new free mobile TV services from broadcasters, and how such moves could impact their own struggling mobile TV offerings.
NOKIA: Nokia has come a long way from its roots, and is now in a new phase as it builds up its services strategy. But it faces considerable challenges.
MOBILE ADVERTISING: New barcode scanning technology could boost mobile operators’ advertising revenues, but the prospects are still uncertain.
NEXT-GENERATION CABLE: Cable operators in both the US and Europe are being challenged by telcos in pay-TV markets. Now they are moving into new service areas.
Business Transformation (ORACLE Communications in conjunction with Total Telecom). Inside:
The transformation imperative.
The need for better support systems.
Transformed order management: Preparing for all conditions.
Show me the money.
Conclusion.
In this issue:
BROADBAND INVESTMENT: Broadband services have fallen behind in Australasia, but the govements in Australia and New Zealand are now committing funds to provide nationwide access to high-speed broadband networks.
BROADBAND MOBILE SERVICES: Piggybacking on DSL infrastructure and taking costly data off mobile networks could make femtocells popular, but analysts are not convinced that operators will be able to generate revenue from services, despite new standards.
SERVICES IN EGYPT: Tarek Kamel, Egypt’s Minister for Communication, outlines why he has postponed a second fixed licence and why mobile services are flourishing in the North African country.
MOBILE TV SERVICES: Operators will be keeping an eye on new free mobile TV services from broadcasters, and how such moves could impact their own struggling mobile TV offerings.
NOKIA: Nokia has come a long way from its roots, and is now in a new phase as it builds up its services strategy. But it faces considerable challenges.
MOBILE ADVERTISING: New barcode scanning technology could boost mobile operators’ advertising revenues, but the prospects are still uncertain.
NEXT-GENERATION CABLE: Cable operators in both the US and Europe are being challenged by telcos in pay-TV markets. Now they are moving into new service areas.
Business Transformation (ORACLE Communications in conjunction with Total Telecom). Inside:
The transformation imperative.
The need for better support systems.
Transformed order management: Preparing for all conditions.
Show me the money.
Conclusion.