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VoIP Developments & Implications for Wireless Operators

This report looks at the evolution of the VoIP market and examines the potential demand for the service. Some of the players in this space are discussed and the implications for wireless network operators, including suggested areas for action, are given. The report coverage includes:

• The evolution of VoIP
• The market size and opportunity presented - both theoretically and realistically
• The threat to mobile operators, including a discussion of some of the current key players in the VoIP space
• Actions that should be taken when planning for a future that includes VoIP

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1
Overview
1
2
Introduction and Background
2
3
Evolution of VoIP
3
3.1
VoIP on Fixed Networks
3
3.2
WiFi VoIP Access
3
3.3
Dual Mode Handsets
4
3.4
Metro WiFi Networks
4
3.5
Full Cellular VoIP
5
3.6
Broadband From High Altitude Platforms
5
3.7
WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access
6
4
Market Size and Opportunity
7
4.1
Theoretical Market Potential
7
4.2
VoIP Market Penetration Limitations
9
5
The Threat to Mobile Network Operators
11
5.1
Potential VoIP Impact on Revenues
11
5.2
Competition from VoIP Providers
12
5.3
Sample VoIP Players
13
5.3.1
Vonage
13
5.3.2
Skype
17
5.3.3
i2Telecom
20
5.3.4
BT
22
6
Planning for a VoIP Future
25
6.1
VoIP as a Data Application
25
6.2
VoIP - The Ultimate FMC Product?
25
6.3
Actions to Maximise the Opportunity
26
6.3.1
Identify Real Costs
26
6.3.2
Select Partners
26
6.3.3
Set up Trials
26
6.3.4
Consider using VoIP Internally
27
6.3.5
Decide Whether to Promote VoIP
27
6.3.6
Be Ready to React
27