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Convergence in Multi-Play Networks

Multi-play strategies are becoming more widespread and many operators have implemented some degree of network convergence, allowing the delivery of a wide range of services over fixed or mobile networks. Recently handsets have become capable of handling multiple media and are serving as converged devices giving users access to different types of service. Technology allows the potential for increased convergence of many services and applications, but not all will prove of interest to users or of benefit to operators. A clear understanding of the possible developments and their potential applications, together with their likely impact on users is required to ensure that investment is reserved for the most profitable applications and services.

This report provides an overview of the current state of multi-play convergent services, the technologies that will permit further development and the factors that will determine success.

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Table of Contents


1
OVERVIEW
1
2
INTRODUCTION
2
2.1
Background to the Report
2
2.2
Report Content
3
2.3
Currency and Conversions
3
3
WHY CONVERGENCE?
4
3.1
Introduction
4
3.2
Role of Convergence in Multi-Play Businesses
4
3.3
Convergence of Fixed and Mobile Services
5
3.3.1
Voice Services
5
3.3.1.1
Users
5
3.3.1.2
Operators
5
3.3.2
Video Services
6
3.3.2.1
Users
6
3.3.2.2
Operators
6
3.3.3
Data Services
6
3.3.3.1
Users
6
3.3.3.2
Operators
6
4
MULTI-PLAY CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGIES
8
4.1
Introduction
8
4.2
Network Convergence
8
4.2.1
IP Networks
8
4.2.2
UMA/GAN
9
4.2.3
Voice and VoIP
9
4.2.4
IPTV & Mobile TV (DVB, MBMS)
10
4.3
Device Convergence: Handsets and Netbooks
11
4.3.1
PDA Functions
11
4.3.2
Photographic Functions
11
5
MNO MULTI-PLAY & CONVERGENT SERVICES
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5.1
Introduction
13
5.2
Multi-Play Operators
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5.2.1
France - Orange
13
5.2.2
France - SFR/Neuf Cegetel
15
5.2.3
Germany - O2
16
5.2.4
Italy - Telecom Italia and TIM
17
5.2.5
Sweden - Telia
19
5.2.6
UK - Orange
20
5.2.7
UK - Virgin Media
21
5.2.8
UK - BT
22
6
CONCLUSIONS
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6.1
Network Convergence
24
6.1.1
Fixed-Mobile Convergence
24
6.2
Handset Convergence
25
7
RECOMMENDATIONS
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