Whether To FMC, or To Femtocell: That Is the Question!

Published by: In-Stat

Published: Dec. 20, 2007 - 32 Pages

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

FMC

Orange/France Telecom

British Telecom

TeliaSonera

Telecom Italia

T-Mobile

Others

Consumer Demand for FMC

Fixed Mobile Substitution

Demand for FMS

Femtocells

Market Analysis

FMC Market Segment

FMS Market Segment

Fixed-Mobile Substitution

Femtocells

Convergence Market Segment

The Android Effect

The Ultimate Winner

Methodology

Acronyms

Related In-Stat Reports

List of Tables

Table 1. Benefits from FMC for Network Operators and Consumers

Table 2. Estimated FMC Subscribers Year-End 2007 by Operator

Table 3. Interest in FMC Mobile Calling Plans

Table 4. Interest in Seamless Roaming Between Fixed and Mobile Networks

Table 5. Benefits from FMS for Network Operators and Consumers

Table 6. Interest in FMS Mobile Pricing Plans

Table 7. Benefits from Femtocells to Network Operators and Consumers

Table 8. Market Requirements for FMS, Femtocell, and FMC Services

Table 9. Worldwide FMC Handset Forecast 2007-2011 by Technology

Table 10. Worldwide FMC Subscriber Forecast 2007-2011 by Technology

Table 11. FMC Subscriber Forecast 2007-2011 by Region

Table 12. Worldwide Forecast of Consumers with Access to Femtocells 2007-2011 by Scenario

Table 13. Consumer Handset Preferences for Voice Calling

Table 14. Interest in Making IM-VoIP or Peer-to-Peer VoIP Calls from Mobile Phones

List of Figures

Figure 1. 2007-2011 FMC Subscriber Forecast by Technology (in Millions)

Figure 2. Femtocell Annual Shipments 2007-2011 (in Millions)

Figure 3. UMA FMC Operational Configurations

Figure 4. Evolution of Voice Services

Figure 5. France Telecom View of FMC Value

Figure 6. Potential Impact of FMC for T-Mobile

Figure 7. Value Proposition for Femtocell-Based Services

Abstract

The hype surrounding fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) and femtocells just continues to grow. Operators are seeking ways to promote 3G adoption, reduce churn, and rejuvenate flat or declining average revenue per user (ARPU). They hope that FMC, or maybe femtocells might be the answer. But which is best? Will either technology live up to expectations?

This report provides a detailed analysis of the FMC, FMS, and femtocell markets. The report presents forecasts for dual-mode cellular Wi-Fi handsets, UMA and IMS FMC subscribers, as well as subscribers to femtocell-based services. In addition, the report presents primary research findings that confirm strong consumer interest in FMC and FMS services. Finally, the evolution of FMC and femtocell services and the emergence of fully-converged services are examined.

This report provides important insight for vendor and operator participants in the FMC and femtocell markets. Anyone seeking to make sense from all the contradictory viewpoints on the FMC/femtocell topic will find this research report invaluable.

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