Description

Fixed-mobile convergence is gaining momentum. The implications on the telecommunications industry are far reaching; they will not happen overnight, however. The traditional divisions of the telecommunications network, access technologies, are becoming less important. Such changes are happening right across the value chain, from the end user right down to the core network infrastructure. Such fundamental shifts pose challenges and opportunities for service providers and carriers. This document seeks to help in understanding some of the different strategies employed by some of the larger and more influential telecommunications operators in Europe.