Broadband networks: The benefits of funding fibre
Building next-generation networks might be a costly exercise, but operators hope governments will see the wider benefits and give them a helping hand.
View ArticleContent strategies: IPTV services: Target practice
IPTV service providers are still working hard to make their business models pay, experimenting with advertising and how users access content.
View ArticleUK competition: Brands raise challenge to network owners
Retail clout could give big brands the edge when it comes to the bundled telecoms services of the future.
View ArticleInternational voice services: Wholesale operators driven to consolidation
With margins and call volume growth falling, and competition from VoIP rising, wholesale carriers are having to regroup
View ArticleCorporate/SME services: Enterprise mobility: Small and mighty
Mobile operators say there are signs that smaller enterprises are turning to managed services to reduce costs and avail of unified communications.
View ArticleTechnology trends: Cloud computing services: Safe sets
Proponents predict a huge rise in cloud computing services in the next few years, but enterprises still have concerns over the security of their data.
View ArticleMobile services: Asia set for 3G surge
There is still plenty of room for growth in 3G connections, with many developing nations gearing up to launch new or additional services.
View ArticleBusiness and finance: M&As: New deals
The telecoms market could be set for an increase in mergers and acquisitions this year after a quiet period, with some deals marking new trends.
View ArticleNetwork strategies: MVNO models: Wholesale choices
New opportunities are opening up in the wholesale space for mobile network operators, providing capacity and services for a range of consumer devices.
View ArticleBundling in France: French licence promises wholesale boost
Mobile services competition is fierce in France, but now a new 3G player could provide a fillip to lagging MVNOs.
View ArticleEnterprise services: IT skills prove a hit for managed providers
Enterprise service providers are enjoying an upsurge in contract wins, buoyed by the IT skills they have acquired.
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