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As tablet device analytics trickle in, bring on the network offload
The early returns on the effects of tablet devices on 3G/4G networks are trickling in and already indicate that network offload – using Wi-Fi hotspots or femtocells – is an essential strategy. Feature
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Tablet devices could change user behavior and network capacity planning
Growing use of tablet devices could result in a new kind of network capacity planning that relies heavily on Wi-Fi hotspot and femtocell offload, as bandwidth-intensive applications like video are most accessed while users are in one place rather tha... Feature
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Mobility in fixed mobile convergence
This chapter download delves deep into the "mobile" aspects of fixed mobile convergence (FMC) and looks at the similarities and differences between cellular and noncellular systems. Chapter Download
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IMS: Moving from legacy to convergence
This chapter download discusses migration plans to move service providers to IMS in well-planned, business-savvy phases. Chapter Download
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IMS Report Card: IMS Forum issues first IMS reality check
The IMS Forum has issued its first IMS Report Card to address the hype and myths surrounding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) equipment, network deployment and applications that promise a common platform for delivering converged IP services. Research Report
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Session initiation protocol (SIP) essentials
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol ) is the foundation of IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), the architecture that could become the basis for fixed mobile convergence. Learn the basics of SIP in this guide. Crash Course
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Small cells, partnerships fuel mobile location-based services market
Small cells pinpoint subscribers' locations more precisely than macrocells, enabling more sophisticated mobile location-based services that generate revenue through partnerships. News | 16 Feb 2011
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Advanced wireless M2M services monetize machine-to-machine ecosystem
Many wireless M2M applications consume little bandwidth, translating to low ARPU. In response, carriers are launching concierge-style wireless M2M services to generate more revenue and widen partnerships within the larger M2M ecosystem. Article | 14 Oct 2010
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Femtocells slated to flood market, need services to monetize them
The global femtocell market is poised for explosive growth, but operators say it won't become lucrative without tying femtocells to new services based on location and presence. Article | 19 Aug 2010
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AT&T learns from gaming, looks to modularity to expand experience
Service providers are expanding their roles in customers' lives, to become "experience providers," all while they transform themselves internally. AT&T is launching a new video service, looking to online gaming for inspiration, and using SOA to simpl... Article | 16 Apr 2010
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Network offload: Wireless business model evolves via Wi-Fi, femtocells
The pressing need to offload 3G traffic from overloaded cell towers and backhaul networks has led carriers to incorporate both Wi-Fi hotspots and femtocells into their overall telecom network management programs. Article | 08 Apr 2010
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Telecom network management: Wi-Fi, femtocell 3G offload pace quickens
Mobile data consumption is forcing wireless carriers to move quickly with alternative approaches to telecom network management that they had once snubbed or leisurely shelved -- an overdue embrace that is pushing new business models for femtocell and... Article | 08 Apr 2010
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Femtocells, distributed antennas can help fine-tune wireless networks
Increasing use of femtocells and distributed antenna systems can help telecom service providers cut wireless backhaul costs by a third and increase service quality for customers. Article | 12 Mar 2009
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Consumer fixed-mobile convergence: Rogers Wireless' marketing tips
Rogers Wireless offers some lessons learned from marketing its consumer fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service. Carriers must understand what their subscribers are looking for from the service: lower costs or better indoor coverage. Article | 09 Dec 2008
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LTE presents major opportunity for femtocell adoption
Long Term Evolution (LTE) could invigorate the femtocell market, but the conditions have to work in the technology's favor for LTE to take root. Article | 25 Sep 2008
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Are service providers finally customer-centric? Closer, but not quite
Telecom service providers are making progress in becoming more customer-centric, but their services and device strategies still miss the mark. Article | 25 Jun 2008
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Connected home services target ‘content everywhere’ capabilities
The evolution of device-agnostic connected home services are highly dependent on wireless technology to ensure users have the ability to access ‘content everywhere,’ according to new Frost & Sullivan research. Column
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Telecom business model transformation requires symbiotic service models
Business model transformation is the worldwide priority of network operators. While SOA and IMS don't guarantee results, they are essential tools to create the pieces of a telecom service transformation. Tip
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IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) lags mobile application delivery
IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) was designed to deliver new mobile applications to users and enable billing by their mobile network operators, but mobile video applications have moved ahead, leaving the need for IMS in question. Tip
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Fixed mobile convergence: Understanding the landscape
Fixed mobile convergence (FMC), the convergence of wired and wireless technologies into a single solution, is explained in this tip. Tip
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Understanding IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)
IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) is an emerging architectural framework, based on SIP and IP, for offering multimedia and VoIP services, as well as fixed mobile convergence. Tip
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femtocell
A femtocell is a wireless router that acts as an Internet access point for the wireless local area network (WLAN) of a home or business. (Continued...) Definition
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access point base station
Access point base station is the original term for what is now known as a femtocell. Definition
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comfort noise generator (CNG)
A comfort noise generator (CNG) is a program used to generate background noise artificially for voice communications during periods of silence that occur during the course of conversation... (Continued) Definition
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IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a concept for an integrated network of telecommunications carriers that would facilitate the use of IP (Internet Protocol) for packet communications in all known forms over wireless or landline... (Continued) Definition
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As tablet device analytics trickle in, bring on the network offload
The early returns on the effects of tablet devices on 3G/4G networks are trickling in and already indicate that network offload – using Wi-Fi hotspots or femtocells – is an essential strategy. Feature
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Tablet devices could change user behavior and network capacity planning
Growing use of tablet devices could result in a new kind of network capacity planning that relies heavily on Wi-Fi hotspot and femtocell offload, as bandwidth-intensive applications like video are most accessed while users are in one place rather tha... Feature
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Small cells, partnerships fuel mobile location-based services market
Small cells pinpoint subscribers' locations more precisely than macrocells, enabling more sophisticated mobile location-based services that generate revenue through partnerships. News
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Connected home services target ‘content everywhere’ capabilities
The evolution of device-agnostic connected home services are highly dependent on wireless technology to ensure users have the ability to access ‘content everywhere,’ according to new Frost & Sullivan research. Column
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Advanced wireless M2M services monetize machine-to-machine ecosystem
Many wireless M2M applications consume little bandwidth, translating to low ARPU. In response, carriers are launching concierge-style wireless M2M services to generate more revenue and widen partnerships within the larger M2M ecosystem. Article
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Femtocells slated to flood market, need services to monetize them
The global femtocell market is poised for explosive growth, but operators say it won't become lucrative without tying femtocells to new services based on location and presence. Article
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AT&T learns from gaming, looks to modularity to expand experience
Service providers are expanding their roles in customers' lives, to become "experience providers," all while they transform themselves internally. AT&T is launching a new video service, looking to online gaming for inspiration, and using SOA to simpl... Article
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Network offload: Wireless business model evolves via Wi-Fi, femtocells
The pressing need to offload 3G traffic from overloaded cell towers and backhaul networks has led carriers to incorporate both Wi-Fi hotspots and femtocells into their overall telecom network management programs. Article
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Telecom network management: Wi-Fi, femtocell 3G offload pace quickens
Mobile data consumption is forcing wireless carriers to move quickly with alternative approaches to telecom network management that they had once snubbed or leisurely shelved -- an overdue embrace that is pushing new business models for femtocell and... Article
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femtocell
A femtocell is a wireless router that acts as an Internet access point for the wireless local area network (WLAN) of a home or business. (Continued...) Definition
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About Fixed Mobile Convergence
Fixed mobile convergence (FMC) promises to offer carriers and customers huge cost and productivity benefits. Learn how FMC simplifies mobile and wireline infrastructure to provide customers with seamless voice services.