Telecom Industry Trends

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•Not just network convergence but also access convergence, device
convergence, service convergence
• Role of IP Telephony, VoIP, Video over IP, anything over IP
• Various regulatory issues / challenges
• Wireless / mobile is the huge growth market
• But also broadband, cable, satellite growth opportunities
• Home is a major battle ground
– Home gateways, Femtocells, home automation
– Various verticals: “entertainment”, “healthcare”. “energy”, etc
• Personal Communication is a major battle ground
– Mobile handsets, Smartphones
– Consumers, prosumers, and enterprises
• Internet of Things – Next Frontier!
– Major opportunities for telecom operators in M2M market growth, e.g. Smart Grid