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CONTENT REGULATION: IPTV services in some markets could suffer if pay-TV companies tighten their grip on premium content, but regulators in general are reluctant to step in and take action. Now France could set an example to other countries in Europe.
BROADBAND SERVICES: Hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks could soon lead to new broadband services on a Europe-wide basis, but operators aren’t singing loudly about them just yet. First they need to be awarded a crucial chunk of harmonised spectrum.
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: Google and Skype have stepped up their efforts to make a mark in the rich communications market, this time through new enterprise voice services. Operators are already fighting back.
MOBILE PAYMENTS: Mobile operators are starting to broaden their strategies for banking and payment services, demonstrated by a flurry of new announcements. But it could still prove a difficult task to cash in, particularly in low-ARPU markets.
GERMANY: Competition between operators and investment by cable firms is driving the German comms market towards greater convergence.
VIDEO ON DEMAND SERVICES: There is plenty of good news on the numbers of people tuning into new VOD services. But business models still need to stack up.
SERVICE DELIVERY PLATFORMS: Operators are opening their networks to developers to help them quickly provide innovative services. But is it too late for some?
Imtech Telecom Global: Market News for the Carrier and Service Provider Community.
CONTENT REGULATION: IPTV services in some markets could suffer if pay-TV companies tighten their grip on premium content, but regulators in general are reluctant to step in and take action. Now France could set an example to other countries in Europe.
BROADBAND SERVICES: Hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks could soon lead to new broadband services on a Europe-wide basis, but operators aren’t singing loudly about them just yet. First they need to be awarded a crucial chunk of harmonised spectrum.
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: Google and Skype have stepped up their efforts to make a mark in the rich communications market, this time through new enterprise voice services. Operators are already fighting back.
MOBILE PAYMENTS: Mobile operators are starting to broaden their strategies for banking and payment services, demonstrated by a flurry of new announcements. But it could still prove a difficult task to cash in, particularly in low-ARPU markets.
GERMANY: Competition between operators and investment by cable firms is driving the German comms market towards greater convergence.
VIDEO ON DEMAND SERVICES: There is plenty of good news on the numbers of people tuning into new VOD services. But business models still need to stack up.
SERVICE DELIVERY PLATFORMS: Operators are opening their networks to developers to help them quickly provide innovative services. But is it too late for some?
Imtech Telecom Global: Market News for the Carrier and Service Provider Community.