Convergence in Multi-Play Networks

Table of Contents

1. OVERVIEW

2. INTRODUCTION

• 2.1 Background to the Report
• 2.2 Report Content
• 2.3 Currency and Conversions

3. WHY CONVERGENCE?

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Role of Convergence in Multi-Play Businesses
• 3.3 Convergence of Fixed and Mobile Services
  • 3.3.1 Voice Services
    • 3.3.1.1 Users
    • 3.3.1.2 Operators
  • 3.3.2 Video Services
    • 3.3.2.1 Users
    • 3.3.2.2 Operators
  • 3.3.3 Data Services
    • 3.3.3.1 Users
    • 3.3.3.2 Operators

4. MULTI-PLAY CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGIES

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Network Convergence
  • 4.2.1 IP Networks
  • 4.2.2 UMA/GAN
  • 4.2.3 Voice and VoIP
  • 4.2.4 IPTV & Mobile TV (DVB, MBMS)
• 4.3 Device Convergence: Handsets and Netbooks
  • 4.3.1 PDA Functions
  • 4.3.2 Photographic Functions

5. MNO MULTI-PLAY & CONVERGENT SERVICES

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Multi-Play Operators
  • 5.2.1 France - Orange
  • 5.2.2 France - SFR/Neuf Cegetel
  • 5.2.3 Germany - O2
  • 5.2.4 Italy - Telecom Italia and TIM
  • 5.2.5 Sweden - Telia
  • 5.2.6 UK - Orange
  • 5.2.7 UK - Virgin Media
  • 5.2.8 UK - BT

6. CONCLUSIONS

• 6.1 Network Convergence
  • 6.1.1 Fixed-Mobile Convergence
• 6.2 Handset Convergence

7. RECOMMENDATIONS