Abstract
Markets in the US are converging, and the regulatory climate is relaxed. A tug
of war is developing between the fixed operators and the cable TV providers.
Each wants to own the consumer and be the ' one-stop shop' for all things:
broadband, mobile, fixed voice and TV. Beyond simply bundling products, both
fixed operators and cable TV operators are working towards the next generation
of consumer offerings: bundled products via product integration. This report
looks at the activities of the US operators and provides an insight into how
operators must maintain and build state-of-the-art networks, which will be a
critical factor for success in the future.
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