Mobile Core Network Timeline 2007 - Legacy to IP Switching

Abstract

“Mobile Core Network Timeline 2007” is a detailed analysis of the core switching apparatus within mobile networks and the trends resulting in the change in the core network as mobile carriers upgrade to third generation I/P based and I/P-capable networks.

The study looks at traditional legacy switching in GSM, WCDMA, and CDMA networks as well as the IP switching, IMS, and soft switch technologies that will replace some legacy switching. The report details the impending and current impact of next generation IP-based air interfaces such as WiMAX and LTE and assesses the drivers and timetables for the wider implementation of IP-based gear and soft switches in the mobile cellular network.

The sixty-six tables detailing this transition through 2011 provide global BTS deployments as well as deployments for the individual components of the base station network architecture such as the MSC, BSC and RNC with annual deployments broken down by air-interface and region.

Annual revenues for base station sales is provided by region, standard, by major component (radio access/BSS vs. NSS) and by core component within each standard (NSS, BTS/Node B, BSC/RNC).

In addition, the report also quantifies the annual deployments of and revenues from soft switches, IP switches, and IMS equipment. These figures are also broken down by technologies, such as CDMA vs. WCDMA/GSM, and by region.

• How long will legacy switching apparatus drive sales?
• Why are carriers interested in replacing legacy switching with IP and softswitches?
• Evolution of mobile air interfaces and the impact upon switching functions.
• Value of mobile infrastructure market by component (NSS/MSC and BSS/RAN).
• Value of mobile infrastructure market by air interface and region of deployment.
• When will softswitches and IP switches become fixtures in the mobile market?
• Challenges to wider implementation of IP switches, IMS, and softswitches in mobile networks.
• Assessment of IMS and the role it will play in the mobile infrastructure market.
• Analysis of softswitch/IMS and IP implementation in fixed telecom.
• Fixed and mobile softswitch equipment revenues.
• Mobile soft switch revenues by air interface (GSM/WCDMA and CDMA) and region.
• Cumulative deployments of mobile and fixed soft switches.
• Soft switch deployments by air interface (GSM/WCDMA and CDMA).
• Soft Switch, IP switch and IMS mobile revenues.
• IP switch and IMS deployments in the mobile market by region and air interface

Visant studies are the result of primary and secondary research. Analysts gather information via interviews with marketing and engineering executives and through corporate reports, databases, and other secondary sources. Evaluations are made based on the current performance of various components of a particular technology, including need, market potential, technology evolution, maturation, price points, and the companies and resources being put towards the development or deployment.