Abstract
Fixed mobile convergence (FMC) covers a wide array of solutions that merge the
capabilities of mobile and fixed voice networks and devices. While transparent
hand-off of active voice calls between cellular and Wi-Fi networks with the
use of a dual-mode phone is the generally accepted definition of FMC,
simultaneous ringing of cellular and wireline phones, network twinning and
mobile PBX extensions and applications are among the growing number of
solutions in the FMC family. This analysis discusses current and planned
adoption of various FMC solutions and discusses how industry market leaders
will not be dissuaded by lagging felt need for FMC solutions on the part of
the business community, and will aim to develop compelling solutions that,
once experienced, will lead to viral adoption over the next several years. A
forecast of cellular/Wi-Fi dual-mode telephone shipments and business
subscribers is provided
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