Convergent Billing - VAS
Dec 4
2009
2009
Mobile International Long Distance - The Last High Margin Frontier
According to a report from IDATE, “the world telecom services market was estimated at US$1,365 billion in 2008 - a 4.2% increase over the year before - and is expected to be worth over US$1,416 billion in 2009. With a total turnover estimated at US$742.2 billion in 2008, mobile services account for 54% of the telecom services market and single… Read more
Oct 30
2009
2009
Next-generation service providers take note; according to Infonetics Research (http://twitter.com/infonetics) recently released biannual VoIP and UC Services and Subscribers report, VoIP enhanced telephony services drove nearly $20.7 billion in revenues during the first six months of 2009.
Infonetics' report is further support and validation… Read more
Aug 16
2009
2009
FCC Investigates Apple and AT&T for Google Voice App Rejection from Apple's App Store
According to Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi the Apple iPhone has captured 31.8% of the mobile industry profit for the first half of the year and is responsible for 83.5% of Apple's profits. Introduced just over two years ago no one can downplay the success of this device, which has changed the mobile phone market forever and forced… Read more
Jul 16
2009
2009
Google Voice and the Changing Telecom Landscape
Google Voice (formerly GrandCentral which was acquired by Google in July of 2007) is about to become available to the masses within a matter of weeks changing the landscape of telecommunications forever. The service itself is packed full of useful features that streamline message management, improve call routing and enhance personal privacy… Read more
May 22
2009
2009
HD Communications Summit Helps Drive Momentum for HD Voice
On May 21st, industry visionary Jeff Pulver hosted the first HD Communications Summit in New York providing an opportunity to explore the issues associated with the widespread deployment of HD VoIP while bringing vendors, businesses and consumers together in a concerted effort to reboot the telecommunications industry. Leading vendors in the HD… Read more
May 4
2009
2009
HD Voice is changing the Voice of the Next-Generation Network
Television and radio are being revolutionized by high-definition broadcasts and voice is not far behind. When we see a high definition TV program we cannot help but become immersed in the program, captivated by its crisp picture, its amazing detail and its captivating sound. With HD Radio it is a similar experience where there is no more second… Read more
Sep 17
2008
2008
The telecommunications industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as it migrates from circuit to IP-based switching. This profound change is resulting in more efficient network architectures, which result in lower administration and operating overheads. This change is leading to the democratization of telecommunication services as well as the… Read more
Aug 19
2008
2008
Webinar - Can Prepaid Wireless Compete in this New Environment?
Technology and consumer wants have moved the smart phone of not so many years ago to the typical mobile phone of today. Functions such as web access, streaming video, music downloads and local search are increasingly being demanded by the mobile user and incorporated by the mobile phone provider. With phone manufacturers introducing feature-rich… Read more
