PRLog (Press Release) –
Apr 22, 2008 – Based on previous VoIP study for Western Europe in 2006, though recognising very strong growth, highlighted also wide country differences. 2007 VoIP report tries to understand country differences, looking at the various types of providers, understanding their strategy and business model, detailing some offers and their pricing while highlighting the best practices. Furthermore, InfoCom’s 2007 VoIP report also develops a market potential analysis, looking at the market drivers and obstacles, including aspects such as regulation, broadband penetration, substitution services, culture etc., in order to produce forecasts as meaningful as possible. Telecom operators need to develop new business models, linking and bundling VoIP more closely to the broadband connection, e.g. within triple play offers, and emphasise associated services to VoIP, such as instant messaging, video telephony, comfortable management of address books and services on website 2 hours workshop/conference included.
Table of Contents :
Regulation impact on VoIP potential and the shaping of VoIP services
- Classification of VoIP as PATS
- Access to emergency services
- ULL, bitstream and naked DSL
- VoIP numbering (geographic numbers, specific VoIP number range etc.)
Overview of the VoIP providers and their business model
- Number of VoIP providers
- Type of VoIP providers
- Main VoIP providers and their strategy/positioning
- Incumbent’s offer and strategy
Analysis of service characteristics
- Service positioning:
bundle, add-on, stand-alone
- End-user equipment
- SIP and other protocols
- Quality of Service
- Access to emergency services
- Available VoIP numbers - Associated extra services: CLIP, call waiting, call transfer, video telephony, instant messaging
Pricing analysis
- Initial and equipment fees
- Tariff plans: monthly subscriptions, only by usage, packages of minutes and flat rates
- Call pricing structure: call units, set-up charges, peak/off-peak, price levels etc.
- Price comparison between VoIP and PSTN
- Payment method
Assessment of market potential and forecasts
- Market drivers and obstacles
- Usage development: total number of VoIP customers and as a share of broadband subscribers, VoIP traffic, other usage trends (usage frequency, call destinations etc.)
- Forecasts
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