The Path to 4G: Transformation of Asia's Mobile Network Infrastructure added to ReportBuyer.com

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Summary of Report  -
This IDC study takes a closer look at key network transformation trends that are happening at Asia/Pacific's major mobile network operators (MNOs) as they prepare for dual-mode 3G/LTE, 4G LTE, and 4G WiMAX services. Virtually all aspects of the network from the radio access side to the transport to the packet core to the IT systems and OSS/BSS will need to undergo varying degrees of transformation to deal with the challenges that will come from low-latency, high-speed 3G HSPA+/4G services.

Bill Rojas, Director of Telecom Research at IDC Asia/Pacific, noted "The leading incumbent integrated carriers might have a slight advantage if they can converge their IT and transport networks on both the fixed-line and mobile side of the business. Pure mobile network operators with no fixed-line business will need to aggressively invest in the mobile backhaul. The relationship between leading MNOs and over-the-top (OTT) providers will be an interesting dynamic to watch and could work out mutually beneficial if both sides can find solid business justification to cooperate."
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Situation Overview
The Business Challenges and Opportunities
The Rise of Smartphones
The Mobile Ecosystem
Mobile Network Operators and the Issue of Sustainability
Mobile Network Operator Technology Solutions
Monetization and Optimization of the IT and OSS/BSS System
Transport Network Improvements and Upgrades
Upgrading the Backhaul Optical Transport Network
Layer 2/3 Architectures for the Mobile Backhaul
MNOs Turn to Cloud Infrastructure and Virtualization Concepts
Upgrading the Radio Access Network
LTE Spectrum Availability and Dual-Carrier HSPA Strategies
Distributed Antenna Systems for In-Building Cellular Coverage
WiFi Offloading
Case Study: Long-Term Evolution Networks in Hong Kong
Future Outlook
Essential Guidance
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Related Research
Synopsis
Figure: The Rise of Smartphones in Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Figure: Mobile Data Monthly Consumption
Figure: The Mobile Ecosystem
Figure: Over the Top Providers
Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Mobile Data Average Revenue per User Versus 3G Spend
Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Mobile Data Average Revenue per User, 2008-2016
Figure: IDC's Taxonomy for Telco IT Systems
Figure: Alcatel-Lucent's 400G Optical Transceiver Chip
Figure: Ethernet Topologies for the Mobile Backhaul
Figure: Alcatel-Lucents' LightRadio Solution
Figure: NSN's Liquid Net Architecture Deploys Virtualization Concepts
Figure: NSN's Liquid Net Architecture
Figure: NTT DoCoMo's Overlay Strategy for LTE

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