Full Article: Google vs Telcos, Tale of the Tape
Telecoms Operators have some great advantages Vs Google in the delivery of new services but only if they recognise and act on their strengths. (March 2008)
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Defining the future telco — and what it means for operators and their partners
The 2-Sided Telecoms Market Opportunity
The traditional business models for fixed and mobile operators are under pressure in all core products – voice, messaging, broadband access – particularly in mature markets.
A new business model is described here: one where operators make money from new types of customers rather than exclusively from end-users – and the business opportunity is potentially very large – c$125Bn. This additional, incremental revenue to the $250Bn described in the Future Broadband Business Models Report. This report is designed to help readers understand the nature and size of this new business model opportunity in its entirety. (March 2008)
Full Article: BBC’s iPlayer nukes “all you can eat” ISP business model
The impact of the launch of BBC’s online video service “iPlayer” on the UK DSL industry based on live network data. (Feb 2008)
Full Article: Verizon’s Volte-Face, Virtue or Vice?
What are the business model impacts of Verizon Wireless moving to a “less closed” network attachment model? (November 2007)
Telcos’ Role in the Advertising Value Chain
Summary: A report identifying how to build a valuable new business model and customer base. (November 2007)
Full Article: Beyond bundling, the future of broadband
An edited version of a keynote presentation of results of our Broadband Business Models survey into the industry’s future (November 2007, Executive Briefing Service, Future of the Networks Stream).
Full Article: Forget Mobile Advertising – Think Bigger
Everyone is fascinated by the opportunities in mobile advertising; but there may not be enough advertising to go around. (November 2007)
Full Article: Triple play, go away
The limitations of the “Triple Play” (and other “N-Plays”) in a multi-media, multi-mode delivery game. (November 2007)
Full Article: Google anchors its carrier off the coast of Telcoland
Why is Google bothering with nonexclusive radio spectrum – and offering to sublicence it for public access? (July 2007)
Full Article: Hidden Potential, France Telecom
How do major telcos respond to the challenges of Telco 2.0? France Telecom’s experience offers some answers. (July 2007)
Full Article: Telco 2.0 Business Model Map: Links & Q&As
Links and Q&As on our Business Model Map outlining areas of potential value and strategic investment for Telcos. (Mar 2007)
Telco 2.0™ Market Study- How to make money in an IP-based world?
Summary: This report is designed to be a comprehensive and practical guide for developing a successful migration approach to an IP-based world (June 2006)
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