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MVNO and VoIP developments show changing shape of Europe’s mobile landscape
Several developments in recent months reflect the changing shape of Europe’s mobile industry and show how operators are adapting to new market realities. They specifically concern the shifting relationship between mobile operators and partners in the MVNO and VoIP arenas.
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Europe’s mobile operators need to maintain the right balance to save costs and grow in 2010
The past year has been particularly challenging for Europe’s mobile operators, in light of the economic downturn and the growing impact of regulatory measures. These factors and heightened competition in the industry have caused operators to focus on costs and operational efficiency.
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New UK wholesale deals pave way for further segmentation
Orange’s and T-Mobile’s recent UK wholesale deals are clear examples of how the country’s mobile operators are seeking new avenues through which they can better compete in the market.
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EU move lends further helping hand to UMTS900
The EU’s official ratification of the updated GSM Directive is good news for operators across the region. The move means that governments will now be obliged to allow them to use 2G spectrum to roll out 3G and other high-speed technologies in the 900MHz band.
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The business case for femtocells still requires careful consideration
Vodafone UK’s femtocell launch in July appeared to be a significant breakthrough for the technology in Europe. The timing of the move by such a large operator took many in the industry by surprise, and some vendors have spoken of a significant rise in activity since the launch.
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Mobile VoIP’s European impact limited for now
There have been indications over the last year that Europe’s mobile VoIP market is starting to open up. A few operators have struck or broadened partnerships with mobile VoIP providers, some of which have themselves noted a change in attitude to their presence in the market.
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Recent announcements reflect rising EU pressure on mobile termination rates
There has been a notable rise in announcements on mobile termination rates at an EU and local level in recent months, reflecting increased pressure for member states to reduce rates.
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Forthcoming European spectrum developments set to shape future of mobile broadband, says Gareth Willmer
The next six months could prove crucial for shaping future mobile broadband rollouts in Europe, with a number of key spectrum decisions and tenders on the horizon. These developments involve UMTS900, 2.6GHz spectrum and frequencies released by the digital switchover.
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Mobile operators show evidence of positive effects from outsourcing
There was unsurprisingly a large amount of talk at the Mobile World Congress the other week on the effect of the economic downturn on the mobile industry. While the general message from operators was that mobile is more resilient than other industries, the industry’s players will clearly be keen to do as much as they can to keep costs under control.
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Gareth Willmer
Gareth covers European mobile operator strategy and regulation.
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