Will wireline operators wither away to nothing? Are we destined to live in a wireless-only world? In-Stat primary research debunks both of these outcomes by showing that most US broadband consumers prefer a converged voice service (CVS) that offers a common set of features/functions across independent fixed and mobile network infrastructures.

CVS can eliminate fixed-line subscriber losses, increase mobile ARPU, and replace declining PSTN revenues with a stable long-term voice revenue stream. Best of all, CVS is a next-generation voice service that consumers want and will pay for. This is not a vendor hyping a new technology, or an operator hawking their latest application. This report offers a glimpse of the real-world. CVS has the potential to kick-start the market for next-generation applications. Whether you are planning to introduce next-generation voice services, or not, this report will prepare you for the future of voice communication.