This report examines the current state of voice services and legacy fixed-line networks in Central and Eastern Europe. It charts the changes in voice channels over the past five years, analyzes the effects of separating voice from the underlying network connection in project planning, and recommends strategies for increasing marginal revenues and uncovering new revenue streams.

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"Demand for voice services continues to rise, but voice revenues do not. Telcos must respond by adding higher-level services to their core products, bundling products, and charting paths to more flexible networks." - Senior Analyst Andy Hicks, IDC CEMA