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European Voice over Wireless LAN Services Markets- Disrupting Service Provider RevenuesProduct Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: Frost & Sullivan Published: May 2005 Product Code: R1-3068 Description Ratification of Various 802.11 Standards Critical to VoWLAN Adoption in Europe 2005 promises to be an exciting year for voice over wireless local area network (VoWLAN). With the introduction of dual-mode handsets and the expected ratification of various 802.11 standards, VoWLAN can potentially overcome its technical limitations and truly establish itself as a viable alternative voice solution. Currently, many market participants are evaluating the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) emerging 802.11e standard that aims to bring quality of service (QoS) to WLANs. Once this standard is ratified, it will be supported on both the access points and client devices, thereby allowing interoperability between various vendors’ products. The IEEE is also working on the 802.11r standard to address another key VoWLAN challenge - the need to achieve a hand-off time of 30-50ms between various access points to provide seamless roaming coverage. The 802.11r standard aims to make this possible through faster algorithms and pre-authentication techniques. This Frost & Sullivan research service will provide an in-depth analysis of the prospects for deploying VoWLAN in Europe in both consumer and enterprise markets and forecasts the revenue loss for both the fixed and mobile carriers due to the impact of VoWLAN. It also provides revenue forecasts for VoWLAN solutions and client devices. Partnerships Abound between Key Participants across VoWLAN Value Chain Partnerships are expected to play a defining role in the European VoWLAN market as it is unlikely that a single vendor will be able to provide a complete VoWLAN solution today. The recent acquisitions and collaborations across various channels in the VoWLAN value chain suggest that companies are beginning to view VoWLAN as a cost-effective solution offering the dual benefits of mobile voice and data to their customers. "Going forward, partnerships between participants will be common as vendors strive to offer a holistic solution that conforms to the IEEE standards and is certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, thereby promoting interoperability," says the analyst. "Since interoperability is a critical success factor for the VoWLAN market in Europe, this growing trend of partnerships spells good news." Demand for VoWLAN on the Rise For the many enterprises that have installed Wi-Fi networks, it seems to make immense sense to integrate voice as a natural progression. The cellular and WLAN markets are increasingly converging as companies attempt to meet this user demand with phones that can handle voice and data traffic in both wireless networks for maximum productivity. "Vendors are introducing client devices based either on UMA or IMS SIP based solutions that would seamlessly switch calls from cellular networks to cheaper Wi-Fi networks and vice-versa," remarks the analyst. "Wi-Fi calling, therefore, has the potential to decrease calling costs and consequently, have an impact on traditional voice carrier revenues." Although the admittedly high-priced handsets could hinder initial uptake in the consumer market, they are likely to gain ground more rapidly in the enterprise market, as the enterprise-grade pure Wi-Fi handsets are more favourably priced. Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 1. Executive Summary 1. Executive Summary 2. Market Engineering Research for the European Voice over Wireless LAN Markets 1. Market Engineering Research 1. Introduction 2. Market Engineering Research 3. Market Challenges for the Total European Voice over Wireless LAN Solutions Market a. Ratification of various 802.11 standards can delay wide adoption of VoWLAN in Europe b. Service providers need to decide whether to implement UMA or IMS SIP services for VoWLAN c. Interoperability between WLAN vendors’ products and solutions d. To provide a true seamless converged Wi-Fi /cellular solution e. Improving the battery life of the Wi-Fi handsets 4. Market Drivers for the Total European Voice over Wireless LAN Solutions Market a. Interoperability between vendors’ products on the WLAN infrastructure b. Partnerships between key players across the VoWLAN value chain c. Better security mechanisms following the ratification of 802.11i d. Introduction of dual mode handsets and single chip solutions supporting 802.11a/b/g e. Alliances increasing penetration for VoWLAN 5. Market Restraints for the Total European Voice over Wireless LAN Solutions Market a. Quality of Service (QoS) over VoWLAN b. Poor roaming capabilities of VoWLAN c. High number of DECT phones in the European consumer market d. Carriers reluctant to switch calls from cellular to Wi-Fi fearing revenue loss e. Lack of awareness among customers about benefits of VoWLANs 6. Business Trends 7. Technological Trends 8. Strategic Analysis and Forecast of the European VoWLAN Client Device Market 9. Strategic Analysis and Forecast of the Total VoWLAN Solutions Market 10. Strategic Analysis and Forecast of the Impact of VoWLAN on Mobile carriers 11. Strategic Analysis and Forecast of the Impact of VoWLAN on Fixed Line Carriers 12. Operator Implications and Strategies 3. Frost and Sullivan Awards 1. Frost and Sullivan Awards 1. Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation 2. Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation 3. Frost & Sullivan Award for Brand Development Strategy Leadership 4. Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership 5. Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Innovation 6. Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership LIST OF FIGURES |
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