Fixed-Mobile Convergence Strategies Among Central and Eastern European Operators

This IDC Study looks at three varieties of fixed-mobile convergence ? PBX extensions, femtocells, and dual-mode handsets ? and their applications in Central and Eastern European markets. Regulatory barriers and a focus on core services have meant that FMC has made little headway in these regions to date, but as markets mature, fixed-mobile convergence, fixed-mobile substitution, and product bundling will be the tools carriers use to create competitive advantage.

"Fixed-mobile convergence has reached a point of inflection in Central and Eastern Europe. Now is the time for the region's carriers to define their approaches to this group of technologies and business models since a potential service offering years from now can affect planning today." ? Andy Hicks, Senior Analyst, Telecommunications, IDC CEMA