The Next Trillion Dollars from the Anywhere Network

For traditional fixed and mobile network operators, navigating to the Anywhere Network will be an uphill challenge. With voice revenue flattening or declining, traditional carriers are forced to look at different opportunities to increase customer ARPU and decrease their dependence on subscription-heavy business models. Fueled by rapid penetration of broadband and adoption of IP/MPLS core networks, carriers are looking to deliver innovative, profitable services, encompassing voice, video and data over the same transport network. Broadband adoption creates opportunities for fixed, mobile and cable operators to provide convergent and bundled service offerings. No single service or application will offset voice revenue decline.

Introduction

The Elements of the Anywhere Network

Key Predictions

Paths to Carrier Evolution: How Can Carriers Target These New Service
Opportunities?

Wireline Carriers Face Heavy Competition on all Sides

Mobile Carriers Are Primed for Growth

Cable MSOs Are Well-Positioned Now, but for How Long?

Anywhere Network Will Drive Technology Investment and
Organizational Strategy

Prudent Technology Investment Aligned with Strategic Goals Will
Enhance Carrier’s Profitability Equation

Connectivity

Content

Context

Collaboration

Commerce

Conclusions and Recommendations

Recommendations for Carriers

Recommendations for Vendors

Methodology

Further Reading