On the economics of fixed-mobile convergence

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On the economics of fixed-mobile convergence

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Title:	On the economics of fixed-mobile convergence
Author(s):	Theodoros Rokkas, (Based at the University of Athens, Athens, Greece), Dimitris Varoutas, (Based at the University of Athens, Athens, Greece), Dimitris Katsianis, (Based at the University of Athens, Athens, Greece), Timo Smura, (Based at the Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Helsinki, Finland), Kumar Renjish, (Based at the Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Helsinki, Finland), Mikko Heikkinen, (Based at the Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Helsinki, Finland), Jarmo Harno, (Based at Nokia Siemens Networks, Espoo, Finland), Mario Kind, (Based at T-Systems, Berlin, Germany), Dirk Von Hugo, (Based at T-Systems, Berlin, Germany), Thomas Monath, (Based at T-Systems, Berlin, Germany)
Citation:	Theodoros Rokkas, Dimitris Varoutas, Dimitris Katsianis, Timo Smura, Kumar Renjish, Mikko Heikkinen, Jarmo Harno, Mario Kind, Dirk Von Hugo, Thomas Monath, (2009) "On the economics of fixed-mobile convergence", info, Vol. 11 Iss: 3, pp.75 - 86
Keywords:	Economics, Mobile communication systems, Telecommunications
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/14636690910954999 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	The authors would like to acknowledge the support, ideas and contributions of their colleagues from EUREKA/CELTIC project ECOSYS. Part of this work was supported by European Social Fund and by the Greek General Secretariat for Research and Technology and he private sector, under Measure 8.3 of Operational Programme “Competitiveness,” 3rd Community Support Framework. Received 15 May 2008. Revised 30 September 2008. Accepted 25 November 2008.
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show that fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) has gathered much interest in the telecommunications industry lately. Integrated operators (who own both fixed and mobile networks), are keen to exploit FMC benefits in order to save costs and generate new revenues. This paper aims to analyze the effects of converged network and service environment on the business of existing telecommunication operators. Design/methodology/approach – After an introduction to the regulatory, market, and technology related issues of convergence, the authors focus on analyzing the role of FMC technologies and services in their businesses of an integrated operator with existing fixed and mobile operations in a large Western European country. Findings – Results reveal that an integrated operator can benefit from cost savings, customer retention and prevent revenue erosion by migrating to FMC. Originality/value – This paper examines the effects of fixed-mobile convergence to an integrated operator.