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Title: A Framework For Fixed/Mobile Convergence

Author: Passmore, David Article Type: Product Analysis
Source: Business Communications Review, v35 n11 p12(2) Publication Date: Nov 2005
  ISSN: 0162-3885
URL of Publication: http://www.bcr.com

There are three product/services and technical approaches to achieve seamless fixed/mobile convergence (FMC). These differ mainly in who is controlling the establishment of voice calls as well as other multimedia sessions. In mobile operator control, all call control and signaling is provided by the cellular network, and dual-mode 3G/Wi-Fi phones sold by the operator. In fixed operator control, all call control and signaling is provided by the wireline network. This will work with dual-mode 3G/Wi-Fi phones that will usually be sold by a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which is an entity initiated by the fixed network operator. In enterprise control, all call control and signaling is provided by the IP-PBX, and works with dual-mode 3G/Wi-Fi phones offered by IP-PBX vendors or mobile operators. FMC is still in its early stages since neither consumers nor businesses can yet deploy services or products that allow seamless roaming. However, businesses can still start to prepare by doing a few things. These include deployment of WLAN systems, trial usage of Wi-Fi phones, and the development of a mobile phone strategy that includes PDAs, since most of these devices are beginning to include telephony.

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