For a variety of reasons, operators are considering 2G or
combination 2G/3G access points to meet specific market
requirements.
If an operator is considering 2G or combination 2G/3G
femto access points, UMA is able to deliver service today.
FMS bringing voice minutes from the fixed network to
the mobile network. For a variety of reasons, the fixed-
line POTS phones in subscribers' homes will continue
to be a fixture for some time. While mobile operators
continue to incent subscribers to use their mobiles more
and fixed lines less, sometimes subscribers feel that only
a fixed line will do.
to offer a fixed-line VoIP service alongside existing mobile
services. In the same way a subscriber signs up for a VoIP
service that routes traffic to an alternative provider, a
UMA-enabled TA provides the same function, but to the
mobile operator.
voice services. The UMA-enabled TA offers one more tool
for operators to accelerate FMS and is a direct response to
VoIP TA offers.
Mobile operATor neAr YoU
are slowly moving into the mainstream. Operators see
the advantages of offering subscribers a desktop/laptop
interface into their mobile service. For international
travelers who commonly rely on a Skype client from a
hotel, a UMA-enabled softmobile client offers similar
services, yet integrates with an existing mobile plan. For
operators, it is one more tool for driving FMS and while
maintaining control of the customer.
behind FMs
mobile access technology. Not only are the sheer number
of consumers taking a UMA service growing exponential-
ly, UMA is expanding its reach into new FMC technolo-
gies with a wide variety of potential applications, as early
proponents knew it had.
standardized technology that is able to make the ideas
a reality.
number of minutes
the Samsung (NXP
platform) lasted in
Wi-Fi mode, some
companies (and
SRG) may wish to
reconsider their views
on dual-mode cellular/
Wi-Fi handsets.
Research Group, LLC.