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European Communications discusses the latest telecom trends with telco executives, analysts and topic experts viainsightful analysis, Q&As and opinion pieces.
By Allan Chan, president of global carrier solutions at Tata Communications
With mobile data consumption set to grow tenfold over the next five years, it is imperative that operators develop strategies to manage this huge increase, enable smart applications to deliver what users require and get a slice of the growing mobile broadband pie.
New surveys out today have highlighted two growing trends in the European mobile space.
By Oliver Johnson, CEO of analyst house Point Topic
The broadband market has fared reasonably well over the past three years, particularly given prevailing market conditions and certainly in comparison to other sectors.
Analysts estimate that the combined savings Telefónica and Vodafone could make from increasing their network sharing agreement in the UK may reach in excess of €1 billion by 2015.
Operators still have a lot to learn about how growth in mobile subscribers and traffic will affect their networks, according to Ericsson.
By Tony Lefebvre, director of product management at wireless network vendor TE Connectivity
When you think about Alcatel-Lucent, you tend to think about network hardware.
However, as we reported when reviewing its end-of-year 2011 figures, the France-based vendor is suffering from an over reliance on outdated products in geographies that are experiencing low or negative growth.
Alcatel-Lucent CTO Marcus Weldon was in a candid mood in the first of a two-part interview with European Communications on Wednesday.
Three years ago, the UK’s third incumbent telco, KCOM Group, made some hard-headed strategic decisions that continue to be very much en vogue.
