4 April 2005
A new report from Research Markets has suggested that Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) could revolutionise the way fixed-line home phone operators work independently of mobile operators.
According to the firm's "Wireless Voice Over IP: Technical and Commercial Prospects", the wireless capabilities of VoIP enable providers to bypass existing voice services and via technologies such as 3G, W-LAN, Bluetooth, collaborate with new players in the mobile voice market.
"For mobile operators that have invested heavily in 2G and 3G cellular networks there will be little incentive to offer VoIP services," explains Dr Mark Heath, co-author of the report.
"Their existing networks already deliver better-quality voice services at lower cost than VoIP can achieve today. However, VoIP may look more attractive to those seeking to bypass mobile operators' voice tariffs, particularly if an opportunity to undercut those tariffs using VoIP arises due to significant falls in 3G data pricing."
The report reveals that several fixed line operators have already expressed interest in pursuing the opportunity to work with new entrants including virtual network operators, ISPs, Wireless ISPs and VoIP service providers.
The benefits of such a step for fixed line operators include better integration of voice and data services and significantly cheaper home phone prices for consumers.
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