Business opportunities through UMTS-WLAN networks Export

@article{citeulike:172455, abstract = {This article outlines the economic feasibility of mobile operators that combine nationwide mobility with 3G networks and hot spot coverage with WLANs. WLANs are based on HIPERLAN/2 architecture and the UMTs network exploits WCDMA/FDD technology. The evaluated business scenarios are focused on two different deployment areas, in terms of demographic characteristics and mobile penetration: a large and a small European country. The business case spans 2002 to 2011 with UMTS' roll-out year in 2002 and WLAN'S in 2004, covering indoor hot-spot areas (stations, airports, stadiums, etc.) where demand is high. The demand for this UMTS-WLAN roaming case is evaluated based on observations from Europe's current mobile market and its evolution. Usage scenarios of different service packages corresponding to both residential and business markets have been taken into account. Direct investments and operational costs as well as revenue streams from traffic have been calculated. The methodology and the tool developed in ACTS-TERA [1] and IST-TONIC [2] projects have been utilized for this case study. Economic conclusions have been derived, presented and discussed using key profitability factors. Profitability for all scenarios and business profiles has been calculated, presented and discussed. It includes-a sensitivity analysis in order to identify the major opportunities and threats, for specific service sets as well as critical parameters and uncertainties. A wide audience from mobile operators and service providers to retail companies interested in entering the 3G market, can exploit this information.}, author = {Varoutas, D. and Katsianis, D. and Sphicopoulos, T. and Loizillon, F. and Kalhagen, K. and Stordahl, K. and Welling, I. and Harno, J.}, citeulike-article-id = {172455}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://wos.ekt.gr/CIW.cgi?29684_9769D2BE_29684-0&Func=Abstract&doc=1/5}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.annales-des-telecommunications.com/documents/Mar03.htm#A1784}, journal = {Annals of Telecommunications}, keywords = {3g, mobile, network\_networks, networkeconomics, networks, technoeconomics, umts, wireless}, month = {March}, number = {3-4}, pages = {553--575}, posted-at = {2005-04-27 17:55:34}, priority = {0}, publisher = {PRESSES POLYTECHNIQUES ET UNIVERSITAIRES ROMANDES, LAUSANNE}, title = {Business opportunities through UMTS-WLAN networks}, url = {http://wos.ekt.gr/CIW.cgi?29684_9769D2BE_29684-0&Func=Abstract&doc=1/5}, volume = {58}, year = {2003} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:172455 L3 - citeulike-article-id:172455 N2 - This article outlines the economic feasibility of mobile operators that combine nationwide mobility with 3G networks and hot spot coverage with WLANs. WLANs are based on HIPERLAN/2 architecture and the UMTs network exploits WCDMA/FDD technology. The evaluated business scenarios are focused on two different deployment areas, in terms of demographic characteristics and mobile penetration: a large and a small European country. The business case spans 2002 to 2011 with UMTS' roll-out year in 2002 and WLAN'S in 2004, covering indoor hot-spot areas (stations, airports, stadiums, etc.) where demand is high. The demand for this UMTS-WLAN roaming case is evaluated based on observations from Europe's current mobile market and its evolution. Usage scenarios of different service packages corresponding to both residential and business markets have been taken into account. Direct investments and operational costs as well as revenue streams from traffic have been calculated. The methodology and the tool developed in ACTS-TERA [1] and IST-TONIC [2] projects have been utilized for this case study. Economic conclusions have been derived, presented and discussed using key profitability factors. Profitability for all scenarios and business profiles has been calculated, presented and discussed. It includes-a sensitivity analysis in order to identify the major opportunities and threats, for specific service sets as well as critical parameters and uncertainties. A wide audience from mobile operators and service providers to retail companies interested in entering the 3G market, can exploit this information. IS - 3-4 JF - Annals of Telecommunications EP - 575 TI - Business opportunities through UMTS-WLAN networks PB - PRESSES POLYTECHNIQUES ET UNIVERSITAIRES ROMANDES, LAUSANNE VL - 58 SP - 553 KW - 3g KW - mobile KW - network_networks KW - networkeconomics KW - networks KW - technoeconomics KW - umts KW - wireless AU - Varoutas, D AU - Katsianis, D AU - Sphicopoulos, T AU - Loizillon, F AU - Kalhagen, K AU - Stordahl, K AU - Welling, I AU - Harno, J PY - 2003/03// UR - http://wos.ekt.gr/CIW.cgi?29684_9769D2BE_29684-0&Func=Abstract&doc=1/5 ER -