Classes of convergence
1. Wireless convergence
- Near Field Communications (NFC) (Ultra Wide Band (UWB), RFID)
- Hot spots (DECT, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Cellular (GSM, CDMA)
- Broadcast (Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB), Digital Video Broadcasting – Handheld (DVB-H))
2. Bundling
Triple play (Internet, VOIP, TV) and quadruple play (Internet, VOIP, TV, Mobile) are examples of service convergence. These have become a matter of the branding of
the service and the use of a shared billing platform.
3. Mergers and acquisitions
Recognizing that convergence is taking place, some market
players have moved to acquire companies in upstream,
downstream or complementary markets.
4. The evolution of convergence
The reaction of consumers to devices and services that offer
convergence is still emerging. Clearly, many innovations or
combinations of elements will fail, because of lack of interest,
poor value for money, concerns over privacy or the introduction
of something even more innovative. This market filtering
process is as inevitable as it is pitiless.
Source: ITU
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