Network Cost Optimization Strategies for Mobile Operators

Network Cost Optimization Strategies for Mobile Operators published by IDC in October, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 35 and the price starts from US $ 4480.

Introduction

Abstract

This study examines the opportunities and challenges for introducing mobile network cost optimization strategies.

In the main, it assesses the advantages and disadvantages of initiatives such as network sharing and undertaking managed network services contracts, as well as optimizing backhaul and radio interfaces. The report also profiles a number of Western European MNOs (mobile network operators) by exploring their approaches to reducing opex (operating expenditures) and to some extent capex (capital expenditures).

"IDC believes that there is a marked need for larger and more thorough optimization efforts from MNOs particularly under current financial and market circumstances. In this, we expect that network sharing, undertaking managed services contracts, as well as optimizing backhaul and radio interfaces will continue to hold considerable potential in delivering opex and to some extent capex savings," said Joao da Silva, senior research analyst, European Telecoms and Networking.

Table of Contents

• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
• Methodology
• Situation Overview
• Introduction
• Strategies
• Network Sharing
• Managed Network Services
• Backhaul Optimization
• Radio Interface Optimization
• Case Studies
• Vodafone
• Telefónica
• Deutsche Telekom
• TeliaSonera
• Future Outlook
• Trends in Network Sharing
• Trends in Managed Network Services
• Trends in Backhaul Optimization
• Trends in Radio Interface Optimization
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Synopsis
• Table: EBITDA Margins
• Table: Breakdown of Network Opex and Capex at Vodafone
• Table: Savings Potential From Various Cost Optimization Approaches
• Table: Regulatory Controls on Network Sharing, Western Europe
• Table: Types of Network Sharing
• Table: Network Sharing Agreements, Western Europe
• Table: Potential for Capex and Opex Savings With Active Sharing
• Table: Potential for Capex and Opex Savings With Passive Sharing
• Table: Benefits From Different Network Sharing Options
• Table: Managed Network Services Agreements, Western Europe
• Table: Potential for Capex and Opex Savings From Different Managed Network Services Contracts
• Figure: Capex and Opex Breakdown for Western European MNOs
• Figure: Vodafone Group in FY08
• Figure: Traffic Growth on TeliaSonera' s Nordic Mobile Networks
• Figure: Correlation Between Coverage and Revenues
• Figure: Potential Scope for Managed Network Services Contracts
• Figure: Implications of Traffic Growth on E1/T1 Backhaul Costs
• Figure: All-Packet Approach to Mobile Backhaul
• Figure: Hybrid Approach to Mobile Backhaul
• Figure: GPRS, EDGE, and W-CDMA R99 Throughput Requirements
• Figure: HSPA and HSPA+ Throughput Requirements
• Figure: LTE Throughput Requirements
• Figure: HSPA and LTE Downlink Spectral Efficiency

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