Mobile VoIP: Social Networking Integrates IP Voice

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Mobile VoIP: Social Networking Integrates IP Voice

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Abstract

Mobile VoIP, approaching the five-year mark since service launch, is on the cusp of moving beyond just an inexpensive alternative for making international calls to becoming an integrated component of unified social networking services. Furthermore, mobile VoIP is likely to be an integral part to WiMAX and LTE service offerings in the future. The next several years are set to be transformational in how mobile operators and other associated players respond to the growing presence of mobile VoIP.

This report explores the emerging market for business mobile VoIP offerings, covering:

-Definition and discussion of mobile VoIP

-Discussion of the broad spectrum of mobile VoIP industry participants including start-ups, online VoIP providers, mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) and mobile virtual network enablers (MVNE), and the mobile operators themselves.

-The breadth of mobile VoIP solutions and analysis of key providers

-Elements impeding and promoting the adoption of mobile VoIP

-Discussion of underlying markets including smartphone adoption and 3G/4G services

-Forecasts of worldwide mobile VoIP subscribers, usage, and revenues segmented by region and associated provider (independent, 3G, WiMAX/LTE)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

What is Mobile VoIP?

Opportunities/Threats

Opportunities

Consumer/User

Operator

Threats

Technology

Benefits of Mobile VoIP

Low-Cost International Calling

HD Voice

Unified Communications

Mobile VoIP Providers

Mobile VoIP Start-Ups

fring

JAJAH

Nimbuzz

Vopium

VoIP Providers

Google

Skype

Vonage

MVNO/MVNE

Truphone

WiMAX Providers

Clearwire

Mobile Operators

3 Mobile

Telefonica

Verizon Wireless

Mobile VoIP Market Opportunity

Winners and Losers

No Boundaries

Gender Gap

High-End Clientele

Competitive Maneuvers

Price Wars

Copycat Tactics

Foe Not Friend

Distribution Channels

Mobile Operators

App Stores

Device Manufacturers

Market Influencers

Monetization

As an Enhancer

As an Inhibitor

Control of the Device

As an Enhancer

As an Inhibitor

Apps Stores

As an Enhancer

As an Inhibitor

Legislation

As an Enhancer

As an Inhibitor

Social Networks

As an Enhancer

As an Inhibitor

Forecast

Independent Mobile VoIP Offerings

3G Mobile Operator Mobile VoIP Offerings

WiMAX/LTE Operator Mobile VoIP Offerings

Methodology

Forecast Methodology

Glossary

Related In-Stat Reports

List of Tables

Table 1.  Comparative Long Distance Rate Plans Among Leading Mobile VoIP Providers

Table 2.  Incidence of Mobile VoIP Usage by Wireless Operator

Table 3.  Incidence of Mobile VoIP Usage by Gender

Table 4.  Incidence of Mobile VoIP Usage by Income

Table 5.  Total Mobile VoIP Users, by Region, 2008–2014 (Users in Thousands)

Table 6.  Total Mobile VoIP Annual Usage by Region, 2008–2014 (Minutes in Millions)

Table 7.  Total Annual Mobile VoIP-Related Revenues, by Region, 2008–2014 (US$ in Millions)

Table 8.  Users Associated With Independent Mobile VoIP Offerings, by Region, 2008–2014 (Users in Thousands)

Table 9.  Annual Usage Associated With Independent Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (Minutes in Millions)

Table 10.  Annual Revenues Associated With Independent Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (US$ in Millions)

Table 11.  Users Associated With 3G Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Offerings, by Region, 2008–2014 (Users in Thousands)

Table 12.  Annual Usage Associated With 3G Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (Minutes in Millions)

Table 13.  Annual Revenues Associated With 3G Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (US$ in Millions)

Table 14.  Users Associated With WiMAX/LTE Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Offerings, by Region, 2008–2014 (Users in Thousands)

Table 15.  Annual Usage Associated With WiMAX/LTE Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (Minutes in Millions)

Table 16.  Annual Revenues Associated With WiMAX/LTE Operator-Endorsed Mobile VoIP Services, by Region, 2008–2014 (US$ in Millions)

List of Figures

Figure 1.  Forecast for Mobile VoIP Users, 2008–2014 (Users in Thousands)

Figure 2.  What is Mobile VoIP?

Figure 3.  Handset Originating a Voice Call Using Mobile IP Interface

Figure 4.  Handset Originating a Voice Call Using Mobile Circuit Interface

Figure 5.  Incidence of Mobile VoIP Usage

Figure 6.  Incidence of Mobile VoIP Usage: Home, Office, Hotspots

Figure 7.  Leading Mobile VoIP Providers

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