A Phase Based Solution for the Rollout of Fixed Mobile Convergence

Today telecom operators vision is rapidly moving towards next generation networks (NGN) that offer ubiquitous converged services over converged networks. Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC), is the convergence of mobile and fixed (or wire line) telecommunications services, terminal devices, and networks. The convergence of fixed and mobile services is an evolution from both the technological and marketing points of view. Most operators around the globe are keen to deploy FMC that leads to a full ALL IP network. This evolution towards FMC is driven by declining average revenues per user in both the mobile and fixed markets, and competition from other technologies. This paper gives an phase based solution for the FMC rollout and what are the main enablers that should be considered.