Technology Implications
Convergent solutions include both fixed-line and mobile technologies. Recent examples of new, convergent services include:
- Using the Internet for voice telephony
- Video on demand
- Fixed-mobile convergence
- Mobile-to-mobile convergence
- Location-based services
- Integrated products and bundles
Convergent technologies can integrate the fixed-line with mobile to deliver convergent solutions. Convergent technologies include:
- IP Multimedia Subsystem
- Session Initiation Protocol
- IPTV
- Voice over IP
- Voice call continuity
- Digital video broadcasting - handheld
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