Fixed Mobile Convergence Brough Turner Senior Vice President

Fixed Mobile Convergence Brough Turner Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer http: //blogs. nmscommunications. com/communications

Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) — What is it? l One handset n n n l Single number with common suite of services n n l Handles mobile and fixed calls Any network — mobile, Wi. Fi, … Avoid mobile charging when in-building One voice mailbox, one phone directory… Mobile, fixed, conference room New services? Irrespective of location, access technology or terminal device www. nmscommunications. com 2

FMC — Why Now? l Mobile operators seeking new source of growth n n l Enterprise IT directors looking to save money n l No more “new” subscribers in developed markets Enterprise market large, untapped by mobile operators Employees using mobiles in-building, at mobile rates Other … n n Cable operators seeking the “Quadruple Play” Fixed operators losing subscribers to mobile… Continuing vision of “unified communications” Vo. IP operators needing to go beyond “digital POTS” www. nmscommunications. com 3

Implementing FMC l Wireless “fixed” line services n n l IP-PBX or softswitch with mobile network interface n l Bridgeport (a startup) emulates mobile network MSC & VLR Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) n l e. g. , Avaya with Moto; Personna (Longboard); New. Step Mobile Vo. IP technology (pre-IMS) n l New (not FMC) in developing nations, mobile, no handoffs UT Starcom & Huawei using softswitch and Vo. IP/ATM GSM & GPRS services over Wi. Fi or Bluetooth IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) n 3 G vision of future IP-based mobile communications www. nmscommunications. com 4

IP-PBX/Softswitch & Mobile Gateway l l IP-PBX or softswitch is in charge Service hands off to mobile network when out of WLAN range www. nmscommunications. com 5

IP-PBX & Softswitch Solutions l l l Focus on IT directors’ issues, i. e. , save $ Enterprise phone number dominates Mobile network only used when necessary n n l “Tunnel” through the mobile network Voice or text messages generated when necessary to connect enterprise calls to remote users No extra value for mobile operator www. nmscommunications. com 6

Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) l l Works with today’s 2. 5 G mobile networks Tunnels GSM & GPRS over IP to mobile core network www. nmscommunications. com 7

UMA Features l l Mobile switch controls Seamless delivery (roaming and handover) of voice (GSM) and data (GPRS) over wireless IP networks Security equivalent to GSM mobile network Independent of wireless IP technology n l No impact to operations of cellular RAN n l l e. g. , Wi. Fi, Bluetooth e. g. , spectrum engineering, cell planning… Works with existing & future mobile core network UMA specifications turned over to 3 GPP www. nmscommunications. com 8

UMA Services l l l www. nmscommunications. com 9 British Telecom is MVNO using Vodafone network BT Fusion based on UMA launched June 2005 Sales pitch: save $ using landline rates in building Dual focus: residential and small & medium enterprise Finnish operator Saunalahti to launch with Nokia UMA

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) www. nmscommunications. com 10

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) l l l New IP-based mobile core network for 3 G evolution Uses 3 GPP variant of SIP & other IP protocols “Intelligent Network” over IP? New services drive IMS deployment n Push-to-Talk, FMC, IP Centrex PTT (Po. C) & UMA FMC specs already turned over to 3 GPP Fluid market, many potential overlaps, substantial hype www. nmscommunications. com 11

IMS Adoption l Developed by 3 GPP for GSM-to-3 G evolution n l Service model now adopted by 3 GPP 2 for CDMA 2000 evolution n l l Defined in release 5; fully specified in release 6 this year Some naming variations… Service model also adopted by ETSI TISPAN for fixed networks Cable. Labs & ITU now on board But IMS specifications still evolving Rollouts next 2 to 3 years, then many years of evolution www. nmscommunications. com 12

IMS Advantages vs. “Free Vo. IP” l l Qo. S guarantees Charging for services n l Standard architecture expected to facilitate deployment of new applications, by operators n l Control and bill for IP sessions and thus for applications and content Expected to improve on the Intelligent Network Focused on “walled garden; ” give operators flexibility to open when and how they choose www. nmscommunications. com 13

Carrier Interest in New Services www. nmscommunications. com 14

Potential Disruption l Wireless broadband access lags fixed broadband access (DSL, cable modem, FTTH), by “N” years n n l Vo. IP service providers already showing the path n n n l Limited capacity, limited competition, walled gardens But it’s improving — 3 G, Wi. Fi, 4 G, Wi. MAX… Death of distance Value in presence/availability and communication alternatives (text, VM…) Skype already dominates US Vo. IP minutes Competitive threat to IMS-based mobile operators likely 5+ years off, but keep eyes open… www. nmscommunications. com 15

FMC — What Do Users Want? l One number, one voice mailbox, one directory n l l Good indoor coverage Simplicity n l Fixed home # still useful — “May I borrow a cup of sugar? ” It just works; bundled price — no surprises Lower costs n n Than separate fixed and mobile accounts Avoid long distance & international charges www. nmscommunications. com 16

Mobile Operator’s FMC Advantage l l l Competitive experience Established brand Established source of personal telephony Mobile operators in best position with consumers Mobile operators in strong position with enterprises www. nmscommunications. com 17

Selling Applications and Equipment l To established mobile or fixed operators n n l Sell IMS roadmap Deliver applications with pre-IMS Vo. IP and IN technology To Vo. IP operators (& other new entrants) n n n Mention IMS roadmap Focus on today’s Vo. IP technology Highlight IN capabilities (for interface to traditional PSTN) www. nmscommunications. com 18

Telecom Opportunity l Internet plus mobile phones driving global economic, social, and political benefits Underlying technologies improving exponentially l 6. 5 B people, 2. 0 B mobile phones l Existing networks will need FMC upgrade l Enormous opportunity ahead! Have fun and make money! www. nmscommunications. com 19

Questions? Contact Info: brough_turner@nmss. com