Fixed Mobile Convergence

Fixed mobile convergence (FMC) is the integration of wireless and wireline services to create a single telecommunications network foundation. This guide to standards and technologies, including IMS, UMA, VoIP, Bluetooth, WiFi, WiMAX and SIP, explains how to build FMC infrastructures and solutions to serve enterprise and residential customers.

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A Practical Guide to the Business and Technology of Fixed Mobile ConvergenceWritten by telecommunications experts, Fixed Mobile Convergence explains how to consolidate fixed, mobile, wireless, and wireline networks into a seamless environment enabling a uniform converged communication experience. You will learn how to create FMC-based networks, services, and solutions; support advanced technologies such as Voice over Wi-Fi; and converge them with legacy networks. You'll also discover how to develop a phased strategy for effective rollout of FMC multi-mode devices and services, with reliable security and quality of service. The book includes details on integrating next-generation technologies such as near field communication, Bluetooth PAN, WiMax, presence, and unified messaging to create a seamless mobility ecosystem.



Seamlessly converge fixed, mobile, wireless, and wireline networks

Understand the "Four Cs" of FMC-cost, coverage, capacity, and convenience
Understand the technology behind FMC components: fixed, mobile, and convergence
Overcome converged network deployment and proliferation barriers
Conform to IETF, 3GPP, and other relevant standards for FMC
Offer uniform access-independent voice, data, instant communications, and unified messaging services across legacy fixed and mobile networks
Design and launch scalable FMC solutions using IMS, UMA/GAN, femtocells, VoWi-Fi, VCC, and other enablers
Add LBS, presence, M-to-M, and other advanced services