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(2007, 2000 words)
With the number of mobile phones already in excess of landlines, a wireless world seems to be the future of telecommunications. Many mobile technologies, however, are set to compete furiously to gain the global dominance in the wireless world. The thesis attempts to analyse the strengths and weakness of these competing technologies including GSM, CDMA, WLL and WiMAX among others to assess their potential as the leading mobile technology of the future. The results of this thesis have important implications for the academia, mobile operators, manufacturers, policy makers, consumers and all other stake holder alike who continue to invest heavily in the field of telecommunications.
(2007, 14 500 words)
Telecommunication is now considered a basic need and a necessity rather than a luxury in most parts of the world. However its penetration around the world has been inconsistent at best. Especially the majority of rural areas in developing countries have still not been provided with this essential means of communication which is now considered even more important due to their potential for catalysing socio-economic development in much needed rural areas. The new cellular technologies have created now possibilities in providing connectivity to the rural areas and reach where no telecom system has reached before. One of the key question however is that which of these technologies provides the most reliable, cost effective and sustainable way of providing basic telecom service to rural poor. This study therefore, evaluates a number of wireless technologies in the context of Nigerian rural areas to answer this question. The study draws on the rich literature on development informatics, and provides understanding of issues regarding the provision of telecommunication service in the rural setting. It takes a socio-technical view and the contextual issues such as political, economical and social realities are also given appropriate importance. Data is drawn from secondary sources, mostly qualitative that include organisational reports, demographic and geographic data, industry analyses and technological characteristics provided by the vendors. A wide range of literature is accessed through extensive use of library and electronic resources including electronic databases e.g. ABI Inform, Emerald and Web of Science using the Athens login facility. A variety of electronic journals are also used. Study concludes that the cost considerations, sustainability of the technology in long term and the local needs are key considerations in deciding the appropriate technology for rural areas. It recognises the differences in the local circumstances and shows that different solution may be appropriate in different countries or indeed different areas within the same country. It recommends that more empirical studies need to be done using longitudinal multiple case study approach to allow cross comparison and analysis of different initiative taken for rural connectivity in different parts of the world in order to share experiences and best practices.
(2007, 3000 words)
The telecommunication industry has grown significantly in the last decade even after stringent price regulations and intense competitive rivalry due to deregulation of state monopolies in the industry. This steep growth has also affected the structure of the telecommunication industry that has its impacts on the sustainability of competitive advantage of firms within the industry. This report has been aimed at analyzing major factors that effect on a new start-up telecommunication operator called "Noodle" within the UK telecommunication market and optimum strategies it has in such situation. The report uses PEST, Porter five forces and industry life cycle analyses to recommend future strategies to a new entrant into the market.
(2007, 4200 words)
This paper examines the thrust of WiMAX technology in communication industry. It outlines IEEE 802.16 standards governing the deployment of WiMAX networks. It investigates the impact of WiMAX in a global wireless communication market, particularly its key market areas. It also examines the threat of WiMAX to 3G as well as comparing the technology performance between the two. Success factors and setbacks of WiMAX technology are also highlighted. The paper outlines the spectrum availability and licensing procedures of WiMAX with emphasis on operators' options to run WiMAX networks at 450 MHz, 700MHz, 1.9GHz, 2.3GHz, 3.5GHz, 4.9GHz and 5.9GHz. Technology time-to-market WiMAX is critically examined.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper examines the development of the telecommunications industry in the Republic of Uganda presenting the profile of Uganda Telecommunications Limited (UTL), describing their products and services, evaluating the company's position in the Ugandan telecom market, and identifying the factors behind their success. SWOT analysis of UTL's future development is conducted.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper examines the integrated telecommunications strategy used by Mannesmann to enter the UK mobile market discussing the synergies arising from the acquisition of the Orange, the deal between Vodafone and Mannesmann, the reasons behind Mannesmann's reluctance to merge with Vodafone, the differences between the German and the Anglo-Saxon approaches to corporate governance, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the competition in the UK telephone industry reporting on the position of British Telecom (BT), reviewing the changes within the industry structure and the telecommunications market, discussing the reasons behind the sensitivity of BT, NTL, etc.
(2006, 15 000 words)
The study has been concentrated in the domain of brand building within telecommunication industry. The advantages of branding for different sectors in the UK telecommunication industry have been presented and highlighted in the study. The research has been aimed at understanding the dynamics of brand building and therefore has developed a brand building framework for the telecommunication companies. The dissertation comprises of the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis & findings, and conclusion. There has been an in depth critical review of the literature that has discussed different models and theories that have been presented in the domain of service branding. The study uses a multi-method strategy has been adopted to accumulate data from primary and secondary sources. Analysis comprises of an in depth industry lifecycle analysis, PESTEL analysis, branding in telecommunication analysis and development of brand building framework for telecommunication companies.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the current situation in the British telephone industry assessing the monopoly of the British Telecom (BT) network (the loop) and describing their position with regard to the competitors, e.g. NTL, Cable, Carphone Warehouse, etc. Barriers to the UK telephone market entry are discussed; the features of an oligopolistic market are analysed.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper examines the factors influencing the development of the UK telecommunications/cable industry analysing it along the lines of PEST, PorterÌs 5 Forces and SWOT models. The analysis of NTL and Telewest before their merger is conducted using SWOT; the prospects of NTL/Telewest after the merger are discussed on the basis of their financial ratio analysis, comparison with NASDAQ, etc. Recommendations to other organizations within the telecommunications industry are offered.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper reports on the mobile telecommunications industry in the UK reviewing the current and future trends within the industry and conducting Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry competitive environment. Various scenarios of the industry development are predicted and discussed.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper examines the relationship between technological change and economic regulation reporting on the advances in current communication technologies, discussing the implications of technological change for telecommunications industry, and outlining the shortcomings and benefits of regulation. Related literature is reviewed highlighting economic features, issues of competition and current trends in the telecommunication policy.
(2005, 22500 words)
The dissertation investigates the development of telecommunications in China providing a review of literature on the global and the Chinese telecommunications industry, Chinese economic reforms, the impacts of the Asian financial crisis, the implications of China’s joining WTO, the transformation of the telecommunications sector, etc. The overview of today’s telecommunications market in China is given identifying the trends in its further development.
(2004, 3000 words)
This paper examines the telecom sector in India in general and the leading player in the market - Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd. Telecommunications is universally recognized as one of the prime movers of the modern economy; hence it is of vital importance for a developing country like India. The availability of adequate infrastructure facilities is critical for acceleration of the economic development of any country. In fact international studies have established that for every 1% increase in tele-density, there is a 3% increase in the growth of GDP. And so, the government of India has accorded the highest priority to investment and development of the telecommunications sector.
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