| NOTAS: | "Operators are seeking to balance on the one hand investment in next-generation networks that will protect their long-term viability, and on the other hand immense pressure to cut costs and deliver services in a more efficient way. Getting the balance right will help protect against declining opportunities for growth in connections and revenues over the next several years. Key trends for operators in 2014 include the continuing need to respond to cost pressures and revenue stagnation, the growing importance of broadband in both mobile and fixed networks, and the need for telcos to embrace over-the-top (OTT) services, cloud services, and service portability in order to compete with more nimble, OTT competitors." |
