Practical Guide for Business and Technology Fixed Mobile Convergence Written by telecommunications experts, Fixed Mobile Convergence describes how to consolidate fixed line, mobile, wireless, and cable into a delicate environment that allows uniform convergence of communications experience. This book includes details on integrating next generation technologies such as near field communication, Bluetooth PAN, WiMax, presence, and unified message to create a seamless mobility ecosystem. Smooth meet fixed, mobile, wireless, and cable networksUnderstand with the "Four C" of FMC-cost, coverage, capacity, and the technology behind FMC components convenienceUnderstand: fixed, mobile, and convergenceOvercome converged network deployment and proliferation barriersConform to the IETF, 3GPP, and other relevant standards for access-independent voice FMCOffer uniform, data, instant communications, and integrated messaging services across legacy fixed and mobile networksDesign and launch FMC solutions using IMS, UMA / GAN, femtocells, VoWi-Fi, VCC, and Other enablersAdd LBS, presence, M-to-M, and other advanced services