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phone, and the 5G sim card, and the 5G coverage in order to benefit from the technology. In this example Hardware + Receiver + Network The same logic applies to the UCC sector, with some variations, and there are hundreds of examples, here are 3: l Example 1: Hardware + Receiver / Transceiver + Network l Example 2: IoT device + software/ sensors + Network l Example 3: Hardware + Platform + Fixed Wireless Access A transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive signals, which is essential for IoT devices to communicate with each other and a central server. Most IoT devices that require wireless communication are considered transceivers, including smart sensors, wearable trackers, smart home devices like light bulbs, smart meters and security cameras, as they all need to both send and receive data over a network to function effectively. In the case of the SIM card, it is considered a receiver rather than a transceiver, because its primary function is to receive information
The conversation gets expanded with the emergence of AI (artificial intelligence), and how this technological gift can be incorporated into the Telcos business models too. Additionally, the conversations gets peppered with the increased quantities of data that are being, and going to be, generated and transmitted, add data storage, and then a sprinkling of cybersecurity conversation is thrown in for good measure. Added to the pressure cooker of this conversation is the essence of time – how long will it take for Telcos to transform? The convergence of the telco sector with the UCC sector discussions centre around the middle grounds of sectors such as cloud, software, platforms and much more. One could say its where MSP meets ISP (managed service providers meet internet service providers). What one can probably predict, is that the offspring of this mutual union is going to have an “aaS” (as a Service) somewhere within the new service bundles. Telco 2.0 What this looks like in reality is difficult to predict, because it depends on many factors such as the dominance of partners, or the evolution speed of a Telco in terms of their proficiencies and ability to collaborate with partners, and find or accept good advice. It is also dependant on the size of pockets too – most Altnets in the UK are cash- strapped, but they’re pretty agile and open to change. So, the equation is possibly Telco + Techco, or Telco →Techco, and more than likely it is Techco sells Telco products and vice versa. Without the mention of a decent revenue stream or opportunity, you’ll hardly find an MSP wanting to engage in applying their skill set to provisioning telecoms services or offering ever- increasing bundles of products and services.
A transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive signals, which is essential for IoT devices to communicate with each other and a central server.
from the mobile network to identify the user and their account details, not to actively transmit data itself; the transceiver functionality
lies within the handset which uses the SIM card for identification
purposes.
Telco to Techco The phrase “Telco to Techco” or “Telco to Techo” gets bandied around a lot in the technology press these days, generally around Network operators looking to expand their opportunities and revenue streams, in essence being more than internet service providers.
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