Strategic management in the telecommunications industry: competition in the local loop: theoretical analysis and empirical study ; final thesis
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Strategic Management in the Telecommunications Industry: Competition in the Local Loop
Table of Contents
Abbreviations VIII
Figures XV
1 Introduction 1
1.1 The Goal of the Thesis 3
1.2 Explanation of Topic-Relevant Terminology 5
7.2.7 Defining the Concept of Strategic and Strategy 5
7.2.2 Defining Telecommunications and the Local Loop 6
1.3 Organization of the Thesis 9
2 The Theoretical Fundamentals of Strategic Management in the
Telecommunications Industry 10
2.1 The Path to Strategic Management 10
2.7.7 Strategic Corporate Planning and Its Limitations. 10
2.1.2 The Requirement of Developing Strategic Management. 72
2.1.3 Identification of Relevant Strategic Challenges 13
2.2 Explication of Strategic Management 17
2.2.7 The Contours of Strategic Management 17
2.2.2 Characterization of the Term "Strategic Management" 18
2.3 Expedient Process Conception of Strategic Management 20
2J.7 Formulation of Strategic Policy Objectives 22
2.3.2 Analysis Related to the Strategic Environment and Groups of
Competitors 24
2.3.3 Generating Strategic Options 25
2.3.3.1 Porter's Generic Competition Strategies 26
2.3.3.2 Hybrid Competition Strategies 28
2.3.3.3 Own Approach to Determining Strategies 30
Strategic Management in the Telecommunications Industry: Competition in the Local Loop
2.3.4 The Strategic Choice 32
2.3.5 Establishing Strategic Programs 34
3 Analysis of the Local Loop Telecommunications Market 36
3.1 Analysis of the Demand Side 37
3.1.1 Segmentation and Quantification of the Telecommunications
Demand 38
3.1.2 Identification of Different Customer Groups 41
3.1.3 Specifications for Competition in the Private Residential Market 42
3.1.3.1 Identification of Attractive Customers 42
3.1.3.2 Important Service Factors that Telecoms have to Fulfill 43
3.1.4 Specifications for Competition in the Business Customer Market 46
3.1.4.1 Identification of Attractive Customers 46
3.1.4.2 Important Service Factors that Telecoms have to Fulfill 48
3.7.5 Demanded Services 51
3.1.6 Conclusion 53
3.2 Competitors in the Local Loop 55
3.2.1 Deutsche Telekom 57
3.2.2 National Wide Operating Carriers 60
3.2.3 Regional Wide Operating Carriers 62
3.2.4 Metropolitan Area Network Providers 64
3.2.5 Conclusion 66
3.3 Changes in the Regulatory Framework 68
3.3.1 The Path Towards Liberalization 68
3.3.2 Regulation in Germany 72
3.3.2.1 Regulatory Authority 73
3.3.2.2 Market Access and Licensing 74
3.3.2.3 Universal Service Obligation 76
3.3.2.4 Interconnection and Network Access Agreements 77
3.3.2.5 Rates Regulation 79
3.3.2.6 Number Portability 83
3.3.3 Conclusion 84
Strategic Management in the Telecommunications Industry: Competition in the Local Loop
3.4 Technological Innovation as Driver of Changes in the
Telecommunications Industry 88
3.4.1 Effects of the Digital Convergence on Telecommunications 88
3.4.2 The Demand for Advanced Telecommunications Services and
Bandwidth 93
3.4.2.1 Broadband Demand in Residential Markets 95
3.4.2.2 Broadband Demand in Business Markets 98
3.4.2.3 Conclusion 100
3.4.3 Broadband Access Options for the Local Loop 101
3.4.3.1 Wireline Technologies 101
3.4.3.1.1 Deploying Optic Fiber Networks to the Customer 102
3.4.3.1.2 Upgrading the Existing Copper Local Loop with xDSL 104
3.4.3.1.3 Upgrading Coax (TV) Networks with Fiber 108
3.4.3.1.4 Bits Over Powerline 110
3.4.3.2 Wireless Technologies 112
3.4.3.2.1 Fixed Wireless (MMDS, LMDS) Technologies 112
3.4.3.2.2 Satellite Technologies 115
3.4.4 Conclusion 118
4 Strategic Options for Competition in the Local Loop 123
4.1 Generation of Key Strategic Options 125
4.1.1 Definition of Important Dimensions Resulting from the Market
Analysis 126
4.1.2 Creation of a Logical Sequence of Interrelations 129
4.1.3 Elimination of Irrelevant Options 131
4.1.4 Definition of Key Strategic Options for Competition in the
Local Loop 134
4.2 Complementation of the Key Strategic Options 136
4.2.1 Strategic Options to Approach Competition in the Local Loop 136
4.2.1.1 Individual Competition 136
4.2.1.2 Cooperative Competition 139
4.2.2 Options for Product/Market Strategies 142
4.2.2.1 Market Penetration Strategy 144
4.2.2.2 Market Development Strategy 145
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4.2.2.3 Product Development Strategy 146
4.2.2.4 Diversification 147
4.3 Combined Model for Strategic Options in the Local Loop 149
S The Strategic Choice 156
5.1 General Assessment of Strategic Options for Competitors in the
Local Loop 156
5.1.1 Unbundled Access of DTAG for Private Residential Customers 157
5.1.2 Broadband A ccess Technologies for Private and
SME Customers 160
5.1.2.1 Cost Reduction Potentials 160
5.1.2.2 Time or Timing 163
5.1.2.3 Flexibility 164
5.1.2.4 Differentiation Potentials 167
5.1.2.5 Strategic Implications for Carriers in the Local Loop 171
5.1.3 Optic Fiber for Large and Medium Business Customers 173
5.2 Relevant Factors for a Detailed Assessment of Strategic Options by
Individual Carriers 176
5.3 Outlook on Additional Elements of Strategic Management 180
5.4 Conclusion 182
6 Empirical Analysis of the German Telecommunications Market with
Focus on the Local Loop 186
6.1 Services Delivered to Customers 188
6.2 Competitors in the Local Loop 196
6.3 Strategic Success Factors 204
6.4 Direction of Future Strategic Expansion 207
Strategic Management in the Telecommunications Industry: Competition in the Local Loop
7 Summary, Conclusion and Outlook 213
References 220
Appendix I: Additional Figures 251
Appendix II: Questionnaire 260
Appendix III: Additional Results of the Survey 268
Analysis of Minimum Revenues Required for a TC-Connection 268
Present Minimum Revenues for Connecting Private Customers 268
Future Minimum Revenues for Connecting Private Customers 269
Present Minimum Revenues for Connecting Business Customers 269
Future Minimum Revenues for Connecting Business Customers 270
Annual Growth of Carrier-Groups 271
Regression Analysis 272
Modified Regression Analysis 275
Vertical Expansion of National Wide Operating Carriers 278
Vertical Expansion of Regional Wide Operating Carriers 279
Remarks 280 |
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