======Telco 2015: five telling years, four future scenarios report======
This IBM report examines the telecommunications industry's evolution over the next five years, outlining four potential future scenarios.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-597/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
  * [[encyclopedia:us_ibm_international_business_machines_corporation|ibm global business services]] 
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|Authors:  | Rob Van Den Dam, Ekow Nelson  |
|Time horizon:  |2015    |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved interviews with 60 senior executives, over 7,700 consumer surveys, and extensive analysis by IBM's Institute for Business Value. It assessed industry trends, consumer behavior, and external factors to forecast potential future scenarios.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report analyzes the telecommunications industry's trajectory, considering declining voice revenues and the rise of mobile and broadband. It presents four scenarios—Survivor Consolidation, Market Shakeout, Clash of Giants, Generative Bazaar—each with distinct industry structures and growth potentials, driven by factors like consumer spending, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.  \\ 
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