Mature Markets Encourage Consolidation

In some places of the world the key to the growth of carriers is the acquisition of new customers, but in other parts of the world (such as much of Europe, Australia, Singapore, the US) where mobile penetration is approaching or passed 100% carriers are keen to keep the customers they have — which is described as going from a “hunter” approach to a “farmer” approach.
“Mergers and acquisitions have become the key growth strategy of the main players to create value and address the increasing competition of new players in a converged and digital industry…Four main trends are affecting the communications industry in mature markets and driving consolidation: decelerating growth in the wireless and broadband sectors, a new wave of cost optimization in the wireline industry, an IP revolution well underway and increasing competition due to new players.”

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