M2M与物联网（IOT）_电信运营商的机遇（英文版）_14页_1mb

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Summary of M2M and IoT Opportunities for Telecoms Operators

Core Content

This document outlines the opportunities and challenges that telecoms operators face in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. It emphasizes the need for operators to strategically position themselves in specific vertical markets that align with their strengths, while also defending their core connectivity role. The document provides insights into how operators can leverage their existing capabilities and local assets to compete effectively in the IoT landscape.

Main Topics and Key Points

1. Avoid Direct Competition with Tech Giants

Focus on regulated and nationally bound markets such as healthcare and finance, which have high barriers to entry and are less competitive.
Operators have more experience in navigating regulated environments compared to tech companies, which often target less-regulated or disruptive sectors.
Tech firms typically focus on low-cost, low-investment models, which may not align with the long-term, high-investment needs of certain verticals like healthcare.

2. Defend Core Connectivity Role

Connectivity remains central to the telecoms digital economy and is essential for both defending current revenue streams and creating new ones.
The rise of Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) networks (e.g., SIGFOX, Ingenu, LoRa) poses a threat to traditional operators, especially in low-throughput use cases.
Operators need to adapt to new trade-offs between bandwidth, battery life, and propagation, rather than focusing solely on increasing speeds.
Scenario analysis for LPWA networks suggests that traditional operators using licensed spectrum are likely to dominate, but the market could see fragmentation or new entrants gaining traction.

3. Drones as a New Market and Insight for Autonomous Cars

Drones offer new connectivity opportunities and can provide valuable insights into the development of autonomous vehicles.
Autonomous drones require low-latency connectivity (e.g., 4G or 5G) for real-time updates and traffic management.
Piloted drones also need continuous connectivity for real-time data transmission.
The drone market is expected to be large but not enormous, with fewer than 8 million wide-area connections by 2020.
Operators should advocate for favorable regulations and explore non-connectivity revenue streams such as traffic management platforms and usage-based insurance.

4. Automotive and Transport Sector as a Growth Driver

Cellular M2M connections are forecasted to grow at a 19% CAGR from 2014 to 2025, reaching over 1.3 billion connections.
The automotive and transport sector is expected to account for over 60% of total cellular M2M connections and revenue.
Embedded and aftermarket connectivity in vehicles will drive this growth, especially with the eCall mandate and servitisation trends.
ARPC (Average Revenue Per Connection) is expected to decline, but the market share and revenue potential remain strong.

5. LPWA Market Potential and Business Challenges

LPWA connections are projected to reach 3.5 billion by 2025, but revenue potential is limited to USD5 billion, significantly less than cellular M2M's USD23 billion.
High volume/low value is a defining characteristic of the LPWA market, making it challenging to sustain a business.
NB-IoT standardization is expected to lead to MNOs offering LPWA services, which could challenge new entrants.
Operators should focus on integrating LPWA with existing services and innovate to capture additional revenue.

Key Information

Vodafone's IoT revenue in Q1 2016 was EUR174 million, or about 1% of its total revenues.
Telstra is an example of an operator successfully entering the healthcare sector, leveraging its local assets and regulatory expertise.
Connectivity is the primary opportunity for operators, but there are additional revenue streams such as data analytics and traffic management.
The digital economy presents growth opportunities for telecoms operators, but disruption is possible if they fail to defend their core connectivity role.

Conclusion

Telecoms operators are well-positioned to capitalize on IoT and M2M opportunities by focusing on regulated, nationally bound markets, defending their core connectivity role, and leveraging their local strengths. While the LPWA market has significant potential, operators must innovate and build sustainable business models to capture value. Drones, while not a massive market, can provide insights into autonomous vehicles and open new revenue streams. The automotive and transport sector is expected to be a major growth driver for cellular M2M connections, with revenue projections reaching USD23.6 billion by 2025.