ber to all the radio base stations and if some sites cannot be covered with fiber the other alternative is Gigabit Ethernet Radio. Gigabit radios will become an important technology, not just for LTE and WiMAX markets, but also for 3G operators. Operators Recap and Future Outlook that are planning to have 3G in 2010 and have a huge GSM base needs to extend their long haul fiber deeper into the cities (up to transmission hubs) and perhaps to some high capacity radio sites. The backhaul networks in developing countries will see a huge presence of TDM and IP Hybrid Microwaves in order to cater for both 2G and 3G traffic. MPLS-TP will start to become the dominant layer 2 technology for aggregation and metro core networks. DWDM, a long haul technology, will start to become more important as it moves deeper into the cities. And in the backbone segment of the transport network, IP/MPLS will continue to be the key technology. 13.8.1.4 Core Networks and OSS Circuit Switching will continue to dominate as voice will continue to be circuit switched. As LTE and WiMAX increase their market share SO does the packet switching fabric. On the other hand, IMS continues to survive with few additional deployments. The lack of OSS standards that were witnessed in 2009 is expected to be addressed before 2012. NGOSS deployments will increase as operators try to reduce the number of solo NMS systems in their networks. 13.8.1.5 Services Mobile Banking and Mobile TV will continue to evolve and increase their respective shares, but at the same time these won't add much to the overall revenue picture. Mobile Broadband subscriptions will increase but the profit will remain low as compared to voice. Voice and SMS will continue to remain bread and butter for the telecom industry. 13.8.1.6 Technology Management The overall importance of Technology Management in many developing countries is likely to remain low. Technology Development and New Product Development processes will gain more importance in emerging and developed nations. The Collaborat