It always seem that from time to time, you end up saying the same thing in a different way. This comes to mind when we look at the issue of convergence.
Currently Cellphones and Landlines work just fine, but then VOIP is still very hot as a way to make calls. The same thing applies to TV and video.
What is apparent is that the increase use of the Internet has attracted the need to provide services in different ways. For example nowadays, you can download a PC TV client and there you have full access to many TV stations (example http://beelinetv.com/). This actually is more than getting TV in another way, it actually allows you see TV from just about anywhere, which could be expensive with satellite and totally not possible with Cable at low cost.
In the case of VOIP, it would seem that this is driven by cost but then in some practical ways it solves some current problems such as proper cellphone coverage in buildings. WIFI/GSM/CDMA hybrid phones will solve this issue over time as well. On company is taking a different approach by allowing better indoor Cell coverage (www.spotwave.com).
This brings me back to the need for good broadband wireless. Obviusly the sophisticated user may want everything available but I would think more of the user with limited access to wired networks for both cable and Internet access. The presence of the Wireless connection would allow the user to access regular data services, like finding the best deal anywhere in the world, services such as TV since may not want to buy expensive satellite and maintain. The additional premium is VOIP in your house. Companies such as www.vonage.com already have the soltuion once you have a connection.
In summary it seems connectivity will provide better services and eventually change the way you do things.
