While many countries still struggle amid tough economic conditions, the wireless space continues to see significant growth worldwide, and remains a highly exciting industry representing massive opportunities. Continue Reading »
Filed under: Mobile Messaging, Emerging Markets, SMS, OTT, Voice, Handset Business and Shipments, Subscriber Numbers and Penetration, MNO go-to-market strategies
29 January 2013
by Karl Whitfield
If you want to know how the mobile industry is going to look in a decade's time, you need to spend some time with 8-, 9- and 10-year old kids today. Continue Reading »
Filed under: Mobile Messaging, New Technology, SMS, MMS, OTT, Mobile IM, VAS, Voice, Apps, Smartphones, MNO go-to-market strategies, App Stores, Data Usage Trends
06 December 2012
by Karl Whitfield
Mobile services revenues worldwide will add up to just short of $8 Trillion USD over Full-Year 2012 to Full-Year 2016 inclusive. Continue Reading »
Filed under: Mobile Messaging, Emerging Markets, Voice, Subscriber Numbers and Penetration
19 November 2012
by Karl Whitfield
While sales of smartphones and app downloads grab all the media attention, basic voice and messaging services still generate the bulk of MNO service revenues Continue Reading »
Filed under: Mobile Messaging, Emerging Markets, New Technology, SMS, OTT, VAS, Voice, Apps, Smartphones, MNO go-to-market strategies, Data Usage Trends
16 November 2012
by Karl Whitfield
Networks spend a lot of money promoting new services, but they sometimes neglect the basics. Continue Reading »
Filed under: Voice
13 July 2012
by Karl Whitfield
The mobile landscape is shifting dramatically, and over the last few years we have seen massive changes.
We are seeing a generational shift in the balance of power within mobile and wireless, and MNOs are under threat even more than ever.
Continue Reading »
Filed under: Emerging Markets, New Technology, OTT, VAS, Voice, Apps, Handset Business and Shipments, MNO go-to-market strategies, Data Usage Trends
27 April 2012
by Karl Whitfield
Interesting quote from Rupert Murdoch at the Leveson inquiry this morning. Continue Reading »
Filed under: New Technology, Voice, Apps, Smartphones
26 April 2012
by Karl Whitfield
Voice and text prices obviously vary across different geographies, but the way voice and text prices compare to each other within each country is key to consumer behaviour. Continue Reading »
Filed under: Mobile Messaging, Emerging Markets, SMS, OTT, VAS, Voice, Pricing Trends, MNO go-to-market strategies
05 April 2012
by Karl Whitfield