Recent telecom articles
For consumers in India, the quality of a mobile phone provider’s network is the most important factor when choosing a carrier, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Consumer Experience Mobile Test Program.
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The launch of the Droid by Motorola–which runs Google’s Android 2.0 operating system–is the latest smartphone to be tagged “a game changer,” and “the iPhone killer.”
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Recently, the FCC laid out its priorities for the wireless industry and the recognition that wireless networks deserve special consideration was very encouraging.
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The mobile media landscape has flourished into a full-blown marketplace for advertising, rich media content, ecommerce and unparalleled utility. How can advertisers leverage new opportunities now?
[read more]In Latin America, sales of mobile phones have had a noteworthy increase in the last years.
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Web visitors using a mobile device increased 34 percent year-over-year, from 42.5 million mobile Web visitors in July 2008 to 56.9 million in July 2009 according to The Nielsen Company.
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Working Moms are among the country’s highest spenders on cellular phone services, spending 21% more than the average cellular user on their wireless bills monthly.
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With a 70% jump in overall reach, the expansion of “All You Can Eat” packages, mobile video had its best year ever… still, challenges remain.
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The mobile industry is on a fast-track, with massive growth in mobile marketing, advertising and paid-content. But what is really leading this growth is the increase in quality devices and fast, affordable data.
[read more]Roger Entner, Senior Vice President, Research and Insights, Telecom Practice
Over the past few months, the government’s interest in the practice of handset exclusivity has intensified. On the heels of Congressional hearings in July, Verizon Wireless agreed to dial back its exclusive deals with cell phone manufacturers to accommodate smaller carriers. This week the FCC, which has already begun a review of handset agreements, has made the issue a focus of its regular monthly meeting. But no matter what the setting or circumstances, whenever U.S. lawmakers and regulators discuss competition in …




