Tag: Informa Telecoms and Media

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Verizon urged by consumers to eliminate mobile phone contracts

Published: April 25, 2013

The Change.org petition asks Verizon to consider a better way for customers to purchase devices affordably via a payment plan or by some other means.

SMS’ biggest achievement is proving that mobile marketing works

Published: December 3, 2012

Since the first SMS message was sent 20 years ago, texting has become nearly ubiquitous and is embraced by brands of all shapes and sizes. However, the next two decades may not be as rosy as texting is challenged by sexier smartphone-enabled marketing and the rise of free messaging apps.

Sprint, Softbank deal reflects foreign investors’ attraction to US wireless carriers

Published: October 16, 2012

Sprint is the latest wireless carrier in the United States to attract investment from overseas as international companies look to gain a foothold in the mobile market here.

Will T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger spur new round of consolidation?

Published: October 4, 2012

The wireless carrier market has been relatively quiet ever since AT&T and T-Mobile USA called off their proposed merger last year in the face of regulatory scrutiny. This could change with the news that T-Mobile USA has a found a new partner in MetroPCS.

Nokia Q2 results highlight just how much is riding on Windows Phone

Published: July 23, 2012

While analysts did not respond well to Nokia’s latest quarterly financial results, cutting their price targets for the company, all hope may not be lost yet as Nokia takes moves to cut costs and raise money while it waits for the Windows Phone to catch on.

Can Apple’s vertical integration work for others in the mobile space?

Published: July 9, 2012

It is no secret that one of the keys to Apple’s mobile success is its vertical approach. While other companies are hoping to accomplish similar results with their own integration strategies, this may not be a workable solution for all.

Should BlackBerry maker RIM exit the hardware business?

Published: July 2, 2012

Research In Motion’s problems are multiplying and the only way out may be for the company to exit the hardware business and focus on licensing its software, according to one analyst.

Will Windows Phone 8 give Microsoft a seat at the table with Google, Apple?

Published: June 22, 2012

With neat features such as a built-in digital wallet and better integration with desktop and tablet devices, Microsoft’s newly revealed Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system strengthens the company’s gambit to be one of the top three mobile players.

Mobile data traffic takes off, outpacing revenue opportunities

Published: May 16, 2012

As smartphone penetration continues to grow, average mobile users will consume more than eight times as much social media and 14 times more megabytes of applications by 2016, according to a new report from Informa Telecoms & Media.

What does the LightSquared, Sprint break-up mean for the carrier's 4G strategy?

Published: March 19, 2012

While Sprint’s decision to terminate its network-sharing agreement with LightSquared was a major blow to the company, it was only the latest hit with Leap Wireless and FreedomPop recently defecting from the company as well.