Tag: mobile operators

Total Results: 7

Wireless carrier investment in location platforms on the rise: study

Published: October 24, 2011

Driven by government mandates around locating emergency calls, wireless carriers are looking at enhancing their location-based services platforms, a move that could present new opportunities for marketers.

Nokia ditches operator-focused business to hone in on consumer services

Published: July 1, 2011

Nokia is selling an operator-focused business so it can pay attention to building its smartphone presence.

What is Verizon doing right to retain customer loyalty?

Published: July 26, 2010

While Verizon reported fewer net subscriber adds in the second quarter compared to the first, the carrier reduced its churn rate as it increased its data revenue. Churn, baby, churn.

Consumers confused about early termination fees: FCC survey

Published: May 27, 2010

An FCC survey showed that nearly half of mobile phone users who have plans with early termination fees do not know for how much they are accountable.

Are US carriers finally making mobile marketing a priority?

Published: May 13, 2010

With their wireline business on the down slope and competition ramping up, U.S. carriers are seeking alternative revenue streams and engaging in mobile marketing like never before.

4G needed to avoid wireless network overload: CTIA keynote

Published: April 3, 2009

LAS VEGAS -- The surge in popularity of mobile applications and smartphones is resulting in greater data consumption, which could soon push existing wireless networks to their limit.

Carrier business models impeding mobile gaming growth: study

Published: November 19, 2008

A new study claims that the volume of paid-for mobile game downloads has flatlined across North America and Western Europe.