Techs & Trends
Are mobile phones the TVs of the future?
BusinessWeek looks at Qualcomm's MediaFLO TV service for mobile phones, which will feature 20 broadcast channels and a DVR-like service.
source; BusinessWeek
url; http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/ 06_14/b3978074.htm
source; BusinessWeek
url; http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/ 06_14/b3978074.htm
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Mobile video to reach 36M users by 2009, study says
By 2009, 36 million users will be watching video on their mobile phones, according to a study by eMarketer. Paid subscribers to video services will remain less than 10 million, the study says.
source; Mediaweek
source; Mediaweek
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Ringtones are big business
Music marketers increasingly consider the mobile phone ringtone an important business tool. Hip-hop, movie themes and kitsch do well, according to one distributor.
source; The Washington Post
source; The Washington Post
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Advertisers to mobile users: "Can you hear me now?"
In 2005, 12% of the top U.S. brands invested in mobile-phone advertising, and some experts believe the annual spend on mobile ads will top $600 million by 2009. Still, research indicates 80% of mobile phone users do not want any advertising at all; therefore, marketers will face the challenge of trying to make mobile advertising as ever-present as TV and online ads.
source; business week
url; http://www.businessweek.com/technology/conten t/mar2006/tc20060324_684493.htm
source; business week
url; http://www.businessweek.com/technology/conten t/mar2006/tc20060324_684493.htm
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CDMA2000 Operators Enable Wireless' Next Big Opportunity
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/16661.php »
"The CDMA Development Group (CDG) has announced that the CDMA2000 industry in the USA is playing a key role in wireless' next big opportunity: the US$10 billion mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market. This type of service provider targets specific demographics rather than traditional, broader categories such as consumers or business users. For example, Virgin Mobile USA caters to the youth market, while Movida Communications is focused on Hispanics.
The CDG says that the common denominator is that the majority of MVNOs rely on CDMA2000 networks.
The MVNO market in the U.S. drove approximately US$2 billion in revenue in 2005 and had 5.5 million customers, according to the analyst...
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"The CDMA Development Group (CDG) has announced that the CDMA2000 industry in the USA is playing a key role in wireless' next big opportunity: the US$10 billion mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market. This type of service provider targets specific demographics rather than traditional, broader categories such as consumers or business users. For example, Virgin Mobile USA caters to the youth market, while Movida Communications is focused on Hispanics.
The CDG says that the common denominator is that the majority of MVNOs rely on CDMA2000 networks.
The MVNO market in the U.S. drove approximately US$2 billion in revenue in 2005 and had 5.5 million customers, according to the analyst...
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Wireless Operators Rapidly Building Next-Gen Networks
url; http://www.cellular-news.com/story/16642.php
some very nice information on this web site that shows some facts and figures from what mobile users want.. take a look at the chart.
enjoy.
some very nice information on this web site that shows some facts and figures from what mobile users want.. take a look at the chart.
enjoy.
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Using a Razr V3 as a modem
I heard somewhere that I could use my Razr as a modem on my PC. If this is true, other than a Bluetooth dongle, what would I need? Thanks!
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Motorola V276 Ringtones
👿 hey, if anyone knows something about putting ringtones such as mp3s or even polygraphic ringstones on a V276 for free, (i.e. without using get it now) please help, i dont even know if hacking my phone would do anything to get this, or maybe some opinions on which phone that is supported by verizon i should switch to to do this, any help would be greatly appriciated.
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6700 problemes
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH USING THE SMARTPHONE AS A MODEM. WHAT IS THE DIFF. BETWEEN A HARD RESET AND A SOFT. DO YOU LOSE ALL DATA AND SETTINGS WITH HARD RESET? SOFT RESET DID NOT CLEAR UP MY PROB. GET ERROR MSG. THAT I NEED TO CLOSE THE DATA PROGRAM???@#$%^
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Motorola e815 Tri_Band or not ?
I have researched the web but cannot find out whether or not the Motorola e815 (The Hollywood) cell phone is Tri-Band or all digital. Any help here?
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Motorola (Verizon) Bluetooth Glitch (in phonebook)
I've wanted to upgrade my Verizon phone so I can fully utilize my '05 Lexus Bluetooth/Cell capabilities. Months ago I was told repeatedly by Motorola (Level 2 reps) that the phonebook will not yet synch-up w/ the car's system. I got tired of checking in with them (to see if progress had been made) and explaining, then finding a savee rep, so lately I've let it go. Does anyone know if this issue has finally been solve/addressed?
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After pairing the razr V3i with Jabra BT500 Headset, I am able to receive calls through my BT500. Ho
After pairing the razr V3i with Jabra BT500 Bluetooth Headset, I am able to receive calls through my BT500. However, when I play music from the RAZR V3i it does not come through the BT500. In other words, BT500 is not able to receive music played from the RAZR phone. The only way I can hear the music is to disconnect the BT 500 Headset. Does anybody has a solution to this problem?
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I need help with my nokia
everytime i use the instant messaging services on my phone, i get a message that says item rejected, no space. how can i fix this
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Choosing new phone???
My 2 yr contract just ended with Verizon so I resigned and bought a Samsung a950V. I'm not happy with the reception on this phone. It cuts in and out while i'm in my house (and my old phone never did this). I almost never have full bars of signal so I want to trade it in before my 15 day trial is up. I only want to spend a max of $100 and don't need any features like Bluetooth, MP3 player, camera phone...I just want a phone with good reception!! Please help
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SIM cards?
i'm going to buy a sim chip & use a friend's old cingular phone and i was wondering...
if i were to buy a sim chip off of ebay, would i be stuck with an area code from some other city? or should i say .. does the sim chip have a preset number or when you activate it does it get set up with the number?
thanks. really could use the help!
if i were to buy a sim chip off of ebay, would i be stuck with an area code from some other city? or should i say .. does the sim chip have a preset number or when you activate it does it get set up with the number?
thanks. really could use the help!
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Study: Teens more likely to buy ringtones
Study: Teens more likely to buy ringtones
Forty-two percent of teens ages 14 to 17
download ringtones at least once a month, compared with 21% of those ages 25 and older, according to a new study by Usable Products Company.
source; MediaPost Communications
Forty-two percent of teens ages 14 to 17
download ringtones at least once a month, compared with 21% of those ages 25 and older, according to a new study by Usable Products Company.
source; MediaPost Communications
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Your Ideas
call it an informal survey...
As a consumer, what would you like to see implemented by a company to get your business? (rate plans, features, etc.)
i'll start off with the easy one: unlimited text messaging - $19.99 wouldn't be too much to ask from a major carrier with a large network.
As a consumer, what would you like to see implemented by a company to get your business? (rate plans, features, etc.)
i'll start off with the easy one: unlimited text messaging - $19.99 wouldn't be too much to ask from a major carrier with a large network.
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Wi-Fi
If I get a phone with Wi-Fi then can I use the internet where Wi-Fi is available, without paying the Cingular monthly internet fee.
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Filmmakers start to focus on third screen (mobile phones)
"Some filmmakers attending the Cinequest Film Festival this week in San Jose, Calif., displayed short films made for mobile phones, offering a glimpse of what's to come for advanced wireless services. Despite the promise of mobile video, it remains unclear what consumers actually want out of such services"
source; smartbrief.com
source; smartbrief.com
