OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Push-to-talk services will likely represent a major boon to wireless operators worldwide, and Nokia Corp. could benefit greatly from the introduction of such services, according to a new report from Allied Business Intelligence.
Nokia recently introduced its first PTT handset, the 5140, and said it will provide push-to-talk functions in all of its phones by 2005. ABI said Nokia’s plans are a bold move, because the market for PTT is still relatively small.
However, ABI said push-to-talk services could generate more revenues for carriers than even highly touted picture messaging services. The firm said PTT handsets cost less then camera phones, but will likely generate higher revenues per user.
ABI predicted about 540 million wireless handsets to be sold in 2005, and said nearly 20 operators across the globe are considering offering push-to-talk services.
