BOSTON-The deafening buzz surrounding mobile TV may be unwarranted, according to a report from Strategy Analytics.In the new study, "Mobile TV: Hype not Justified by Demand!," the consultancy argues that vendors rushing to bring broadcast services to market around the world may be overestimating...
Although Cingular Wireless L.L.C. is racing to launch a UMTS/HSDPA network in 15 to 20 markets by the end of this year, the carrier probably will face slim pickings when it comes to phones capable of taking advantage of its shiny new network. None...
Siemens AG will cut about 74 jobs in its North American mobile-phone business, moves that come as the company ponders what to do with its loss-making global handset operations. Siemens would not say how many workers will remain in its North American mobile-phone business...
BOSTON-North American wireless carriers risk losing billions of dollars due to the proliferation of Wi-Fi services, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics.The consultancy said operators risk as much as $12 billion in projected profits as Wi-Fi service providers such as SBC, AT&T...
LONDON-Mobile music on demand (MMOD) services will be a $2 billion industry by 2009, but carriers will struggle to cash in on the market, according to a report from Strategy Analytics, Inc. The report indicates that while downloading songs via handsets may become a...
LONDON-Mobile device management is a daunting task for any company, but it is particularly difficult for smaller businesses, according to Strategy Analytics' "Market Outlook: Strategic Perspectives on Enterprise Mobile Device Management" report.The report examines MDM solutions that allow information technology professionals to control remote...
Worldwide mobile device shipments in the third quarter were up 83 percent from a year ago, with Nokia Corp. leading the charge, according to recent research from Canalys.The firm defines the mobile device market as feature phones, smart phones, handhelds and wireless handhelds.Nokia grabbed...
LONDON-Traditional GSM device manufacturers, including Nokia Corp. and Motorola Inc., are leading the charge in music-focused cellular devices, or "Cellular Music Decks," according to new research from Strategy Analytics. "Music will be a `bridesmaid' value-add mostly found on converged devices and high-end camera phones...
LONDON-Traditional GSM device manufacturers, including Nokia Corp. and Motorola Inc., are leading the charge in music-focused cellular devices, or "Cellular Music Decks," according to new research from Strategy Analytics."Music will be a 'bridesmaid' value-add mostly found on converged devices and high-end camera phones until...
LONDON-The cost of sending 10 megabytes of data across a GPRS network has fallen by about 40 percent in Western Europe, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics.The report studied price changes between May 2003 and August 2004."The average cost of transporting 1...
BOSTON-The number of downloadable games will grow six-fold during the next five years, generating 82 percent of an expected $8 billion mobile gaming market, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The report, "Carrier Retail Channels Control $8 Billion Mobile Game Opportunity," indicates...
Following years of hype and financial promise, wireless data services are beginning to have a measurable impact on carrier revenues. During the recently completed second quarter, a number of operators cited the positive impact generated by non-voice services on their service revenues. The growth...
LONDON-The global wireless industry is expected grow mobile data revenue from $61 billion this year to more than $189 billion by 2009 with person-to-person messaging representing 48 percent of the total, according to industry analyst firm Strategy Analytics.The firm noted the prediction, which is...
BOSTON-Wireless operators are losing a multibillion-dollar battle for customer loyalty to handset manufacturers, Massachusetts-based Strategy Analytics said.Research from the company's Wireless Network Strategies service indicates handsets account for the largest percentage of "early adopter segments" among wireless users in the United States and Western...
BOSTON-Mobile handsets from Samsung Corp. and LG Electronics lead in customer satisfaction in the U.S. market, according to new research from Strategy Analytics Inc.The survey showed advanced feature-rich devices, including those with clamshell or slider designs, color screens and cameras, have raised mobile user...
BOSTON-Mobile handsets from Samsung Corp. and LG Electronics lead in customer satisfaction in the U.S. market, according to new research from Strategy Analytics Inc.The survey showed advanced feature-rich devices, including those with clamshell or slider designs, color screens and cameras, have raised mobile user...
BOSTON-A new report by Strategy Analytics found high interest among cell-phone users in cordless headsets and push-to-talk connectivity.The report, "US Cellular Device Market Dynamics: End User Interest," found 54 percent of respondents want cordless headsets and half want PTT connectivity. In addition, more than...
BOSTON-A new report by Strategy Analytics found high interest among cell-phone users in cordless headsets and push-to-talk connectivity.The report, "US Cellular Device Market Dynamics: End User Interest," found 54 percent of respondents want cordless headsets and half want PTT connectivity. In addition, more than...
How's this for a blockbuster business plan: wireless streaming video combined with the day's top news combined with naked women? At least that's the scheme laid out between Internet and TV news company Naked News and The Netherlands-based wireless technology company Icemobile BV. The...
BOSTON, Mass.-Strong mobile-phones sales in North America, Western Europe, Korea, Asia Pacific, Central and Latin America, and Eastern Europe helped push industry first-quarter sales to a 40-percent annual growth rate, according to new numbers from research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics.The firm said mobile-phone...
A survey of 1,000 cell-phone users by Strategy Analytics found that Verizon Wireless continues to lead the industry in "user satisfaction" and is the destination choice for 30 percent of potential churning customers. The survey, which is part of the firm's "U.S. Wireless Satisfaction...
ARMONK, N.Y.-Telematics giant OnStar said it will use speech-recognition technology from IBM Corp. in its new lineup of 2004 vehicles. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.OnStar will use IBM's Embedded ViaVoice product along with its Websphere Voice Response software and eServer pSeries systems...
SEATTLE-Wireless streaming-video company RealNetworks Inc. announced a series of new European customers the company said marks the beginning of the "hockey stick" in multimedia growth. The company also announced a major new licensing deal with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.As RealNetworks continues to expand its...
BOSTON-New research shows the mobile-phone market shattered all records by selling more than half a billion units last year. Numbers from research firms Strategy Analytics, Gartner Inc. and IDC all confirm massive gains in the industry, and all predict continuing advances this year.Such numbers...
