Monday, February 12, 2007

3GSM-UPDATE 2-Phone,software makers urge cheaper Web mobiles | Tech&Sci | Technology | Reuters.com

3GSM conference is going on and it is basically a huge gathering of manufactors latest designs in mobile phones. I must say that some of the phones look rather amazing and should compete quite well with the iPhone.

"BARCELONA (Reuters) - Wireless operators need to make mobile Internet much cheaper if they want it to become a success that can generate extra revenues, major mobile phone and mobile software makers said on Monday.

The telecoms industry in developed markets has bet the farm on wireless broadband networks, sinking 100 billion euros in licenses and more than the equivalent amount in infrastructure, but the popularity of phones that take advantage of these new networks is sinking.

Sales growth of the more expensive and high-margin phone models slowed in the third and fourth quarter, especially in Western Europe, hitting mobile phone makers such as Nokia, Motorola and Samsung."

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