UK Operators Prepare to Battle over 4G Spectrum
With Thousands of Possible Results, the Auction of Airwaves Could Throw a Few Surprises Mobile network operators in the UK finally get the chance to bid for 4G spectrum next…
Expectations for International CES 2013
Our Predictions for the First Major Trade Show of 2013 As our team prepares to make its annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for International CES, it’s an opportunity to reflect…
Is Korea Inc. In Danger of Losing Its Lead?
On a recent visit to Seoul I dutifully visited one of my favourite geek tourist destinations — the Yongsan Electronics Market. This is Seoul’s “temple” to consumer electronics, with eight…
The Economics of the Football Phone
In this business it’s hard not to get seduced by the never-ending succession of all-singing, all-dancing high-tier phones, but it’s important to keep an eye on the low end of…
Demons over the Decades
I recently attended a very interesting debate about whether Google or Rupert Murdoch had more influence in the UK today. Speakers also considered who would have more influence in ten…
The Importance of Being Mobile
Earlier this month I attended IBC2009 in Amsterdam to give a presentation on how media companies are embracing the mobile industry. The session I participated in, “Mobile media: Managing and…
Our predictions for Mobile World Congress 2008
I’ve just arrived in Barcelona with the CCS Insight team for the Mobile World Congress Event (formally 3GSM). This is one of my favourite work-weeks of the year – despite…
Why the mobile phone industry needs Motorola
Motorola’s current difficulties have got the doom-merchants chattering about a collapse similar to that experienced by Siemens and its subsequent disastrous sale to BenQ. At this stage these comparisons are…
Why don’t major manufacturers target phones for old people?
I recently bought an Emporia phone (see pictures) which is targeted at the elderly. It has large buttons, a big display, loud receiver and ringer and an emergency button. Details…