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Articles tagged with: Samsung and Virgin Mobile
Nokia Still Dominating the South African Mobile Phone Market
South Africa's mobile phone consumers are overwhelmingly loyal to their network providers, with 95 percent having been with their current provider for an average of 4.2 years. What's more, 81 percent said they recommend their network providers to friends and family, reinforcing the importance of word-of-mouth and reputation in the mobile industry. more
Related Tags: nokia, blackberry, mvno, feature-phones, feature-phones, virgin, virgin, South Africa
Virgin Mobile to Support Opera Mini Mobile Web Browser
Opera Software has announced an agreement with the MVNO, Virgin Mobile USA to distribute the Opera Mini mobile web browser on several Virgin Mobile USA handsets. Virgin Mobile USA subsidiary Helio was the first U.S. carrier to sign a deal with Opera Mini in the United States. more
Related Tags: mvno, xl, virgin-mobile-usa, opera, opera-mini, mobile-web-browser, web-browser, lightning, helio, mobile-web, virgin,
EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecoms Expect Strong Wireless Qtr
TAKING THE PULSE: The wireless business continues to hum for the U.S. telecommunications companies, but signs of competitive pressure are beginning to creep in. Wireless continues to be driven by smartphone sales and the adoption of pricier service plans, offsetting the deteriorating wireline business. AT&T remains at the forefront but eventually will lose its leadership position in wireless once Verizon Communications completes its acquisition of Alltel. Smaller companies, meanwhile, are scrambling to catch up, with prepaid wireless reseller Virgin Mobile USA acquiring niche player Helio. The landline business, meanwhile, continues to deteriorate as a result of economic pressures and alternative lines of communications. more
Related Tags: thomson, cisco, sprint-nextel, verizon, alltel, lg, virgin-mobile-usa, touchscreen, landline, verizon-communications, lg-electronics, satellite, sprint, nextel, fios, virgin,
FOCUS: India Bet Becomes a Sure Thing for Global Mobile Operators
LONDON (Dow Jones) -- When Vodafone Group forked out $13 billion for a majority stake in India's No. 4 mobile operator, Hutchison Essar, a year ago, many feared the British giant had overpaid for an investment that would take years to yield a return. more
Related Tags: sony-ericsson, huawei, zte, abi-research, gartner, arpu, lg, bharti, sony, sharp, text-messages, london, bharti-airtel, mumbai, hutchison, essar, vodafone-essar, cricket, vodafone-group, farmers, bollywood, airtel, virgin, barcelona, India
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