Articles tagged with: Social Networking and Billing

P2P mobile messaging to reach $106bn by 2014 - but revenues to decline in some sectors

Mobile messaging revenues are set for measured growth over the next five years, as market forces take effect. SMS, MMS, mobile email and IM traffic volumes will continue their inexorable rise, but the IP evolution is resulting in disruptive business models, increased competition from the Web and commoditisation of established services.  more

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Gartner Says: Carriers Will Struggle Without Major Innovation and Change

Shifts in customer demand, a changing competitive landscape, a weak economy and new government policies will shape carrier strategies during 2009 and 2010, according to Gartner. Carriers will struggle to maintain and grow their market position in this shifting landscape, and success will demand investment strategies that are aligned with the pace of recovery in each country and region.  more

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Mobile Messaging Revenues to Defy Economic Downturn

2009 will undoubtedly be a tough year for many global economies. However, despite uncertain forecasts, messaging company, Acision believes that the changing economic landscape will present many revenue opportunities for service providers. Based on the 2008/2009 New Year SMS figures alone, Acision predicts messaging and its associated revenues will continue to soar globally despite the economic downturn.  more

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