We love over phones

Om Malik, Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 6:06 AM PT Comments (2)

Mobile dependency: A new generation of mobile users are becoming so emotionally attached to their phones that they cannot live without them

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June 24th, 2004
6:06 AM PT
Ypulse said:

The Mobile Elite: British M-Agers (Tweens)

Spotted this on cool telecom blogger Om Malikís site today. It appears that across the Atlantic, the Brit tween set (M-Agers) are much more cell phone savvy than adults. According to the annual study from research firm Teleconomy. ì10 to…

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June 24th, 2004
6:06 AM PT

I guess I would be one in that category. The reason being the WAP connectivity. I think this particular oppurtunity has not been exploited by the portal. You are sure to attract the masses onto WAP enabled emails, portals etc. if you can with even with poly ringtones. The charge currently is feasible for most but the content is missing. I think Indian Portal should definately push for their WAP sites as the urbans are definately cell-savvy. They really spend on their mobiles. For now, its Yahoo, CNET, BBC for me ;-)

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