Comments on: US Wireless Biz: By The Numbers http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:44:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: The Law of Mobility » Blog Archive » Indicators: Week of 10/28/07 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-640705 The Law of Mobility » Blog Archive » Indicators: Week of 10/28/07 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:29:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-640705 <p>[...] 1.1T [...]</p> [...] 1.1T [...]

]]> By: CTIA’s Annual Survey - Thoughts on ARPU - VPIsystems Blog http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-636958 CTIA’s Annual Survey - Thoughts on ARPU - VPIsystems Blog Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:47:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-636958 <p>[...] and came across the results of the annual show survey from CTIA last week.  While reading through Om’s “Cliff’s Notes” of the report, one thing that struck me was that Average Revenue per User (ARPU) is just $49.94.   When you [...]</p> [...] and came across the results of the annual show survey from CTIA last week.  While reading through Om’s “Cliff’s Notes” of the report, one thing that struck me was that Average Revenue per User (ARPU) is just $49.94.   When you [...]

]]> By: Jesse Kopelman http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635727 Jesse Kopelman Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:36:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635727 <p>14,747 cell sites in 1H07, but networks still suck: two theories. Theory 1, they are counting technology overlays like EVDO and HSPxA as new cell sites and these do nothing to improve voice service, which is the standard by which most of us judge network quality. Theory 2, none of these sites were built in places Om goes and thus, as far as he cares, network quality has not been improved. These theories are not mutually exclusive.</p> 14,747 cell sites in 1H07, but networks still suck: two theories. Theory 1, they are counting technology overlays like EVDO and HSPxA as new cell sites and these do nothing to improve voice service, which is the standard by which most of us judge network quality. Theory 2, none of these sites were built in places Om goes and thus, as far as he cares, network quality has not been improved. These theories are not mutually exclusive.

]]> By: Om Malik http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635298 Om Malik Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:28:04 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635298 <p>that information is for first six months of 2007.</p> that information is for first six months of 2007.

]]> By: Libran Lover http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635116 Libran Lover Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:37:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-635116 <p>Is the ARPU and minutes of use figures for the entire year, per user? If yes, that sounds rather low!</p> Is the ARPU and minutes of use figures for the entire year, per user? If yes, that sounds rather low!

]]> By: Sean O'Mahony http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-634947 Sean O'Mahony Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:47:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-634947 <p>Most carriers include SMS as part of their data numbers. I would be interested to know what percentage of data is SMS and how it impacts these growth numbers.</p> Most carriers include SMS as part of their data numbers. I would be interested to know what percentage of data is SMS and how it impacts these growth numbers.

]]> By: Raymond Padilla http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-634531 Raymond Padilla Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:51:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/29/us-wireless-biz-by-the-numbers/#comment-634531 <ul> <li><p>Verizon continues to lead all US carriers in interface mangling. Its UI "enhancements" decrease productivity by an average of 64 percent per handset.</p></li> <li><p>Apple's recent strategy of no longer accepting cash or gift certificates for its iPhone has started a trend. T-Mobile will no longer accept checks or credit-card payments for monthly fees; instead, its customers are expected to compensate the company with pints of blood. Homes with family plans will have to donate organs.</p></li> <li><p>Investments in new technologies have slowed. Sprint's board of directors has shown severe displeasure at investing in any technology that will give the company a competitive edge in the future. Instead, it will let the other mobile carriers surpass it while it clings to its comfortable, but archaic ways.</p></li> <li><p>The entire country of South Korea laughs when it learns what the US considers its wireless business.</p></li> <li><p>Windows Mobile 6.</p></li> </ul>

  • Verizon continues to lead all US carriers in interface mangling. Its UI “enhancements” decrease productivity by an average of 64 percent per handset.

  • Apple’s recent strategy of no longer accepting cash or gift certificates for its iPhone has started a trend. T-Mobile will no longer accept checks or credit-card payments for monthly fees; instead, its customers are expected to compensate the company with pints of blood. Homes with family plans will have to donate organs.

  • Investments in new technologies have slowed. Sprint’s board of directors has shown severe displeasure at investing in any technology that will give the company a competitive edge in the future. Instead, it will let the other mobile carriers surpass it while it clings to its comfortable, but archaic ways.

  • The entire country of South Korea laughs when it learns what the US considers its wireless business.

  • Windows Mobile 6.

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