Upwardly Mobile
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Upwardly Mobile
Overview:
At the recent 3GSM World Congress, the mobile telecommunications industry showcased a fusion of innovative content from Hollywood and Sundance Film Festival, alongside projects aimed at helping migrant workers transfer money more efficiently. This event attracted around 55,000 visitors, reflecting the diverse and evolving landscape of the mobile sector.
Industry Trends:
The mobile industry is navigating two contrasting markets. In saturated areas, the focus shifts towards mobile entertainment as call prices drop. In emerging markets, where phone access is limited and costly, the challenge is to introduce affordable services.
Thailand finds itself in the middle, with a 50% mobile penetration rate but lacking in 3G infrastructure, which could hinder its technological progress. New advancements promise faster mobile internet speeds, threatening to leave Thailand further behind unless addressed.
Technological Advancements:
Telstra’s CEO, Sol Trujillo, highlighted their trials with data access cards enabling internet speeds of 7.2Mbps, with plans for 14Mbps. This HSPA technology, a 3G enhancement, is widespread globally, with 149 networks in 69 countries. The industry eyes LTE technology, offering potential speeds of 100Mbps, though it's years away from mainstream adoption.
Financial Innovations:
The industry is also merging with the finance sector to facilitate international remittances, particularly for migrant workers. A collaboration with MasterCard aims to leverage the $230 billion remittance market, reducing costs and increasing transparency. Involving 19 operators and 600 million users, this project is being piloted in India and the Philippines.
Additionally, Near Field Communications (NFC) technology is being tested to integrate mobile devices with payment systems, with trials set for Korea.
Mobile Advertising:
Mobile advertising is on the rise, with hopes of implementing it on an opt-in basis. Standardization and industry codes of conduct are crucial for its success. Yahoo has already launched a mobile advertising platform across 19 countries, while Vodafone emphasizes the importance of industry collaboration to avoid fragmentation.
Content Evolution:
Despite advancements, basic services like SMS remain dominant. However, mobile operators are transitioning from "walled gardens" to embracing user-generated content, recognizing the importance of offering a broad range of applications. Microsoft’s Connected Services "Sandbox" encourages innovation by integrating traditional telecom services with web applications.
The "Fourth Screen":
Mobile TV and film remain pivotal at industry events. Bollywood and the Sundance Film Festival showcased short films optimized for mobile viewing. However, in Thailand, the lack of 3G services poses a barrier to accessing such content.
According to a Deloitte study, a 10% increase in mobile penetration in developing countries could boost economic growth by 1.2%. Thailand's mobile industry stands at a crossroads, poised to either embrace these opportunities or risk being left behind.
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