Comments on: UK students reckon mobile web is crap

By: technokitten

technokitten — Sun, 13 May 2007 17:05:08 +0000

of late my t-mobile web ‘n walk browsing has been flaky to say the least. I use gmail (java) and twitter (using opera mini) a lot and they can’t always connect to update so I have to close the app and open again to force a connection. grr.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 13 May 2007 08:16:35 +0000

Agree with first poster on all points. However, I have to agree – the mobile web, even on mobile sites IS still crap.
I have a 6280 on Three’s “pure 3g” network, and general browsing is painfully slow. Oddly, once something big starts downloading, then it seems to zip along, but general web browsing feels no different to a dialup modem.

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 12 May 2007 10:15:32 +0000

I suspect the state of mobile internet sites is more a legacy of the poor service and high charges delivered by the mobile operators. Why bother investing in extending your online presence into the mobile arena when these two significant barriers to adoption are standing like unattractive doormen at the entrance to a down-beat club.

My hope is, that those who are considering investing in their mobile services, see the establishment of flat rate data plans as the trigger they need.

This will be a iterative process, new services – higher usage – operator upgrades – better experience – repeat until all pervasive. The opening up the operator walled gardens will allow the really innovative and entrepreneurial service providers to accelerate this process.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s not a another false dawn.