Ok, I admit it: That headline was for effect. I know Tomi Ahonen (“Mr SMS”) would have a heart attack if he thought I was serious. I do however know a lot of people in the SMS marketplace who are rather concerned by the assumption by many (especially those in Silicon Valley) that SMS is [...]
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The importance of text updates and mobile chargers [Updated]
Here is a contribution from one senior mobile industry executive who wishes to remain anonymous — his experience is, I’m sure, pretty familiar… – – – – – A tale of how not to handle a corporate customer… I travel. A lot. Three times to Asia in the last 3 months, and Europe too. The [...]
Have you had a bad experience with SMS spam? Want to talk about it on TV?
I was contacted today by a researcher from a leading UK television show hunting for people who’ve had a bad experience with SMS/Text spam. Have you been bombarded with unwanted SMS? Has it forced you to complain to your operator — or even change your phone number? Did it end up costing you a lot [...]
Operator Innovation: Let me access my SMS everywhere?
Hello dear reader, it’s me again with another Operator Innovation post. The series has been terrifically well received — thank you once more to all the executives from around the industry who’ve complemented us. And hello to the chaps from o2 Innovation who, almost every week, point out that they’re working on something very similar. [...]
Premium rate spammers now hitting Android
One of the problems with enabling consumers to download and install apps from anywhere on platforms such as Android is that unscrupulous folk can have a lot of fun with it. And make a pile of cash. I do like the flexibility myself however I can’t help but shake my head at the poor end-consumer [...]
10% of British teenagers think it’s ok to text whilst having sex #mipcc
At Connected Creativity this week, one of the presentations I was really looking forward to seeing was the one from industry commentator, author and consultant, Tomi Ahonen. His task was to discuss the growth of mobility around the globe in the context of the media and entertainment industry audience at the event. I think he [...]
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