The growth prospects for off-portal content, and mobile music services in particular, are inextricably linked to operators’ data charges: the consumer may be able to purchase a track for GBP 1.50 from a third party, but it costs several times that…

Several ideas have recently started me thinking about the role of pen input in the growth of mobile data services. First, there was the announcement by Sony Ericson of its W950i handset, among the first pen-based handsets from a major manufacture…

The substantial majority of mobile entertainment launches to-date, particularly those with major marketing campaigns behind them, have focused on bringing existing brands into the wireless business. This is a logical and prudent approach from the…

I know someone with a great idea for a mobile service. They have access to unique content, strong marketing channels into an established customer base and a target demographic which is typically equipped with the latest handsets.

I’d like to i…

One of the hazards of working as mobile telecoms analyst is you are often asked to define the major challenges facing the market. It is difficult to answer with any degree of detail; the scale and diversity of this industry means it is impossible…