The problem is that the innovation is limited to those that work for PCS, or are controlled by PCS. While they may be pushing to turn on data, I think they are still in the mode of "we have to controll all apps" on the network. While this is great for a corporate model (i.e. I get to keep all the profits), it is not how to build an army of developers who will grow the pie faster.
Example....if you wanted to develop a wireline based app tonight, you could go down to Fry's, buy 50 modems, develop it, and market it, and the wireline carriers would have enabled you to start a business with little or no startup captial and no big marketing staff who has to satisfy the wireline minimum buy in amount to enable you, and no deposits, no negotiations. but if you wanted to develop a new app for PCS network, you have to get the same equipment and THEN ask them to allow you access to the network and allow you to market your app on their network. If your not big enough or not "killer app" enough, then your out.
This in the long run will downturn the apps market development, IMHO.
thanks for the differing opinion, though.... |
