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To: 49thMIMOMander who wrote (18707)	3/11/2002 6:23:19 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 34857

<<handset makers and operators did not succeed in launching new features that attracts consumers to replace their old handset with a new, more expensive one.>> Yes, they are more interested in battling MSFT. Network operators also did not succeed to convince end-users of the benefits of GPRS. Yes, because they believed their own propaganda that there was still growth in 2G. Nokia ended 2001 with a 35% market share, compared with 30.6% in 2000. Yes, because NOK went downmarket and kicked the butt of the likes of Alcatel and Philips that makes the low cost phones. Siemens became third, replacing Ericsson, which was also overtaken by Samsung Electronics. Samsung had 7.9% market share versus 5.0% for 2000. But Ericsson suffered the most with a 5.5% market share from 10% for the full year of 2000. Yes, Ericsson need MMS and its head start T68 to get back on the saddle. This year's seasons will be crucial for the survival of ERICY as an independent company!