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To: foundation who wrote (29022)	11/18/2002 7:33:48 AM
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Reliance to offer 'cheapest telecom services' available PTI ?[ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2002 05:12:09 PM ] NEW DELHI: The stage seems all set for a major telecom bonanza for customers with the Reliance Group on Monday saying it will offer "the cheapest telecom services" available. "Reliance Infocomm will offer the cheapest telecom services available," Akhil Gupta, CEO, Corporate Development, Reliance Group said at a telecom conference organised by Nasscom. Gupta, who is one of the key members of Reliance Infocomm central team, said that the cheapest telecom services would be possible due to the group's focus on the concept of capital productivity pioneered by Mukesh Ambani. "It is Ambani's belief that along with the commonly accepted global management practices of operational efficiency, technology absorption, process and systems, the world and particularly Indian businesses need to focus on capital productivity," he said. The belief, Gupta said, had resulted in Reliance being able to create infrastructure, whether in telecom or in energy, that is always 30-40 per cent cheaper than that of its global peers. Gupta's comments assume significance as Reliance Infocomm is reportedly readying for launch of a major initiative on December 28, the birthday of the late founder Chairman of Reliance Industries Dhirubhai Ambani. As part of its telecom plans, Reliance would be introducing CDMA- based limited mobility and internet services. Although the company already provides mobile services based on the GSM technology in some north-east and eastern states, it is not one of the leading players in the cellular marketplace. Speaking at the Nasscom telecom conference today, Gupta said, "In our Infocomm venture we hope to see millions of Indians benefit from this cost efficiency." With CDMA-based limited mobility, Reliance aims to grab a leadership position in telecom space. Reliance has so far laid about 40,000 kilometres of optic fibre cable. economictimes.indiatimes.com

To: foundation who wrote (29022)	11/18/2002 9:27:08 AM
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KDDI <9433.T> says photo-mail users spending more Reuters, 11.18.02, 12:53 AM ET forbes.com TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - KDDI Corp, Japan's second-largest telecoms carrier, said on Monday that users of its mobile photo e-mailing service spend about one-third more per month than its other cellphone subscribers, giving a hefty lift to revenues. "Presuming a typical subscriber has an average revenue per user of 7,500 yen ($62.30) per month, (photo-mail users) end up about 2,000 to 3,000 yen above that," Toshio Okihashi, senior executive manager of KDDI's flagship "au" mobile service, said. KDDI's photo-mail service, launched in April, lets subscribers snap photos with camera-equipped handsets and send them to other cellphone users. "In the first month people tend to use the service heavily, but then cut back in the second month after they get their first bill. By the third month, the level of use stabilises," Okihashi told a news conference. KDDI's photo-mail service lagged far behind that of rival J-Phone, the third-largest Japanese telecoms operator and a pioneer in camera phones that launched its "sha-mail" wireless photo mail service in late 2000. J-Phone is owned by Japan Telecom Holdings <9434.T> and Britain's Vodafone Plc <VOD.L>. Some analysts have voiced doubts whether camera phones would significantly increase wireless carriers' revenues per user in the long run, with many subscribers using them mainly to snap and store photos rather than sending them as e-mails. Okihashi disputed this view. "We have to analyse the figures further, but this is definitely leading to a rise in average revenues per user," he said. The company also unveiled several new mobile services for the Japanese market, including music downloads that will let users retrieve 15- to 30-second segments from a CD via the Internet, which could then be used as a ringing tone. KDDI also expanded its line-up of video-mail phones with new models from Casio Computer Co Ltd <6952.T> and Hitachi Ltd <6501.T>, adding to an existing model from Toshiba Corp <6502.T>. The company aims to have one million users of its movie e-mail service, which can send 15-second video clips over its high-speed third-generation wireless network, by the end of the business year to next March 31. In late afternoon trade, KDDI's shares were down 3.68 percent at 340,000 yen, depressed with a slide in the overall market that knocked the Nikkei average <.N225> down nearly two percent. ($1=120.36 yen) Copyright 2002, Reuters News Service

To: foundation who wrote (29022)	1/15/2003 10:17:38 AM
From: waitwatchwander	Respond to of 197239

Sprint PCS signs content deals with media giants mobileyouth.org According to Wireless NewsFactor Sprint PCS has announced two deals designed to entertain users of the company's next-generation network, including an agreement with media giant Warner Music Group, which the carrier claims will deliver the first wireless streaming-music clip subscription service in the United States. The pact with Warner follows a similar agreement with Sony Pictures Digital, unveiled earlier this month, to provide mobile Java games based on Sony's properties. With the rollout of new networks and flashy new phones, carriers worldwide are trying to cash in on the opportunities represented by selling ringtones, games and other entertainment content. On the flip side, in addition to Warner Music and Sony, such companies as Time Warner and Disney also are targeting the wireless realm as a conduit for marketing their multimedia wares. Sprint PCS Vision customers now can download polyphonic and animated ringtone versions of songs from the Warner catalog, have popular music groups like Devo or Third Eye Blind announce incoming calls, or sample clips of new music. Most downloads will cost about US$2, while the streaming-music service, featuring samples of new and prereleased tunes available on demand, is offered at $3.99 for a 90-day subscription. Customers will have access to Warner Music Group's recording labels, including Atlantic, Elektra, Warner Bros., Maverick, Lava, Word and Rhino. "The wireless space is an important promotional arena and an attractive source of incremental revenue for music companies," Warner Music Group spokesperson Will Tanous told NewsFactor. "As the technology advances, consumers can purchase downloads and services from a vendor with which they have established a relationship." Working with mobile operators offers opportunities to present artists in comprehensive promotions, using images, logos and voice ringers in addition to the music. "We have learned our lessons from the Internet -- as far as protecting rights -- and see this as a very attractive distribution network," Tanous said. Beyond new tunes, Sprint hopes to cash in on the popularity of Sony Pictures Digital games -- such as XXX: Triple Threat, the classic video game Q*Bert, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and Pyramid -- by offering mobile versions. As a premium service offered through Vision, entertainment has been set up as a source of shared revenue for the carrier and the content provider, Sprint spokesperson Nancy Sherrer told NewsFactor. "Our experience has shown that games are among the top three applications among our customers," she said. "People take their phones everywhere, and they often have time to kill. This is also an attractive way for users to personalize their phones." More phone customers are indeed customizing their devices through the use of ringtones and other premium services, according to Yankee Group analyst Adam Zawel. Some 50,000 ringtones are purchased and downloaded daily, he told NewsFactor, representing a $20 million-per-year market. "And that is on a steep upward curve," he added. Hooking up with large media companies enables carriers to make money on value-added services, and in some cases can provide a single source for games, music, video and graphics. "This type of content delivery is in its infancy but will grow significantly," said Zawel, pointing out that the delivery of ringtones may well lead to sales of CDs by phone, and that video clips could be used to promote new films. Source: Wireless NewsFactor 15 January 2003