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Study Group: Mobile Phone Handsets Purchasers

Council Members in this Study Group: 39

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.

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Michael Cote, President, The Cote CollaborativeMichael Cote

President
The Cote Collaborative
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Michael Cote is an Independent Telecommunications Consultant and Principal of the Cote Collaborative. He specializes in enterprise mobility, sales and distribution strategy, online strategy, smart phones, and customer care and billing. Mr. Cote has over...

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Steve Ospalak

Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management Group
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Steve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber...

Subrata De

Former Former Head of Core Network Evolution & Strategy
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
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Subrata De, PhD, is Former Head of Core Network Evolution and Strategy at Vodafone Group, Global Technology, Germany (until 3/08), the largest global wireless carrier. He was responsible for planning and deployment of GPRS and 3G technology in Europe,...

Ron Solanki

Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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Ron Solanki is the Chief Executive Officer and the President of Solanki Group Inc., a management consultancy to major US, Asian and European Electronics Corporations in the areas of business strategy, portfolio management, business development, manufacturing,...

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Tarik Fawzi, Chief Executive Officer, Aeneas Strategy Tarik Fawzi

Chief Executive Officer
Aeneas Strategy
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Tarik Fawzi is the Chief Executive Officer of Aeneas Strategy, a consultancy for operators, infra suppliers, content and application parties specializing in strategy and business development. He works in the telecom sector since 1997. Mr. Fawzi worked...

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Verizon and AT&T Third Quarter Results Imply TV Cannot Save Wireline Telcos

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Verizon Wireless and FiOS Growth Fuels Continued Strong Cash Flow at Verizon in 3Q | investor.verizon.com

Verizon and AT&T third quarters for 2009 both showed the same trend of strong wireless, flat growth in TV, and wireline losses. Verizon talked up the return on the Alltel acquisition while AT&T pitched the NPV on acquiring iPhone customers.

AT&T Relying on Apple iPhone and TracFone Prepaid

October 22, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

AT&T tops estimates as customers flock to wireless | www.reuters.com

The third quarter results show that AT&T is relying on iPhone activations to offset the revenue declines of 10% in enterprise sales and 7% in overall landline.

Airvana Research Relies on Mobile Indoor Usage

October 19, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Airvana Identifies 8X Network Load Multiplier Effect for Smartphones | www.reuters.com

The Airvana research validates offloading of mobile networks, but the pitch for femtocells relies on indoor usage.

Nokia Moves CFO to Managing Low-End Phones

October 16, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Nokia installs new leaders at struggling phone unit | www.reuters.com

The dichotomy in the wireless industry is Nokia reporting its first loss this decade, and Google recording its highest profit ever and claiming that the high growth business is mobile search.

Nokia Booklet 3G is for Students

October 16, 2009

Analysis by:Gregg Kail, Former Reseller Manager,

Nokia launches mini-laptop with AT&T, Best Buy in US | www.telecompaper.com

Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook is best for students who will benefit by the longer battery life and have the tolerance for a small screen.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Wireless Carrier
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Integrated Wireline Carrier
  • Management Consultancy

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Consultant
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Principal
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Product Development Director
  • Vice President
  • Managing Director
  • Director

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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

January 17, 2008 | Boston

GLGi: Panel - Google's Effect on the Wireless World

January 16, 2008 | New York

GLGi: Panel - Google’s Effect on the Wireless World

February 8, 2007 | New York

GLGi: iPhone's Impact on All Things Wireless

GLG Webcast: Mobile Advertising/Marketing 101 - April 9, 2009 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT

04/09/2009

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