GLG Topic: Handsets
Wireless Handsets are telecommunications devices consisting of both a transmitter and a receiver. The current trend for wireless handsets is compatibility with 3G cellular technology, which transports wireless broadband data services to a wireless handset. This technology allows users to process the same applications on a cell phone as that of a computer, such as browsing the internet, streaming music video, watching on-demand video programming, downloading and playing 3D games, and videoconferencing.
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Leading Experts: Handsets
Consultant
MAZHAR HUSSAIN
Mazhar Hussain is an independent technology consultant. He has over 18 years of experience in telecom infrastructure, wireless, handsets, semiconductor, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, broadband DSL, Cable, WLAN and 3G, and networking. Previously, he was Senior Director- worldwide data, voice, and video at Motorola;...
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bristow Group, Inc.
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, and supply chain management. He also serves...
FormerFormer Head of Core Network Evolution & Strategy
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
Subrata De, Ph.D., is the Former Head- Core Network Evolution and Strategy at Vodafone Group, Global Technology, Germany (3/08), the largest global wireless carrier. He was responsible for planning and deployment of GPRS and 3G technology in Europe, Japan and Australia and led the strategy & technical...
Non-Executive Director
VODAFONE IRELAND LTD
Alfie Kane is a Non-Executive Director at Vodafone, Ireland, a wireless carrier. He is also the Chief Executive Officer at Baker Capital Corporation, a private equity fund. Previously, he was the Group Chief Executive Officer at Eircom, Plc; Executive Chairman at Cablelink, Eircell Mobile, and Eircom...
FormerVice President
T-MOBILE (UK) LTD
George Kapetanakis was a Vice President of Business Development & Innovation for T-Mobile International. In this role George is leading a team that evaluates and incubates new business ideas from technology and marketing firms which can be commercially exploited by T-Mobile. His responsibilities include...
Study Groups: Handsets(?)
| Study Group Name | Members |
|---|---|
| 3G Handsets Experts | 172 |
| 3G Handsets Experts (EU) | 23 |
| Mobile Phone Handsets Purchasers | 33 |
| Mobile Phone Handsets Sellers | 88 |
| Council Members who Manufacture Mobile Phone Handsets | 17 |
GLG NewsSM Analysis: Handsets(?)
The projections and analysis from the iSuppli Corp. for replacement handsets compared to new subscribers imply the possibility of a price war and reduced margins.
Despite reporting that the iPhone brought high value customers of 160% ARPU, AT&T is still focusing on basic mobile communications with four new messaging handsets priced under $100.
If handset sales slow down, two things happen, first the hardware manufacturers slow down, but also the revenue stream to the telecoms. If people are not moving up in handsets, they are also not moving up in usage of special expensive add-ons in service.