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The runaway success of early operator mobile money products in East Africa held out a future for mobile network operators (MNOs) eager to generate…
It’s not over until RIM says it’s over
I have grown exceedingly weary of the relentless churn of doomsday articles targeted at RIM. Most analysis articles are merely sports commentary disguised as…
Smartphones start to overtake feature phones in China
China has over one-billion mobile phone users and for the first time they’re buying more smartphones than feature phones. According to Tech in Asia,…
MTN introduces cut price BlackBerry service plans
South African mobile operator MTN is launching three new low-tier packages aimed at making the BlackBerry service even more affordable. The news comes hot…