Symbian encourages cheap 3G services

Mobile phone software maker Symbian and mobile phone companies recommend wireless telecom service providers need to offer cheaper Internet access packages to attract more customers. use.

The increase in sales of more expensive phones and the consumption of these models were stalled in the third and fourth quarter of 2006, especially in Western Europe, causing much damage. mobile phone manufacturers of a caliber like Nokia, Motorola and Samsung.

3G data transmission services still have a relatively high price for most users

Chairman of Nokia company, Kai Oistamo commented " while mobile phone service rates have become more reasonable and acceptable, the biggest problem for data service charges for so far has not been determined, and of course the price is still high, it really needs to be resolved soon . "

According to the company 's research, Canalys market, sales of handheld devices connected to computers and the most advanced smartphones capable of running software applications such as computers, have fallen. 30% reduction in the fourth quarter of 2006, the supply has been reduced by 50% in the third quarter of 2006. Most consumers choose cheap handsets because they mainly use voice services.

" It seems that Europe and North America will need a push, which provides an uneven number of subscribers. Data transfer is a service for mobile network providers to be able to If we want to move on to the next phase of mobile telecommunications, it is necessary to race four factors into place, such as stature equipment, 3G networks, advantageous services, and speed. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, those four factors will be important: interest in newspapers and Internet companies working with phone makers. Mobile, for convenience and access to low-cost services , "Symbian's CEO, Nigel Clifford, offers 70% of the share. Software for 64 million handsets in 2006 said.

Profits from Internet access services and wireless data transfer services only generate between 5% and 6% of network profit, and it needs to grow rapidly if it can create utility for translation. voice case, at the same time competitive pressure and government regulations.

Vu Anh Tu