Study Group: Mobile Phone Handsets Purchasers (North America)
Council Members in this Study Group: 13
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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Leading Experts in this Study Group
Michael CotePresident
The Cote Collaborative
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...
- Steve Ospalak
Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management GroupSteve 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...
- Ron Solanki
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,...
Gregg KailFormer Reseller Manager
AT&T CORP.Gregg Kail was a reseller manager at AT&T until November 2002, a long distance and data communications providers. He started with AT&T in the equipment unit that became Lucent and Avaya. He has worked for Pacific Bell SBC before moving to Cingular/AT&T...
Jennifer O'ConnellOwner
Voice of WirelessJen O'Connell is the President of Voice of Wireless, Inc., and consults for the wireless industry developing new product strategies such as Mobile Banking, Mobile Device Management, Location Based Services as well as developing mobility strategies for...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- Wireless Carrier
- Management Consultancy
- Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Security Software
- Mobile Application Software
- Data Services Provider
- Helicopter Service Contractor (ei)
- Contract Manufacturer
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Consultant
- Principal
- Chief Executive Officer
- Supply Chain Director
- Vice President
- Product/Brand Manager
- Managing Director
- Network Operations Director
- Product Development Director
Related Study Groups
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Handsets Purchasers | 39 |
| Mobile Phone Handset Experts | 290 |
| Handset Evaluators (North America) | 56 |
| Wireless Services Experts | 511 |
| Handset Evaluators | 103 |
| Mobile Phone Handset Experts (North America) | 76 |
| Smartphones Experts (North America) | 39 |
| Mobile Handset Retailers | 140 |
GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
January 17, 2008 | Boston
GLGi: Panel - Google's Effect on the Wireless WorldJanuary 16, 2008 | New York
GLGi: Panel - Google’s Effect on the Wireless WorldFebruary 8, 2007 | New York
GLGi: iPhone's Impact on All Things WirelessGLG Webcasts & Teleconferences
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