Innovation changing the Telecom Industry

This is the last blog for the class. I think what I learned from Dr. White's class is that blog is not only an extension of thought and perspective but a reflection of self and expression of values. I think it is interesting to see if I will continue to blog but I feel it brings me back to journal writing and really sharing what I value the most and where it could better understanding and joy... Thanks Dr. White for getting me back to my roots..

Well, back to the blog....


Free texts to hurt carriers' bottom line?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20117904-94/imessage-to-hurt-carriers-bottom-line/?tag=mncol;cnetRiver

Just when the Telecom was embracing Apple's strategy and products, Apple release another feature that allows you to send messages to other devices that run on their famous iOS software. It is not like SMS where you will get charged by the telecom.

Like the Blackberry Messenger, "it sends the message over a wireless Internet data connection." Again, telecom makes a mound load of money in texting and this could be another game changer. Microsoft is trying to accomplish that as well and I wonder if an universal platform will ever be created...

At the end, telecom was expecting the technology to improve and change the way they do business (they are all unlimited fees now). I will not be surprise if text is bundled into the standard service fee of the phone down the road...

For me, it reminds of Netflix changes except consumers would like the cost saving. Netflix's decision to split their services to two entities makes sense of shedding the old for the online services but they did it at the expense of its consumers. This will benefit the consumers I believe in the long run and forces telecom to innovate their service or have people bypass their costs if possible.. They raked in billions for years and they need to innovate and invest back to improve their products or start losing those revenues.