Lack of Interoperability Hurting MMS in US

The lack of interoperability across major mobile network operators (MNOs), which have different technologies and varied business interests, is hampering the growth of the North American multimedia messaging services (MMS) markets.

“The market for MMS services is in its infancy today, hampered by the lack of applications, devices, and services,” says rost & Sullivan Industry Manager Kshitij Moghe. “However, phenomenal growth is expected within a timeframe of 18 months from now; somewhere in 2005, as market participants expedite their efforts to roll-out MMS and MMS-enabled handsets.” [Frost & Sullivan] via [Moco News].

Update 06.10.03 cf MMS interoperability in the USA to improve .

emily | 5:41 PM | Reports |
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