No Money in Wireless Video Calls

According to The Korea Times, wireless video calling is not the next big thing.

SK Telecom and KTF have been pushing video as the main feature of their third-generation (3G) services first introduced last year, but video calling has yet to create any excitement either among consumers or business users.

The two companies have gathered a combined 12 million plus subscribers for their 3G services, according to industry figures. However, as the low revenue from video calls and data transfer can attest, consumers, although attracted by the ultra-cool handsets, aren't prepared to spend their money on anything other than voice.

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emily | 6:54 PM | Video Phones |
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