July 9, 2008
Wireless South Korean Operators in Talks With Nokia, Apple Over Phones
In a country where the use of mobile phones comes as naturally to people as breathing the air, Nokia, iPhone, Blackberry and other iconic phones are conspicuous by their absence. The Korea Times reports.
"... Smartphones have thus far failed to generate a serious market interest here, with mobile-phone users frustrated over the limited choice in handsets and expensive data rates.
Ironically, it could also be argued that the country's advanced telecommunications infrastructure also contributed to the low demand for smartphones, as few bothered to check e-mails with their handsets when they could easily log-on to a computer network virtually anytime, anywhere.
However, among the country's tech-savvy customers, many use their phones to play video-games and watch television, growing accustomed to the idea of paying for more than just voice services, causing wireless operators to eye smartphones. "
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