Comments on: Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business

By: infantabella

infantabella — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:04:10 +0000

Timothy,
There’s no reason for you not to have a phone. They are getting cheaper than ever!!! (if you can get over the iPhone envy which like Shanky mentioned is off limits to most) Check out Straight Talk for unlimited texts and calls with no contract for $45 a month! They are being sold at Wal-Mart. I just got one for my 8th grader heading off to camp. Coverage is unbeatable, even in rural areas. Let me know how you like it and talk it up!

By: Business News » Blog Archive » Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:14:40 +0000

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By: Sera Smith

Sera Smith — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:39:36 +0000

More on Juniper from my side. Juniper is a promising entry, needs more seasoning.

http://www.webg...soning.php?p=p2

By: Youth and Handsets - Brazil, Brands, Apple and RIM | mobileYouth - youth marketing mobile culture research

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:58:08 +0000

[...] By the coming years, the cost of mobile phones will be a determinant for its profitability. What seems to be the market for low-cost phones? Reports forecast that sales of cheap phones will rise for upto 22% for years to come.(Robin Wauters at TechCrunch ) [...]

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By: Samsung plans cheaper mobile phones.(Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.)(Brief Article) (Cheap mobile phones news) | Cheap Mobile Phones

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:05:18 +0000

[...] Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business (TechCrunch) A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that by 2014, annual sales of low-budget mobile devices will rise to north of 700 million units, up 22% from this year. The report goes into the various schemes that have been implemented to help ‘connect the unconnected’, or the estimated 3 billion people on the planet that do not own mobile phones. Apparently, the key to be able to tap into this … [...]

By: patrick mork

patrick mork — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:03:51 +0000

There’s actually a really interesting parallel here between phone sales and content.

Markets like India and Indonesia are now among GetJar’s top 5 download markets. As a matter of fact India now does x5 the number of downloads an established market like the UK does. Why? Here are a couple of possible explanations:

1. Mobile is the only medium of communication for many consumers in these markets. in many places – especially rural areas- either fixed lines haven’t reached the area or are unaffordable or unreliable. So mobile is the best option
2. If consumers don’t have fixed lines then the phone becomes the only way for them to have Internet access. For many this actually becomes the first time they even have access
3. Compared to established, developed markets consumers in emerging markets often have less entertainment options (think Xbox, cable TV, F1) so again the mobile provides cheap, easy entertainment

When you combine the demographics of emerging market growth (people entering the middle class and new mobile subscriber growth) emerging markets like India have the potential become truly huge and mobile applications – particularly free applications – are already riding this wave with gusto.

cheers

Patrick.

By: Intivation

Intivation — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:10:17 +0000

3 billion people don’t have a mobile phone.

1.6 billion people do not have access to reliable or even any electricity in this world. 640 million thereof DO have GSM coverage and sufficient income to afford a ultra low cost mobile phone.

There is a solution for these people now: an ultra low cost phone charged (solely) by the sun.

Highly efficient solar phones is what Dutch engineering firm Intivation made possible.

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By: Engago team

Engago team — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:24:39 +0000

People need phones with 3 functions:
- To call
- To sms (texting)
- To know the time
The longer the battery lasts the better.
Smart phones are not the market.
Is the iPhone something like a car from GM?

By: links for 2009-06-11 | burningCat

links for 2009-06-11 | burningCat — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:07:34 +0000

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By: Canadian Personal Finance Blog » Blog Archive » More Pensioners but Cheaper Cell Phones

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:13:33 +0000

[...] more interesting report by TechCrunch (based on a report by Juniper Research) states that cheap phone set sales will be up by 22% by 2014 [...]

By: Miraj K

Miraj K — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:19:27 +0000

for some fascinating insights into mobile/phone adoption in under-served countries check here:

Teleuse at the Bottom of the Pyramid 3
http://lirneasi.../bop-teleuse-3/

and re: various innovative usage of mobile services by BOP:

Mobile2.0@BOP
http://lirneasi...10/mobile20bop/

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:09:55 +0000

Low cost handsets are also enabling ‘good business’. As mobile penetration has risen in developing markets (driven partly by low cost handsets), so too has the potential for financial inclusion. People who previously lacked access to basic financial services (which can have a tremendous impact on quality of life) can now use their mobile to send and receive money. A great example of this in practice is Kenya, where 6.5 million people have adopted M-PESA (a video is available on blog). Mobile has made this possible.

By: Coleman Foley

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:07:16 +0000

the world will be a much better place when everybody has a cell phone. cell phone penetration is the way to measure humanity’s progress right now. once every one has a cell phone, we can move on to the next challenge.

By: Nokia to Improve Mobile Dominance by 2014 | PMP Today

Nokia to Improve Mobile Dominance by 2014 | PMP Today — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:33:52 +0000

[...] Techcrunch reports that: According to Juniper’s report, of which you’ll find a summary in this free whitepaper, entry-level devices (Nokia’s definition for phones that sell for less than $60) accounted for 45% of total global shipments in 2008, which translates to 535 million units. However, Juniper also says ULC devices (ultra low-cost or devices selling for $5 on average) were only a fraction of those but growing in importance quickly. By 2014, Juniper forecasts low-cost devices to account for over 50% of all devices sold worldwide each year. Of the 700 million low-cost handsets expected to be sold in 2014, Juniper Research believes around 24% will be sold in Africa and the Middle East. GA_googleFillSlot(”PMP-300×250″); juniper, nokia [...]

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:28:58 +0000

wow 3 billion..that’s a lot

after reading that, i’m more sure that i’m not the only person in america over the age of 13 without a cell phone.
before..it sort of looked like it

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:17:57 +0000

@Neotechie

I think you’re 100% correct

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By: Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business | Global Hi-Tech News

Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business | Global Hi-Tech News — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:05:02 +0000

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By: Neotechie

Neotechie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:20:28 +0000

One day everyone ,almost everyone,will have a cell.

The questions who will will cater to the most needy in society. Most don’t won’t. Those who care will make the world a better place and may make some $$$. Social responsibility is priceless.

Google could do it and make money on mobile ad based revenue.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:44:40 +0000

One of the problems is we believe being connected is positive and heck, why wouldn’t everyone in th world not want something like a cell phone or the internet? Slowly, the have-nots are finding out they can’t play ball in a world where such things are a must-have.

How about we let everyone be as they may have another idea about what is positive and good for them.

By: Ujjwal Gupta

Ujjwal Gupta — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:40:37 +0000

I disagree with you. Apple would love to be in a scenario where everyone owns an iPhone. To differentiate they will have multiple models out, just like laptops (you can chose your own configuration/software). Better configuration higher price, and so on.

By: Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business - Mobile News

Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business - Mobile News — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:26:12 +0000

[...] sales of low-budget mobile devices will rise to north of 700 million units, up 22% from this year. TechCrunch [...]

By: jesse

jesse — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:07:28 +0000

good low cost phones

By: Juniper Research: Cheap Phones Are Big Business | SMS messaging mobile marketing Blog

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:05:15 +0000

[...] sales of low-budget mobile devices will rise to north of 700 million units, up 22% from this year. TechCrunch reports. The report goes into the various schemes that have been implemented to help ‘connect the [...]