Operatoren bedreigd?

De telecomoperatoren gaan ervan uit dat hun omzet op vaste telefonie ferm gaat dalen de volgende jaren, wegens de opgang van internettelefonie. Hetzelfde zou ook wel eens kunnen gebeuren met de mobiele telefonie:

"The new devices also threaten telcos. Devices that can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi networks can bypass the traditional voice infrastructure altogether. Vanjoki sees opportunities for telcos that offer the right content, such as video programs that can be viewed on mobile devices. And he points out, people who use their phones as computers are less likely to switch operators since they will also have to transfer all their stored personal data."

bron: BusinessWeek