Mobile Internet and Handsets in the US: A Comprehensive Assessment, With Forecasts to 2015

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - May 10, 2010) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Coda Research Consultancy Ltd.'s new report "Mobile internet and handsets in the US: A comprehensive assessment, with forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Wireless market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2617978.



A significantly more complex mobile ecosystem is rapidly emerging, populated by carriers, device manufacturers, software and application developers, advertisers, content providers and a range of other organizations and brands. At the heart of this emerging system is the mobile internet.



Organizations need to thoroughly understand this ecosystem in order to establish their roles and positions within it, orient it to their advantage, and make significant revenues from it.



This 87 page Coda Research Consultancy report covering the US market will help them to achieve this.



With forecasts to 2015, subjects analyzed in this publication include:

• Feature phone, smartphone and touchscreen handset shipments, ownership and markets


• Mobile internet users via smartphones and feature phones, and emerging user behavior


• Vertical vs horizontal business models


• Carrier revenues, including Voice, non-SMS data and SMS data


• Mobile eCommerce revenues


• Mobile advertising revenues across SMS, Display and Search


• Handset data traffic


• Carrier network performance


• 4G rollout across carriers


• Internet activities including:
  
  
  • Social networking Mobile working
  
  
  • Location based services
  
  
  • Mobile banking and mobile payments
  
  
  • Mobile video
  
  
  • Music
  
  


• An extended section on mobile video, including:
  
  
  • Monetization and revenues
  
  
  • Drivers and hindrances to take-up
  
  
  • User behavior
  
  
  • Video services
  
  
  • Take-up, including paid subscribers
  
  


• Applications, including:
  
  
  • Drivers to usage
  
  
  • App stores across operating systems
  
  
  • Paid vs free applications
  
  
  • Native apps vs paid apps
  
  
  • Games applications
  
  
  • Top future applications
  
  


• User behavior and characteristics

For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2617978.

Mobile Internet and Handsets in the US: A Comprehensive Assessment, With Forecasts to 2015

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - May 10, 2010) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Coda Research Consultancy Ltd.'s new report "Mobile internet and handsets in the US: A comprehensive assessment, with forecasts to 2015," to their collection of Wireless market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2617978.



A significantly more complex mobile ecosystem is rapidly emerging, populated by carriers, device manufacturers, software and application developers, advertisers, content providers and a range of other organizations and brands. At the heart of this emerging system is the mobile internet.



Organizations need to thoroughly understand this ecosystem in order to establish their roles and positions within it, orient it to their advantage, and make significant revenues from it.



This 87 page Coda Research Consultancy report covering the US market will help them to achieve this.



With forecasts to 2015, subjects analyzed in this publication include:

• Feature phone, smartphone and touchscreen handset shipments, ownership and markets


• Mobile internet users via smartphones and feature phones, and emerging user behavior


• Vertical vs horizontal business models


• Carrier revenues, including Voice, non-SMS data and SMS data


• Mobile eCommerce revenues


• Mobile advertising revenues across SMS, Display and Search


• Handset data traffic


• Carrier network performance


• 4G rollout across carriers


• Internet activities including:
  
  
  • Social networking Mobile working
  
  
  • Location based services
  
  
  • Mobile banking and mobile payments
  
  
  • Mobile video
  
  
  • Music
  
  


• An extended section on mobile video, including:
  
  
  • Monetization and revenues
  
  
  • Drivers and hindrances to take-up
  
  
  • User behavior
  
  
  • Video services
  
  
  • Take-up, including paid subscribers
  
  


• Applications, including:
  
  
  • Drivers to usage
  
  
  • App stores across operating systems
  
  
  • Paid vs free applications
  
  
  • Native apps vs paid apps
  
  
  • Games applications
  
  
  • Top future applications
  
  


• User behavior and characteristics

For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/redirect.asp?progid=67618&productid=2617978.

TD Bank Releases Mobile App

Safely Authenticate an Online Banking Session by

Swiping Your Card and Entering Your PIN.

Works with UBS Port and Earjack.  

TD's free mobile app is now available for download from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch. The app offers the user access to banking, insurance and wealth management from their handheld devices.

"TD has more than four million online banking users and 850,000 WebBroker clients, so as the demand for smartphones grows, this is a natural evolution for us," said Paal Kaperdal, senior vice-president, online channel at TD. "TD's new app is our initial venture and we will continue to enhance our offering with new features and for additional devices in the months ahead."

Highlights of the TD mobile app include the ability to connect with TD Waterhouse agents to access market quotes, open accounts or place trades; the ability to offer secure online banking to both private and small business customers; and a built-in Accident Toolkit from TD Insurance with a to-do list in the event of an auto accident. The toolkit includes an Accident Notepad to record details on an accident to streamline any related auto insurance claims.

For more information, visit tdmobileapp.com/demo.

TD Bank Releases Mobile App

Safely Authenticate an Online Banking Session by

Swiping Your Card and Entering Your PIN.

Works with UBS Port and Earjack.  

TD's free mobile app is now available for download from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch. The app offers the user access to banking, insurance and wealth management from their handheld devices.

"TD has more than four million online banking users and 850,000 WebBroker clients, so as the demand for smartphones grows, this is a natural evolution for us," said Paal Kaperdal, senior vice-president, online channel at TD. "TD's new app is our initial venture and we will continue to enhance our offering with new features and for additional devices in the months ahead."

Highlights of the TD mobile app include the ability to connect with TD Waterhouse agents to access market quotes, open accounts or place trades; the ability to offer secure online banking to both private and small business customers; and a built-in Accident Toolkit from TD Insurance with a to-do list in the event of an auto accident. The toolkit includes an Accident Notepad to record details on an accident to streamline any related auto insurance claims.

For more information, visit tdmobileapp.com/demo.

Apple is working on it’s own mobile P2P payment service for iPhone and iPad

UnwiredView.com

Apple has submitted a patent application for peer-to-peer financial transactions. Apple's patent application describes an iPhone app and service, that will allow iPhone owners to store all their credit card, bank/checking account and other info on the device, and to make quick personal and business transactions with a few taps. Mobile micropayments through your smartphone is emerging, and, most likely, soon to become pretty hot category. Nokia is looking  how to introduce mobile payments to developing world with it’s Money service. Meanwhile, startups like Square and established companies likeVeriFone are working on ways to bring personal mobile transactions to your iPhone, and, hopefully, any other smartphone you have in your pocket. Well, those companies planning to make a living from their personal mobile payment iPhone app/accessory/service, better start thinking about other mobile platforms soon. Because Apple is actively eyeing personal mobile payments, as a market they want to have for themselves. At least that’s what an Apple’s patent application called “Peer to peer financial transaction devices and methods”  indicates.

Read The Whole Story http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/04/08/apple-is-working-on-its-own-mobile-p2p-payment-servi ce-fo....

Apple is working on it’s own mobile P2P payment service for iPhone and iPad

UnwiredView.com

Apple has submitted a patent application for peer-to-peer financial transactions. Apple's patent application describes an iPhone app and service, that will allow iPhone owners to store all their credit card, bank/checking account and other info on the device, and to make quick personal and business transactions with a few taps. Mobile micropayments through your smartphone is emerging, and, most likely, soon to become pretty hot category. Nokia is looking  how to introduce mobile payments to developing world with it’s Money service. Meanwhile, startups like Square and established companies likeVeriFone are working on ways to bring personal mobile transactions to your iPhone, and, hopefully, any other smartphone you have in your pocket. Well, those companies planning to make a living from their personal mobile payment iPhone app/accessory/service, better start thinking about other mobile platforms soon. Because Apple is actively eyeing personal mobile payments, as a market they want to have for themselves. At least that’s what an Apple’s patent application called “Peer to peer financial transaction devices and methods”  indicates.

Read The Whole Story http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/04/08/apple-is-working-on-its-own-mobile-p2p-payment-servi ce-fo....

TIO Launches Mobile Payment Platform

TIO grows its multi-channel bill payment processing strategy with mobile bill payment apps for smartphones

VANCOUVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIO Networks (TSX V: TNC)(“TIO”), North America’s leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor, today announced the launch of its own mobile bill payment platform. This new addition to TIO's list of payment channels enables participating billers to empower their customers to manage and pay bills anytime and from anywhere using their mobile smartphone.



“We are very excited about creating a platform to specifically address the needs of the millions of active smartphone users,” said Hamed Shahbazi, Chairman and CEO of TIO Networks. “TIO’s expedited payment service combined with its electronic bill presentment capabilities will provide the best mobile bill payments user experience for billers and their customers.”



TIO’s mobile payment platform will soon enable consumers to make expedited wireless, utility, cable and other payments on their iPhone OS or Android powered smartphones. TIO’s mobile platform empowers customers with real time access to their account through an intuitive and rich user interface. Customers will be able to manage and pay their bills anytime from the convenience of their smartphone. Payments can be made using a credit / debit card or other electronic means.



“With the emergence of the smartphone, we believe that there will be a material shift in how people will manage their finances and lives. This new platform allows us to fully serve this market,” added Mr. Shahbazi.



TIO’s mobile payments platform also enables billers to develop a one to one marketing relationship with their customers by virtue of their smartphones. Billers who participate in TIO’s mobile payments channel will soon be able to market products and services to customers directly via their customers’ smartphones.



About TIO Networks Corp.



TIO is the leading multi-channel expedited bill payment processor serving the largest Telecom, Wireless, Cable and Utility bill issuers in North America. With over 18,000 endpoints to its processing network, TIO symbolizes fast, convenient and secure access to expedited payment services. www.TIOnetworks.com

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Smartphone Market Drives 600% Growth in Mobile Web Usage, According to Bango Report

BlackBerry retains #1 position on mobile browsing leader board

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bango (LSE:BGO) - the mobile payments and analytics specialist - reports a 600% growth in traffic to mobile websites. The company analyzed traffic to a range of mobile sites over the last 12 months. Data was gathered by sampling across 50 million phone users worldwide who have accessed third party mobile sites through its platform.



“While industry attention has focused almost exclusively on mobile app stores, the inexorable growth of mobile web usage is the most profound trend of the last twelve months”



The key findings from Bango’s annual mobile usage study record 6 times the number of visits to mobile websites, comparing December 2009 with the same month a year earlier. The average time on site is measured as 3 minutes, 21 seconds, averaged across user visits to all sites, compared with just over one and half minutes the previous year. The analysis also measured the average number of pages viewed per visit at 5 pages, up from just over 2 pages per visit twelve months before.



“While industry attention has focused almost exclusively on mobile app stores, the inexorable growth of mobile web usage is the most profound trend of the last twelve months,” said Ray Anderson, Bango CEO. “This confirms the view that the single most important app on any mobile device is the browser.”



To read the full press release go to http://news.bango.com/2010/02/16/600-percent-growth-in-mobile-web-usage/

About Bango



Bango provides the technology that enables commerce for businesses targeting the growing market of internet enabled mobile phone users. Bango’s products collect payment from mobile users for on-line content and services, and provide accurate analytics for mobile marketing campaigns and sites.



Bango Payment delivers the best user experience to give more successful transactions and help businesses sell more mobile content – even from smartphones over Wi-Fi, such as a BlackBerry. By uniquely identifying every mobile visitor as they browse websites and interact with mobile marketing campaigns, Bango Analytics provides precise real-time insight into customer behavior; and independently tracks the success of mobile advertising and search marketing, enabling businesses to determine which campaign delivered the highest ROI.



Bango is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (AIM: BGO). Learn more at www.bango.com

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