Comments on: Nokia Finally Decides To Educate American Consumers http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html Everything You Need To Know About Symbian, Straight From The Guru Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Bill Plummer http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-18232 Bill Plummer Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:49:32 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-18232 What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia's commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum.<br><br>Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve - after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider?<br><br>Bill Plummer What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia's commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum.

Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve – after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider?

Bill Plummer

]]> By: Bill Plummer http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-34802 Bill Plummer Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:49:00 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-34802 What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia's commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum.Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve - after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider?Bill Plummer What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia's commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum.Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve – after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider?Bill Plummer

]]> By: nokia - 88th Edition http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16408 nokia - 88th Edition Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:17:38 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-16408 [...] WhenSymbian Guru discovered the vidon Nokia USA’s site he reckoned it was five years late. However, it’s there and for US customers sh [...] [...] WhenSymbian Guru discovered the vidon Nokia USA’s site he reckoned it was five years late. However, it’s there and for US customers sh [...]

]]> By: Bill Plummer http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-16153 Bill Plummer Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:31:24 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-16153 What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia's commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum. Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve - after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider? Bill Plummer What a pleasure to see what would appear to be a revival of Nokia’s commitment to openness and consumer choice. As mentioned in the article above, there was indeed significant momentum in this direction back in 2007 when the Nokia Multimedia Business Group was boldly introducing and driving N-Series and related services experiences into North America. Sadly, while executed for any number of the right reasons, the Nokia reorganization that reunited its devices business (Mobile Phones, Multimedia and Enterprise) at the end of 2007 to some extent put the brakes on that momentum.

Yes, the North American market is unique and challenging, particularly in terms of the operator dominance of the channel to end consumers. And yes, any vender will need to tread carefully in terms of complementing its operator-defined offering with more open, full-featured devices. But the collision of mobility and the Internet cannot be ignored and the reality is that consumers will increasingly demand choice in terms of which device they attach to which network to consume which services and content. Operator and other ecosystem business models will simply have to evolve – after all, did you buy your PC from your fixed broadband provider?

Bill Plummer

]]> By: Lloyd http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-15785 Lloyd Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:22:51 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-15785 You missed one key thing in your article. The video is someplace other than YouTube. If you go to nokiausa.com there is a link that is very prominent that states, "What is unlocked?" You should also mention that the carriers are very vocal that they will not support an unlocked phone of any kind. It isn't just Nokia or the other manufacturers. I've used unlocked Nokia phones for 4 years now and every time I call my carrier (T-Mobile and now AT&T) I am asked what phone I have, reminded it is not supported and told I can upgrade right over the phone. Yes Nokia should be more vocal in the media in the U.S. to grow their presence....but that's only if they want to do so. NAM is not an emerging market for them....we still can't let go of land lines. India, Asia, the Middle-east, South America.....that's where they grow. You missed one key thing in your article. The video is someplace other than YouTube. If you go to nokiausa.com there is a link that is very prominent that states, “What is unlocked?”

You should also mention that the carriers are very vocal that they will not support an unlocked phone of any kind. It isn’t just Nokia or the other manufacturers. I’ve used unlocked Nokia phones for 4 years now and every time I call my carrier (T-Mobile and now AT&T) I am asked what phone I have, reminded it is not supported and told I can upgrade right over the phone.

Yes Nokia should be more vocal in the media in the U.S. to grow their presence….but that’s only if they want to do so. NAM is not an emerging market for them….we still can’t let go of land lines. India, Asia, the Middle-east, South America…..that’s where they grow.

]]> By: Lloyd http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-32813 Lloyd Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-32813 You missed one key thing in your article. The video is someplace other than YouTube. If you go to nokiausa.com there is a link that is very prominent that states, "What is unlocked?" You should also mention that the carriers are very vocal that they will not support an unlocked phone of any kind. It isn't just Nokia or the other manufacturers. I've used unlocked Nokia phones for 4 years now and every time I call my carrier (T-Mobile and now AT&T) I am asked what phone I have, reminded it is not supported and told I can upgrade right over the phone. Yes Nokia should be more vocal in the media in the U.S. to grow their presence....but that's only if they want to do so. NAM is not an emerging market for them....we still can't let go of land lines. India, Asia, the Middle-east, South America.....that's where they grow. You missed one key thing in your article. The video is someplace other than YouTube. If you go to nokiausa.com there is a link that is very prominent that states, “What is unlocked?”

You should also mention that the carriers are very vocal that they will not support an unlocked phone of any kind. It isn’t just Nokia or the other manufacturers. I’ve used unlocked Nokia phones for 4 years now and every time I call my carrier (T-Mobile and now AT&T) I am asked what phone I have, reminded it is not supported and told I can upgrade right over the phone.

Yes Nokia should be more vocal in the media in the U.S. to grow their presence….but that’s only if they want to do so. NAM is not an emerging market for them….we still can’t let go of land lines. India, Asia, the Middle-east, South America…..that’s where they grow.

]]> By: christexaport http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-15783 christexaport Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:39:53 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-15783 We've been trying to get this message out for years now, but Nokia just won't put forth the effort. I wished they'd give the top bloggers a budget and let us proselytize the knowledge. We seem more in touch than they do. We’ve been trying to get this message out for years now, but Nokia just won’t put forth the effort. I wished they’d give the top bloggers a budget and let us proselytize the knowledge. We seem more in touch than they do.

]]> By: christexaport http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2009/07/nokia-finally-decides-to-educate-american-consumers.html/comment-page-1#comment-32812 christexaport Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:39:00 +0000 http://www.symbian-guru.com/?p=7557#comment-32812 We've been trying to get this message out for years now, but Nokia just won't put forth the effort. I wished they'd give the top bloggers a budget and let us proselytize the knowledge. We seem more in touch than they do. We’ve been trying to get this message out for years now, but Nokia just won’t put forth the effort. I wished they’d give the top bloggers a budget and let us proselytize the knowledge. We seem more in touch than they do.

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