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Internet cloud may dampen cellular opportunity


ABOUT 35% OF AMERICANS still only use voice services from their mobile providers, says a new consumer survey from the high-tech market research firm In-Stat. This presents a huge opportunity for the entire mobile service industry to get these consumers, primarily in North America, to start subscribing to some mobile data and entertainment offerings, the firm said today in a release. However, “there is a potential dark cloud on the horizon for the cellular operators, as unlimited Internet access packages may disrupt today’s enhanced service offerings, which are currently very tightly coupled to what a particular service provider wishes to...