Not openmoko related but interesting - mobile content related information
Regards, Dean Collins Cognation Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> +1-212-203-4357 Ph +61-2-9016-5642 (Sydney in-dial). ________________________________ From: Dean Collins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 12 November 2007 1:44 PM To: Dean Collins Subject: [Dean Collins] Disney going to Japan CTIA newsletter Monday the 12th of November Disney to enter Japanese mobile-phone market <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iVcciHrfsYdhjQCibucXdIHi?format=standard> Walt Disney Co. <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iVcciHrfsYdhjOCibucXPLVq> is teaming up with Softbank Corp. <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iVcciHrfsYdhjPCibucXWabf> to develop wireless handsets and content to make inroads in Japan's mobile market. Under the agreement, Disney will supply animated content and mobile-phone design, while SoftBank will oversee billing and after-sales services. CNET/Reuters <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iVcciHrfsYdhjQCibucXdIHi?format=standard> (11/11) , The Wall Street Journal <http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/iVcciHrfsYdhjRCibucXmLVT?format=standard> (subscription required) (11/12) Interesting that they are making this move after closing down <http://www.moconews.net/entry/419-disney-mvno-closure-the-history-in-li nks/> their USA MVNO though lack of sales/traction in the kids/tweens market <http://www.o-meon.com/pages/news&features/n&f_2007/10-02_Disney_Mobile. htm> . Cheers, Dean -- Posted By Dean Collins to Dean Collins <http://deancollinsblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/disney-going-to-japan.html> at 11/12/2007 01:28:00 PM
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