Fujitsu pulls out of 3G consumer market
By Alexandra Harney in Tokyo
Published: June 20 2001 20:50GMT | Last Updated: June 20 2001 21:05GMT
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"Most Japanese handset makers have been counting on 3G for a fresh break
into the European market. But analysts believe that the heavy investment
necessary for 3G will precipitate a dramatic consolidation among Japan's 10
largely unprofitable handset makers and Fujitsu's decision is one of the
first signs of such a reorganisation. "
(...)
Fujitsu is one of Japan's leading telecoms equipment makers but has
struggled in mobile handsets because of poor marketing.
Last year, it shipped 1.65m handsets, compared with 1.03m the year before.
In the fourth quarter of last year, its domestic market share was only 1 per
cent, compared with Panasonic's 26 per cent and Sony's 2 per cent, according
to Lehman Brothers. "
(...)
Certainly the F503i is not a best seller, but they have been with i-Mode
since day one.
Vincent J. Luna, Director
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Received on Thu Jun 21 09:08:53 2001