we've 'reversed' the group SMS model
its working very well here in the UK
S
thought person<->person text messaging was cool
check this out -> http://www.midentity.com/micircles
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Subject: (keitai-l) Re: Group calls - 3G killer app?
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> Agree with your analysis that group call services could be a success (like
> the chatboxes behind premium numbers) but this is not related to 3G.
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> Group calls are also available at many 2G GSM operators in Europe. Never a
> big success but that is mainly due to the charging method: normal call
> charges just add up for each participant instead of providing a special
> rate for te entire group. The same goes for group SMS. Also, the group
> calls have been marketed only to business users while I think that
> consumers are another attractive target group for such services.
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> Was just reviewing the new 'Three' 3G service from Hutchison, out now in
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> UK and i think Italy is following shorly. Obviously Hutchison is not
hiding
> the fact the fact that is a third generation services - wonder how it will
> take off amidst the i-mode and V- Live services.
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> I noticed 'group calls' is an option on the Three handsets, ie have
> conference call like opportunities. (up to 5 people simultaneously). See
> http://www.three.co.uk/explore/services3/detailVoice.omp?cid=1048167332066
> Does anyone know if this is possible with any of the 3G services in Japan?
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> *IF* i'd have to bet on there being any 3G killer app, my pick would be
> these group calls. It seems all historical killer apps (SMS, email,
> messaging) have always been about communication and contact and i see
group
> calls fit into this perfectly. Of course some people might say phone calls
> are private conversations (ie 1-to-1) but i can imagine lot's of
> opportunities (both business and private) where people would like to chat
> in
> groups.
> Thoughts anyone?
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