What Every 3G Wireless Operator Needs to Know

If you are a 3G wireless operator and you don't deliver the right news, entertainment, and education content, you risk losing the battle for high-margin subscribers. That is one of the conclusions of the new report Wireless Streaming Media: Hard Numbers on Supply & Demand, released today by Datacomm Research Company and AccuStream iMedia Research.

"Internet radio is growing 100% per year, and new formats such as MPEG IV will boost streaming video," said Paul Palumbo, research director for AccuStream iMedia Research and primary author of the report. "Wireless streaming is ready for prime time, and operators need to know the leading content brands and how they stack up against each other," he added.

"This report provides detailed and up-to-date information on the types, volumes, and sources of popular streaming content over the Internet," said Ira Brodsky, President of Datacomm Research. "It offers 3G wireless operators a clear view of what customers want and who is delivering it," he concluded.

Wireless Streaming Media: Hard Numbers on Supply & Demand includes an Executive Summary identifying the key opportunities and challenges, the true cost of wireless data, and the wireless strategies of key players such as Microsoft, Real Networks, and America Online. The Infrastructure Investment section provides detailed information on new investments in streaming content delivery. The Streaming Content section provides extensive data on the top streaming Internet sites, destinations, and aggregators.

AccuStream iMedia Research provides interactive broadcast and streaming media research, analysis, and consulting. More information is available from the firm's Web site at http://www.accustreamresearch.com/ .

Datacomm Research Company is a leader in tracking, analyzing, and forecasting emerging high tech markets. Other Datacomm reports include Public Wireless LANs, Third Generation Wireless, and Voice of the Internet.

Wireless Streaming Media: Hard Numbers on Supply & Demand is one of Datacomm Research's family of CompetitiveEdge(TM) reports, and will be available for delivery April 26, 2002 for $1,495.00 (electronic version). The price includes one hour of follow-on consultation. Orders may be faxed to (314) 514-9793, phoned to (314) 514-9750, or mailed to Datacomm Research Company, 14318 Millbriar Circle, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017. The report may also be ordered online at the firm's (secure) Web site, http://www.datacommresearch.com/ . Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted.

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