In Japan, phones on go and talk is cheaper
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The advent of Personal Handyphone System technology is changing the nature of the Japanese mobile communications services market. Since it was rolled out in Jul 1995, PHS technology users have grown to a current level of 4.3 million users, boosting overall Japanese mobile telephone ownership rates to 16.4%. The growth of PHS services followed deregulation by the Japanese government, which contributed to increased competition and reduced prices for telephones and services. PHS service requires a $62 sign-up fee and a monthly charge of about $23. This contrasts with the $700 charge for ordering a home telephone. PHS technology is also spreading at a rapid rate, with countries ranging from China and Indonesia to Uruguay and Guatemala considering investment in mobile systems and services. At the same time, industry analysts warn that the intense level of PHS investment is likely to create a shakeout that will drive smaller companies out of the business.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1997
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Omnipoint may eliminate roaming fees
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In a radical departure from cellular telephone industry billing practices, Ominipoint Corporation has decided not to charge its customers for "roaming" charges. Although the small Northeastern company has fewer than 5 percent of its calls going out of range it is likely to lead the change in the way cellular phone use is billed. Currently giants such as AT&T claim they cannot afford not to charge customers because of the expense involved in transferring calls to other networks.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1999
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To chief of Airtouch, a deal seizes a 'Bell opportunity'
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Sam Ginn will profit by hundreds of millions of dollars in stocks and options as Vodafone acquires the wireless firm, AirTouch Communications Inc. Consumer groups remember when he said that wireless needed to be separate from a regulated phone company and then created his little spinoff from Pacific Telesis Group, a California regional Bell phone company. Then he proceeded to try to sell AirTouch to Bell Atlantic anyway, saying now that the rules have changed.
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When the rules changed, Ginn wanted to sell to Bell Atlantic
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1999
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