MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Japan: An Operator at a Crossroads Poor operating results have forced Japan’s third mobile operator Vodafone K.K. to explore a new approach to Japan’s mobile market by reselling mobile capacity to aspiring MVNOs. Analyst Jane Buenaventura argues that while the venture is not without risks, opening its network to new players will help the operator stem subscriber losses.
FIXED COMMUNICATIONS Hong Kong: Hutch Strikes Out at PCCW Hutchison’s announcement that it will now offer Pay TV service through Galaxy Satellite Broadcasting will create an uncommon competitive environment in Hong Kong as the territory will now boast two triple play providers. Analyst Yiru Zhong examines these competitors convergent offerings and predicts that content will continue to play a pivotal role in the uptake of these services.
