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Denise Howell is a seasoned appellate and intellectual property litigator based in Los Angeles. Denise writes one of the first and most popular law-related blogs,
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Tom Mighell is Senior Counsel and Litigation Technology Support Coordinator at Cowles & Thompson in Dallas. He has published the Internet Legal Research Weekly newsletter since 2000 and blogged about the Internet and legal technology at Inter Alia since August of 2002. With Tom's singing, Ernie on guitar and Dennis' encylopedic knowledge of rock music, we may have the beginnings of a good band, if this whole blog thing doesn't work out. Email Tom at
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Marty Schwimmer left a partnership in the largest trademark practice in the world and founded Schwimmer Mitchell, a full-service IP micro-boutique in Westchester County, New York, where he represents owners of famous and not yet famous trademarks. He founded
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Ernest Svenson practices law with a mid-sized law firm in New Orleans, specializing in business-related lawsuits. Most of his practice takes place in federal court, especially the Eastern District. He is best known for his weblog
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1. Matthew Tapson on June 2, 2006 2:03 AM writes...
Interesting article. I think it's worth adding that Helio is something that has spun out of S.Korea. South Asia/Pacific countries tend to already have in practice what is soon to come to W.Europe/N.America. Also worth noting that it's been reported in S.Korea that T-Mobile is guarding the US market from Helio, apparently via its retail agreements with those who may also retail Helio handsets. As said, its reported - but the facts are unknown.
In terms of quality of service, specifically in regards to connections and reception, MVNOs don't have this element of control. BUT, if the MVNO gets big enough or is already big enough then it becomes a significant stakeholder (different to shareholder) in the carrier. The MVNO will have a contract with the carrier and there could become a point where the MVNO becomes big enough to dictate policy to its carrier and threaten to move to Cingular etc, rather than being grateful for the access. In the case of Virgin Mobile USA, Sprint has a financial share interest in the MVNO. If Virgin losses then Sprint losses. There's nothing simple in the MVNO world :)
What is simple is that the USA is going to be offered a lot this year from MVNOs. Ads for free minutes! Mobile content everywhere, cut prices, post pay without a contract, convenience... If MVNOs can't help with the service down time they certainly can help with forcing the market into being competitive.
Permalink to Comment2. Helio Guy on June 13, 2006 3:19 AM writes...
What's interesting to an MVNO is that they can possibly "straddle" two different networks potentially INCREASING its network reliability. In Helio's case, if I'm not mistaken, Helio uses BOTH Sprint and occasionally Verizon's backbone. Does this mean it improves service? Time and experience will tell. In the meantime, if you're interested in getting your Hero - check us out: heliofriends.com
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