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Weak signals mean weak AT&T smartphone subscribers – reported in MetaFacts TUP survey

Weak signals mean weak AT&T smartphone subscribers A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, MetaFacts Principal Analyst How much does a weak AT&T signal affect how its subscribers use their smartphones? Now that Apple’s iPhone is officially being launched on Verizon’s … Continue reading

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8.5 million Smartphone users intend to churn – reported in MetaFacts TUP survey

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, MetaFacts Principal Analyst How strong are intentions to switch carriers, and does this vary by mobile phone type? Intention to churn is a key concern for wireless carriers and handset manufacturers alike. Based on … Continue reading

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23.5 million online Americans age 18-34 don’t use a social network. 6.8 million cite privacy concerns. Reported in MetaFacts TUP survey

Is privacy a big concern among younger non-social networkers? A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, MetaFacts Principal Analyst Privacy concerns are a strong deterrent to future Facebook growth, even among the age 18-34 segment. The younger adult segment has a … Continue reading

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Callers outsmart their mobile phones

Smartphones may be smart, yet depending on how you look at it, half of callers using Smartphones are smart or half of those using Basic Mobile Phones are smart. If subscribers aren’t fully enjoying their Smartphones, they are more likely to … Continue reading

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Myth or Fact? Smartphones have replaced PCs

“Smartphones have replaced PCs” Is it a myth or is it reality? The tech industry gets a lot of its juice from myths. After all, creating a future can rely on science fiction and imagination when there isn’t any better information. … Continue reading

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