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OSA/Parlay Status Report

In the report, “OSA/Parlay Status Report”, Northstream details the progress and future of OSA/Parlay products and services. A substantial increase in the demand for OSA/Parlay products and services is estimated. This exciting technology will help operators, service providers and software vendors develop and offer new products and services using existing infrastructure. Northstream provides a realistic […]
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Published December 11, 2002.

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Mobile application download

The selection of a common technology for mobile application download services can create more business opportunities, reduce handset costs and enhance the service experience for customers. The success of mobile application download services relies on the ability and willingness by all involved parties to agree on common specifications. Mobile application download services enable customers to […]
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Published November 18, 2002.

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Norwegian SMS market

Northstream has on request from Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) performed a study of the Norwegian mobile market with the aim to analyze why the market for SMS services has developed more rapidly than most countries. Currently, there are two mobile operators operating in Norway, Telenor and NetCom, and it is hence regarded to […]
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Published October 30, 2002.

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3G Rollout Status

On behalf of Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS), Northstream has performed an analysis of the 3G rollout situation. The report provides a descriptive and analytical overview of the status of 3G rollout in the European Union and Norway. It focuses on potential modifications of license distribution and conditions and the changing market outlook for […]
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Published October 9, 2002.

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Charging mechanisms for mobile services

In order to get revenue from the use of mobile services, mobile operators need to have suitable charging mechanisms in place. Traditional CDR output from core network elements and IN or CAMEL based charging does not solve all the needs. This white paper describes a solution for how mobile operators can implement new mechanisms in […]
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Published September 16, 2002.

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Mobile Payments

Mobile Payments (M-Payments) introduce new opportunities, as well as threats, to mobile operators, financial institutions and new industry players. With the plethora of payment methods already in use, it is not clear what value will such services bring. And indeed, services launched so far have seen both successes and failures. However, large take-up of such […]
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Published July 30, 2002.

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Lessons from i-mode

In May 2000, Northstream released the highly acclaimed report “Lessons from i-mode – understanding Japan’s Mobile Internet Phenomenon”. It provided insight into the factors behind i-mode’s success and hinted on what European operators should learn from i-mode. “Lessons from i-mode II” takes up where the previous report left off and in addition to an update […]
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Published January 21, 2002.