(keitai-l) Re: Group calls - 3G killer app?

From: Tom Motoyoshi Kalland <tmk_at_infeline.org>
Date: 04/01/03
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.44.0304011206250.20323-100000@lexx.infeline.org>
hi,
had group calls back in norway on normal gsm as far as i remember. never 
ever used it though. nor did i hear about people using it. i never use 
group call on my conventional phone either, though it is possible 
according to the operator. i dont see how that will sell.
.tmk


On Tue, 1 Apr 2003, Richard Tee wrote:
> 
> I noticed 'group calls' is an option on the Three handsets, ie have
> conference call like opportunities. (up to 5 people simultaneously). See
> http://www.three.co.uk/explore/services3/detailVoice.omp?cid=1048167332066
> Does anyone know if this is possible with any of the 3G services in Japan?
> 
> *IF* i'd have to bet on there being any 3G killer app, my pick would be
> these group calls. It seems all historical killer apps (SMS, email,
> messaging) have always been about communication and contact and i see group
> calls fit into this perfectly. Of course some people might say phone calls
> are private conversations (ie 1-to-1) but i can imagine lot's of
> opportunities (both business and private) where people would like to chat in
> groups.
> Thoughts anyone?
> 
> - Richard Tee
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Received on Tue Apr 1 13:07:57 2003