1997 news & goods

摘要

A review of some of the major issues and news events that will likely shape 1997's day-to-day business in the wireless industry is presented. These issues and news events include: 1. Every 2.8 seconds, a new subscriber signs up for cellular service. 2. One in every 3 new phone numbers is for wireless service. 3. Hoteling begins to gather momentum in the business world. 4. Wireless service providers will capitalize on brand names. 5. Users can look for price wars on airtime between carriers as more PCS providers become commercially available. 6. Hollywood continues to encourage the use of wireless technology by glamorizing its use in films. 7. Fraud continues to head carriers' list of issues to address because it accounts for more than $1 million in lost revenue a day.