The big fight continues...between the service providers, the device makers, and the content owners.
BBC News - Mobile firms unite to offer applications: "Twenty-four of the largest phone operators have banded together to challenge the dominance of mobile app stores, such as that operated by Apple.
The Wholesale Applications Community, as it is known, aims to make it easier for developers to build and sell apps 'irrespective of device or technology'.
The alliance, which includes Vodafone, China Mobile and Sprint, has access to more than three billion customers.
Analysts said it was an attempt by operators to 'regain control of apps'.
However, research firm CCS Insight warned that operators 'have a poor track record with this type of industry consortium'."
The Wholesale Applications Community, as it is known, aims to make it easier for developers to build and sell apps 'irrespective of device or technology'.
The alliance, which includes Vodafone, China Mobile and Sprint, has access to more than three billion customers.
Analysts said it was an attempt by operators to 'regain control of apps'.
However, research firm CCS Insight warned that operators 'have a poor track record with this type of industry consortium'."
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How will the service providers compete with each other when each one has a sizable global footprint?
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