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For operators reacting to OTT messaging services, the time to act is now
Operators are well aware of the threat that OTT presents, although some of their views--for example, that subscribers only use OTT apps because they are cheap--may be slightly off kilter. Nevertheless, if operators are still in any doubt about the severity of the threat, two reports this week provided some stark figures to illustrate how big a threat OTT is set to become.
Orange makes Libon app compatible with Joyn, launches Android version
France Telecom Orange said its over-the-top communications app Libon will become compatible with Joyn and offer Rich Communications Services (RCS) later this year once the app has been rolled across the operator's European footprint.
Vodafone, Orange, Telefónica unveil Joyn-enabled smartphones
Spain's leading mobile operators will introduce smartphones from HTC, LG Electronics, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Sony Mobile Communications with Joyn embedded into the smartphones' operating systems.
Deutsche Telekom launches Joyn for iPhone users
Deutsche Telekom announced the availability of the Joyn platform to all its iPhone users, giving them access to the operator-supported messaging platform along with Android customers, who already had access to the service via a downloadable app.
Monetising OTT causing upsets, as Joyn gains traction in Germany
Many in the industry are discussing how best to monetise over-the-top services to the satisfaction of the providers and mobile operators. While both sides recognise the importance of each other, a...
Analyst: OTT messaging destroying billions in operator revenues
Operators stand to lose more than $3 billion (€2.3 billion) in mobile messaging revenues will be lost to operators between 2012 and 2017 as consumers are attracted to use over-the-top messaging services, according to a new report from research firm Strategy Analytics.
MetroPCS and Jibe opening joyn to all North American wireless customers
BARCELONA, Spain--To help seed the market for Rich Communications Services (RCS), MetroPCS will enable its customers to invite friends and family to access the operator's joyn-branded services, regardless of which wireless network they are on.
SK Telecom's joyn-branded RCS offering quickly draws 1M users
South Korea's SK Telecom has signed on 1 million subscribers to its joyn.T integrated communication service, which launched at the end of last year.
Deutsche Telekom to unveil Joyn launch date within weeks, admits to technical delays
Deutsche Telekom will announce the commercial launch date of its Joyn service in the run up to Mobile World Congress, after admitting that implementing the technology is taking longer than originally expected.
Deutsche Telekom indefinitely delays Joyn launch date, admits to technical issues
Deutsche Telekom is indefinitely delaying the commercial launch of its Joyn RCS service after admitting that implementing the technology is taking much longer than originally expected.
