Archive for May 7th, 2009

Quiz – Which Company Is This?

Published by Babar Bhatti on May 7, 2009 under Business, Companies, Emerging Markets Telecom, Pakistan, Strategy & Policy, Telecommunications

This chart depicts an interesting case study in the history of telecommunication business in Pakistan. There is a gradual increase, peak, decline and the curve is relatively flat towards the end. Can you figure out what numbers are represented in this graph? and which telecom/mobile company are we talking about?

I will update the post with the answer tomorrow. Updated: Here’s the answer.

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Games On Mobile Phones Are Stress Relievers

Published by Babar Bhatti on May 7, 2009 under Gadgets, Games, Mobile Applications, Mobile Content

A recent study has shown that the top three benefits derived from playing mobile games include: Distraction from daily life issues (52%), Relaxation and stress relief (40%), and improved mood (12%). More interesting points. A lot of these games are played during the middle of a work day – may be during a boring meeting. These days, social network apps on the phone may provide a similar relief from boredom.

The report, which surveyed 1,100 AT&T customers, including iPhone owners, was conducted for a games developer company. 60% of all mobile gamers said that they play games while waiting for an appointment.

Just over a quarter (26%) of mobile gamers said they’ve paid for a mobile game. (Across all mobile phone owners, including those who have never played a game on their phone, this equates to 15% having purchased a game.) More than three quarters (76%) of mobile gamers said they had played free games that came pre-installed on their phone, and a third (33%) indicated they had downloaded one or more free games to their phone.