It seems like Skype is disrupting another industry, the mobile phone industry. With their “3SkypePhone” you can supposedly call using your wirelss network when you are near a wifi connection or hotspot.
So what does this mean? This means you can make free calls while you are at home, at the office, at starbucks, in the airport et,c etc. Isn’t that where the Cell phone companies make the most money from you? Specially at the airport.
 Well, if these phone come to the U.S. (Currently only available at U.K & Italy and a handful of other European countries), you would think Ebay would do well, right? Maybe. Most people might buy Ebay stock in anticipation that they will reap the rewards and so the stock will go up.
But what about other hidden companies that might stand to benefit from such a service being launched? Say a company that provides Wifi Hotspot service. If I think latterally, then I would buy stock in T-Mobile (Not a recommendation, just what I would do). Why T-Mobile? Well they have already established a model for Wifi Hotspots, they provide hotspots in airports, starbucks etc. I for one would get an account and have access to wifi in as many places as possible.
Just my opinion. I welcome yours.
By: Diran Afarian
Diran Afarian is a seasoned marketing executive with 12+ years of experience in the Technology industry, and an MBA in Marketing.
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