Some Facts About Internet and Russia

Source: Internet+Business Conference Presentations

Russia:
Population in Russia                                 142.2 million
Urban population                                      103.8 million
Urban population ages 16+                       88.2 million
Population ages 16+                                   58.0 million
in cities 100 thousand people or more

Internet users:
30-40 million
30% growth of monthly audience (2008 vs 2007) Read more

Mobile vs. Internet Operators

I just can’t stop thinking about the past and the future: Internet vs. Mobile. Can we learn something?

There is much discussion about mobile operators being THAT monopoly taking the position between mobile users and content. Content and technology providers work through operators who are not capable of adequately servicing ideas coming from marketers. What is the future of this situation? Read more

Similarities between Web and Mobile

What is similar and different when comparing ISPs and web content providers vs. mobile operators and mobile content providers? What does the history of ISP teach us? What is different when we shift our attention to mobile operators? Please think realistically (not wishfully) and base your answer on data (and less on speculation).

The questions are posted at LinkedIn. As I receive answers from experts, I will be adding them as comments! Read on…