In the wireless arena, today 300 million people own a cell phone. By the end of 2003 as many as one billion people may be carrying a device that is both a cell phone and a powerful computer wirelessly connected to the Net. Wireless companies featured at this event include Orb.net, Vindigo and SkyGo. The consumer will receive an electronic coupon on their cell phone, which can be shown at the retailer for a discount. This coupon can easily become viral with the ability to forward on.
Alerts can be weather and time sensitive as well as related to store sales.
Vindigo, available in five cities, offers wireless personal navigation on a Palm Pilot. It will send you location-sensitive information. For example, it will find a restaurant near where you are, give reviews and directions, and allow personal notes to be entered. This powerful service delivers relevant information to a user that is contemplating an action where the action takes place. All Rights Reserved, 2000.