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Big threat to Econet, Telecel, NetOne here soon
15 Sep 2014 at 18:14hrs | Views
One of the biggest threats to mobile operators - voice calls from WhatsApp - is expected to launch soon.
In February 2014, WhatsApp chief executive Jan Koum said the company will add voice calls to its product in the second quarter of 2014.
Since then not much information was forthcoming from the company, but a recent update to WhatsApp indicates that voice calling may soon be launched.
The latest version of WhatsApp for the iPhone carries the popup message: "WhatsApp requires microphone access to send Voice Messages, record Videos with sound, make and receive Voice Calls".
According to NDTV Gadgets, this latest change is a clear indication that WhatsApp voice calling is around the corner.
Mobile messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, BBM, Skype, and Google Hangouts have already put a big dent in SMS revenue.
Some people predict that WhatsApp voice services will hurt the mobile operators- voice revenues - the main revenue stream for cellular companies in Zimbabwe.
In February 2014, WhatsApp chief executive Jan Koum said the company will add voice calls to its product in the second quarter of 2014.
Since then not much information was forthcoming from the company, but a recent update to WhatsApp indicates that voice calling may soon be launched.
According to NDTV Gadgets, this latest change is a clear indication that WhatsApp voice calling is around the corner.
Mobile messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, BBM, Skype, and Google Hangouts have already put a big dent in SMS revenue.
Some people predict that WhatsApp voice services will hurt the mobile operators- voice revenues - the main revenue stream for cellular companies in Zimbabwe.
Source - online
