Location-based services and the broad idea of ‘search’ both represent a huge opportunity for developers in the telecommunications industry. Telecom Report surveys CEOs of three companies developing search solutions.
Navigation points the way to more services on the network. Tom-Tom in Holland has teamed up with Vodafone to take subscribers down this path.
A treasure hunt game using GPS mixes with online and mobile connectivity to build a global social network. Go geocaching with Telecom Report.
To date, the world's most popular text message probably reads: "Where are you?" But according to US-based social mapping pioneer Loopt, this will soon be a thing of the past.
Ever been out shopping and in desperate need of a toilet? MizPee, a new location-based service from the US, is your answer as it helps you find you the best and nearest WC in town.
Lost in a maze of Shanghai back alleys where signs are posted in foreign script? A new service from mInfo lets users search for street names in English and receive answers back in Chinese characters.
