Options for mobile carriers are stretching wider range unlike never before; as both small telcos and major phone carriers have started offering cheaper mobile plans on different data transmissions. While low-cost carriers capitalize on introducing flat-rates on both limited and unlimited call lengths, Telco giants, on the other hand, are trying to accommodate consumers with affordable mobile services under different brand names.
The 5gb data volume on smartphones from low-cost service providers that starts at ¥2,000 a month (excluding the consumption tax) is a winning deal as compared to the same data package from bigtime carriers that starts their pricing at ¥7,000. In fact, a research by MM Research Institute forecasts an 11.7 million subscription on low-cost mobile plans, which goes to show that people are actively looking for cheaper deals on their mobile spending. Low-cost mobile services are set to really change the way Japanese look at their smartphone plans.
Vocabulary:
accommodate – [verb] to provide what is needed or wanted for
consumption – [noun] use by a particular group of people
on the other hand – [phrase] also, further
low-cost – [adjective] economical, cheap
forecast – [verb] to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available
True or False:
- Both small telcos and major phone carriers have started offering cheaper mobile plans on the same data transmissions.
- There are less options for mobile carriers unlike never before.
- A 5gb data volume on smartphones from low-cost service providers is a better deal than that of a data plan from major telcos.
- Low-cost mobile services can bring changes in Japanese telecommunication industry.
- A cellphone company is mentioned in the article.
Defend your argument:
- Compare your recent mobile plan to the one mentioned in the article. Is it worth it? Discuss.
- Would you be happy with these offers given by telco companies? Explain.
- If you were to become the president of a company, how would you prepare yourself for the competition ahead of you?
Express your opinion:
- Describe a businessman’s life in five words.
- How is it like to the have best things at affordable prices?
- Share your thoughts about this quote: “You can’t look at competition and say you’re going to do it better. You have to look at competition and say you’re going to do it differently.” – Steve Jobs