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Samsung Mobile: A Brief History Of Korea's Most Successful Business

When first Samsung entered into Indian market its market position is not at good scale but in past 10 years Samsung mobile has made its strongest position in the market. It was founded in 1938 by Lee Byung-chull as trade export cooperation in Korea. When Samsung enters into the market world they used to export vegetables, fish and fruits to china. Later on Samsung entered into the business of media, finance, chemicals and in 1969 Samsung entered into the world of mobile phones and electronics.
In 1986, Samsung introduced a car phone for its customers but it didn't like by the people much as sales were very low. On seeing this scenario the manufacturing for this phone stopped. In between 1986 to 1990 Samsung comes up with variety of model for its customers but none of them boosted the great market for Samsung as demands for these phones are very low. It was assumed that due to its design people are not buying these phones as they seemed to be bulky. In that period the biggest competitors of Samsung like Motorola and nokia are ruling the market has biggest market share as compared to other companies.
Then come a turning point for Samsung mobile phones when they introduced the SH-700 series in 1993. All over the country people like it's sleek, smaller and thin design. Samsung add certain feature to their mobile phones like better sound quality. SH-700 boosted a little market for Samsung phones. Samsung not only work upon the design of their new phone but planned a great marketing strategies for it. Thus, in 1993 samsung market share has risen up as there sales got increased due to increased in demand.

In 1996, Samsung launch its mobile phones in America and entered into the partnership with sprint. After few years, in all over the world people start enjoying the stylish and sleek designs of Samsung phones in their hands. In between 1996 and 2012 Samsung has come up with variety of designs and new models and had its brand outstanding in market. In 2012 Samsung has take over the market of its competitor nokia (which ruled the market since 1998) and become the world's largest mobile phone maker.
Samsung made its market position stronger when it introduced its galaxy series (Samsung ace, Samsung galaxy pro, Samsung S2, Samsung S3). Samsung tab was also liked by the people and Samsung is planning to launch more models in 2013. Samsung aims to provide best and stylish phones to its customers at economical prices. Also, Samsung android phones consider to be best till the date.

Overview of Wireless Internet Service (WiFi) Providers in Nepal

No matter how our country runs in terms of physical infrastructure development with hours and hours of power cut (loadshedding), we still have a good number of telco companies and Internet Service Providers. Even though data (internet) customers in Nepal are not happy with the service providers in a way or the others, we have enough number of Wireless Internet Service Providers (WiFi ISPs) running in various cities in Nepal and airing tonnes of bandwidth every single second. Currently there are 45 registered ISPs in Nepal (excluding Network Service Providers). In this article, we review currently operating WiFi ISPs (both fixed and mobile WiFi providers, excluded are mobile operators) in Nepal.

WebSurfer Nepal:

WebSurfer is one of the early WiFi hotspot service providers in the country. WebSurfer has been actively providing WiFi internet service in many five star hotels and guests houses. This UK based broadband company is very strong in the wireless communication and voice solutions deploying MikroTic and Quintum technologies. WebSurfer provides fixed wireless internet, wireless DSL, WiFi and hotspot services, see the map for distributed point of presence (POP) in Nepal.

Mercantile Communications:

Mercantile is the first ISP of Nepal (since 1995) now provides Wireless Internet Packages in various bandwidth and data plans. Mercantile’s services are usually more expensive than others.

Himal Technologies:

HimalTech WiFi provides broadband wireless internet services, but they don’t offer too many wifi hotspots and cover only parts of Kathmandu valley and Chitwan. HT Wi-Fi is best suited for Offices near by AP, Home users, Schools & Colleges Hostel, Universities, Hospitals and Laptop users according to their website.

WorldLink Technologies:

WorldLink’s Wizoom, a fixed wireless internet service, is one of the most used wifi services in Nepal and popular among residential and corporate houses in many cities. They have various consumer broadband schemes. They have various wireless internet package for corporate, SME, and residential users. Even tho’ there are not much WiFi hotspots from WorldLink around the cities but WLink along with Thamel Tourism Board has worked to make Thamel as a wifi zone.

Broadlink WiFi:

Broadlink is one of the most popular WiFi hotspot providers currently in the country, with many young people subscribing to their services mainly on the background that they have got a large coverage thru out the country. With the fulfillment of connectivity options for people who need to be connected on the move, Broadlink’s WiFi is really a good option. (Read our coverage about Broadlink FAQs here)

Subisu Wireless Cablenet:

Subisu Cablenet provides wireless internet and intranet services in an extended area of coverage. Thy provide broadband Wi-Fi internet services at varied bandwidth for residential and SOHO (Small Office Home Office) purposes.

Radius Communications:

Radius provides wireless broadband internet services based on bandwidth or dedicated packages for all corporate, residential or cyber cafes. They are the first ISP to initiate Internet roaming inside the country with hotspots and PPoEbased authentication, and now have 8 repeaters in the vallery for coverage.

Classic Tech WiFi:

Classic Tech WiFi, aka CT WiFi, is a cheap and reliable WiFi Internet service, currently limited to selected places (hotspots) in the Valley, provides WiFi Internet connection via WiFi hotspots and best suited for mobile users like students, residentials, travelers. CT WiFi provides wireless internet connectivity options inside Kathmandu valley. They also provide fixed wireless broadband service to residential users.

Cherry World Communication:

CWC WiFi is relatively a new WiFi internet service provider in Nepal (estd 2010) and have few hotspots in the valley, focusing many around Baneshwor side where its office is located. The service is ideal for students however CWC provides both fixed wireless and WiFi hotspot services. They offer wifi hotspot prepaid packages interms of data limit or unlimited package. 50% Bandwidth added on active speed for 6 Month or 12 Month Advance Payment only.

Nepal Telecom WiFi service:

NT WiFi is among the one which we have been hearing for so long, finally they are deploying it in Tribhuvan International Airport (AIT) in Kathmandu, and currently in Pokhara airport for free. NT WiFi was seeking private sector partners to start the WiFi service initially. They have Wireless routers placed in different places throughout the country – deployment phase ranging from initial 150 places to 500 places offering Nepal Telecom WiFi hotspots around the country.