Europe's former monopolies have been keen to expand their mobile operations not only to boost revenue but also to allow them to offer bundled fixed, mobile and broadband services.

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The likely changes will affect not only contracts for mobile phones but also for broadband and landline services.

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Its focus remains on consumer web services, mobile and marketplaces, but it is also looking for tech companies in education, finance and health care.

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There's also NFC inside, but rather than use it for mobile wallet payment services, Sony's promoting its programmable Smart Tags -- accessories similar to Samsung's TecTiles.

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"Not only does Tencent have a cash cow in its strong gaming business, but the company is also best-positioned in high-potential markets like social media and mobile Internet services, " said Jefferies analyst Cynthia Meng, who has a buy rating on Tencent's stock.

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So mobile not only gives us the potential to connect more people with our services, but it also gives us the ability to provide more value and a more deeply engaging experience.

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In its most recent annual report on mobile competition, the FCC described consumer mobile services as being shaped by an increasingly dynamic ecosystem, which includes not only the carriers but also handset manufacturers, operating systems developers, app providers and competition among broadband providers offering different technologies, including mobile, fiber, cable, and satellite networks.

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