The group believes the proliferation of sophisticated mobile devices and services, such as streaming, high-definition video, will soon overwhelm carrier networks.

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Airbnb is the most prominent of a group of startups that enable people to rent out assets to others through online or mobile services.

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His Shin Group of companies, (see table), is involved in paging, mobile-phone services, Internet connections and e-commerce.

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