MoMI/MoMI II Project
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MoMI/MoMI II Partners
Nokia
Elisa
DNA Finland
AinaCom (2008-2009)
Yle (2008-2009)
Accenture
Sanoma
MINTC
Tekes
TKK Comnet
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Objectives


The main objective of the project is to measure, model, and analyze mobile Internet usage patterns and associated business models. The construction of both quantitative and qualitative models aims to enhance academic and industry understanding on the converging mobile industry. The focus of the project is primarily on consumers.



The following data collection methods are utilized are in collaboration with industry partners:

1. Handset-based monitoring of mobile end-users
2. Surveys of smartphonone panel participants
3. Mobile network IP traffic measurements
4. Mobile operator subscriber databases
5. Expert interviews

The four more technical measurements methods above (methods 1 – 4) are not often available to academic researchers. Thus, the methods are applied among the first academic institutions in the world. Instead of purely explorative research, the project attempts to first identify relevant research questions and then answer them holistically by collecting and analyzing comprehensive research data. Triangulation by using multiple research methods is applied in solving particular research problems.

Extensive international research collaboration is also an objective of the project. The collaboration already started with international universities (MIT, USA; KTH, Sweden; University of Athens, Greece; Management Institute, India) is continued, whereas new collaboration with selected other universities (e.g. WASEDA, Japan) will be initiated. Several research papers are to be coauthored with foreign collaborators.

Research results are published in various academic forums. In addition to academic publications, several master’s theses (3-4 theses / year) and doctoral dissertations (2-3) will be completed during the project. Furthermore, relevant research results are also communicated within the Finnish mobile industry by organizing seminars, press conferences, and company-specific briefings. Overall, the project demonstrates a successful collaboration between a divergent set of mobile industry actors.
MoMI/MoMI II 2008-2010
MoMI/MoMI II 2008-2010