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Apple's iPhone Pricing Strategy: Good, Not Great

Harvard Business Review

For the right to offer iPhones to their customers, wireless carriers typically pledge to sell large volumes. billion in iPhones in 2013 alone. This would induce customers to buy off-contract — which would hurt its wireless supply partners who are hustling to meet their commitments.

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Appleā€™s iPhone Pricing Strategy: Good, Not Great

Harvard Business Review

For the right to offer iPhones to their customers, wireless carriers typically pledge to sell large volumes. billion in iPhones in 2013 alone. This would induce customers to buy off-contract — which would hurt its wireless supply partners who are hustling to meet their commitments.

Price 8
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What Investors Need to Know About Zimbabwe After Mugabe

Harvard Business Review

After Mugabe claimed victory in a disputed election in 2013, however, corruption increased , while the strengthening U.S. Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunication company Econet Wireless has found success with its online payment platform that helps Zimbabweans manage the challenges of its multi-currency system.

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New MBAs Should Start Their Careers in Frontier Markets

Harvard Business Review

’” Under a different CEO, Econet Wireless Nigeria went on to build a nationwide network of street-side airtime sales. Since 2013, BizCorps has placed top MBAs in Columbia and Kenya. Instead of marching into the marble halls of finance or consulting, some might consider leaping out to the frontiers of business.