Tag telecommunication firms to lose n109tn to whatsapp

You're referring to the recent reports that WhatsApp's new features and business model changes may lead to a significant loss of revenue for traditional telecommunication firms.

Here are some of the major telecommunication firms that may be affected:

  1. MTN Group (South Africa): As one of the largest mobile network operators in Africa, MTN Group may face significant revenue losses due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity and the shift towards messaging apps.
  2. Vodacom (South Africa): Another major mobile network operator in Africa, Vodacom may also be impacted by WhatsApp's growth and the decline of traditional SMS and MMS services.
  3. Etisalat (UAE): As a leading telecommunications company in the Middle East and Africa, Etisalat may face revenue losses due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity and the shift towards messaging apps.
  4. Orange (France): With operations in over 20 countries, Orange may be impacted by WhatsApp's growth and the decline of traditional SMS and MMS services.
  5. Telefónica (Spain): As a leading telecommunications company in Europe and Latin America, Telefónica may face revenue losses due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity and the shift towards messaging apps.
  6. Vodafone (UK): With operations in over 20 countries, Vodafone may be impacted by WhatsApp's growth and the decline of traditional SMS and MMS services.
  7. Airtel (India): As one of the largest mobile network operators in India, Airtel may face significant revenue losses due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity and the shift towards messaging apps.
  8. Bharti Airtel (India): Another major mobile network operator in India, Bharti Airtel may also be impacted by WhatsApp's growth and the decline of traditional SMS and MMS services.
  9. Telenor (Norway): With operations in over 10 countries, Telenor may face revenue losses due to WhatsApp's increasing popularity and the shift towards messaging apps.
  10. T-Mobile (USA): As one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States, T-Mobile may be impacted by WhatsApp's growth and the decline of traditional SMS and MMS services.

According to reports, WhatsApp's new features and business model changes may lead to a loss of around N109 trillion (approximately $300 billion) for these telecommunication firms. However, it's essential to note that this figure is an estimate and may vary depending on various factors, including the actual adoption rate of WhatsApp's new features and the competitive landscape of the telecommunications industry.