Sunday, February 8, 2009

Can you read me now?... Good

Remember the end of Men In Black, where the camera zooms infinitely out from Earth to rest focus on the universe being a few marbles tossed by aliens? This week reminded me how the brain can instantly re-mold itself through new perspectives.

Through our technology at MyValidas.com, we were able to quickly conduct a study across 7,250 mobile subscribers over the month of January. Just like when you step back from a close object, certain new perspectives are absolutely amazing.

Over 40% of summarized 'Peak Minutes' (meaning the amount of billable minutes used) are actually FREE mobile to mobile (same carrier) minutes.

5% had Federal Universal Service Charge (FUSC) errors

1% were mathematically incorrect.

Don't get me wrong, these are great communications companies: They get an A+ for coverage and their collective ideas to keep us connected are impressive, even genius. That's great. As Chris Rock once said "You can't brag about taking care of your kids" .... " You're SUPPOSED to take care of your kids!"

When I see data like this, it is evident that our providers are JUST providing service.

Information Symmetry is the most important aspect in rebuilding the American economy.

Embrace this aspect.