Far away was promoting Li Dong's livestream, but it was also promoting WeChat in a disguised form.
WeChat and Li Dong's livestream were linked together. In fact, WeChat was the main body, and they were using Li Dong's fame and attention to promote the product.
They were using their big boss's fame to promote the product, and the boss had no objections. Far away was naturally sparing no effort in promoting the product.
Although the new version had not been updated, the number of WeChat users still increased explosively on the 26th and 27th.
This was actually not surprising. Li Dong personally broadcasting a product to promote it was the biggest gimmick to begin with.
Far away had launched many products in the past few years, including the more important internet payment product like Wan Tong. However, Li Dong did not personally do any large-scale promotional activities.
Only WeChat did not seem to be too eye-catching. Li Dong's great efforts had also aroused the curiosity of many people.
On the evening of the 27th, the number of registered WeChat users in the country had reached a whopping 4.8 million!
In just over a day, when Far away announced the news, there were only 3.5 million users in the country. One day later, it was approaching the 5 million mark!
When 3G was just rising, it was almost unbelievable to have more than a million users in a day.
Tencent had used almost all of its marketing resources to promote WeChat. However, after a few days of promotion, there were only close to 2 million users so far.
The current market was only so big, and WeChat and WeChat were products with similar positioning. Under normal circumstances, users would only choose one to download.
It was not like the PC side, where users could download multiple software at the same time. There were many PC users who used PP and QQ at the same time. This was also the reason why Li Dong said that Tencent and Far away users overlapped.
4.8 million was the number of WeChat users in the country.
In the overseas market, WeChat had also been promoted before this livestream, and many people knew about it, especially some overseas Chinese people.
Ever since Li Dong became the richest man in the world, it was the first time a Chinese person had taken the throne of the richest man in the world. Many overseas Chinese people were proud of Li Dong.
Knowing that Li Dong's Far Away had launched a new product, many overseas Chinese organizations even held meetings to help Li Dong promote it.
In Europe and the United States, as well as Asia's Japan and Korea, the 3G system had already matured. Smartphones were not just emerging in Hua Xia, but had been flourishing since before 2007.
In 2007, there were around 110 million smartphones shipped worldwide.
In 2008, global smartphone shipments reached 170 million units.
Just in the past two years, the number of smartphones shipped had reached nearly 300 million. It was evident that the overseas market was not small. Hua Xia only started to rise in popularity at the beginning of 2009. In fact, it was already much later than other developed countries.
Although it was just emerging, it did not mean that there were no smartphones in the past. In the 2G era, there were quite a number of smartphones, and their market share was not too low. In 2008, Hua Xia's smartphone shipments accounted for more than 15% of the total mobile phone shipments.
However, compared to the latest generation of smartphones, the gap between the 2G era's smartphones was quite obvious.
Software like WeChat and MasterCom were not supported by the older generation of smartphones. Hence, Far Away did not include the users of these older smartphones.
Of course, due to Hua Xia's population and base, although its development was slower than other countries, Hua Xia's smartphone market had exploded since 2009.
However, because of the short period of time, it could not surpass the overseas market.
The overseas market was much larger than the domestic market. There were many overseas Chinese people, including some foreigners, who were actually more interested in the products promoted by this Chinese business tycoon.
When Hua Xia's users reached 4.8 million, the number of overseas users also reached 2 million.
However, when these people really downloaded WeChat, many people still felt a little disappointed.
Perhaps they had high expectations for Li Dong. Many people felt that WeChat was magical, a brand new IM system that broke through the limitations of traditional IM software.
However, when they actually used it, they realized that it was not much different from traditional IM software.
Of course, it was not that there were no differences. For example, a social system built on the mobile phone's address book, a simple and clear user experience, a real network of friends, and people searching nearby …
WeChat did a good job in these aspects.
However, there were also some people who did not think so.
Canada's RIM, the telecommunications giant that owned the BlackBerry brand, had revealed on several occasions that WeChat was actually similar to the BlackBerry Messenger social platform that they were developing.
Of course, when they said this, they felt a little helpless.
In his past life, the mobile IM software built on the mobile phone's address book system, regardless of whether it was WeChat or Mi Chong, had actually been based on the popular overseas KIK software.
The creator of KIK had come up with the idea from BlackBerry's BlackBerry Messenger service. He had worked at BBM for two years.
In conclusion, BBM could be considered as the creative source of this industry.
In his past life, BlackBerry had taken KIK to court.
BlackBerry could sue KIK, but could KIK sue Li Dong?
It was not a question of whether they dared to do so. The key was that BlackBerry's BBM platform had not been released yet, but WeChat had been in operation for almost a month.
Moreover, the difference between the two was quite obvious. WeChat was more open and had more functions than BBM. The user experience was also simpler.
Far away if they were to be sued by Li Dong later on. That would be embarrassing.
Who didn't know that Titan Lee from the East liked to go to court and cause trouble?
His lawsuit with Forbes had not ended yet. It was said that Titan Lee was preparing to go to court again because of his name. Now, some of the overseas media giants were starting to sympathize with Forbes. No one would be so bored as to find trouble with him.
However, even if they did not find trouble with Li Dong, it did not mean that everyone was willing to see him grow.
…
Just as the number of WeChat users in China was about to exceed five million, there was a sudden commotion.
The three major telecommunications companies in China might impose some restrictions on WeChat and Weibo!
IM software like WeChat and Weibo, which were based on the mobile phone's address book, had seriously threatened their interests!
SMS and MMS were currently one of the main sources of income for the major telecommunications companies.
In 2008, the mobile company's revenue exceeded 400 billion. Of which, SMS revenue was 50.4 billion and MMS revenue was 3 billion. Added together, the revenue in this area was as high as 53.4 billion!
The previous mobile phone QQ and PP, because they were built on the foundation of the pan-social circle, coupled with the fact that both of them were giants, did not have much impact on the SMS business. Although the major telecommunications companies wanted to restrict each other, they could not reach an agreement and chose to compromise.
But now, IM software like WeChat and Weibo, which were based on the mobile phone's address book, had definitely touched their interests!
A more convenient conversation mode, a simpler communication window, coupled with the fact that it was based on acquaintances, the user experience was also better than the SMS mode.
Anyone with a little insight could see that with the increase in the number of users, WeChat and Weibo would definitely have a significant impact on the major telecommunications companies' SMS business!
This was a different concept from mobile phone QQ and PP.
The social system of both parties was different, and the impact was also very different!
…
There was a lot of discussion on the Internet.
Some people felt that it was all nonsense, but in fact, some of the rumors were not groundless.
In the courtyard.
The sky outside was already dark, but Li Dong was standing in the courtyard talking to Wang Jianzhou.
"CEO Wang, could it be that you also think like the outsiders, that we have really touched the interests of the telecommunications companies?
To put it bluntly, this is called the trend of the times!
With the completion of the 3G network, the number of users increased, the development of smartphones became faster and faster, and the mobile Internet became the trend …
If we don't do it, there will always be others who will!
Yes, this time, if you had put some restrictions on us, we might have died in the womb. But this time, you have completely tormented us, what about next time?
What about the next time?
Since this trend has already appeared, we can't stop doing it just because the telecommunications companies are not willing.
And if you really want to do this, I, Li Dong, am a good-tempered person, so I don't mind.
With Ma Huateng's temper, he will not rest until you are dead.
Alright, I won't say this out of topic. Let me add one more thing. Do you think that WeChat has really touched your interests?
In the short term, it might seem that your SMS income will be affected, but in fact, how much is your SMS income?
Only 50 billion!
And you will still send text messages when you need to. At the end of the year, your SMS income will be affected to a limited extent. I will take it as 5 billion, that should be enough.
But once WeChat has more than 10 million users, just the traffic fees alone will be enough to recover your losses.
Once the number of users exceeds 30 million, your income will be more than the SMS income. You can't just look at the immediate benefits.
In the long run, WeChat will not be your enemy, but a mutually beneficial friend.
Also, how much is the 3G network utilization rate of your companies now?
Below 10%! "
Li Dong said with a sigh, "Other countries have already started promoting 4G networks. We invested hundreds of billions, but we can't use it. Until now, the 3G utilization rate is only below 10%. These hundreds of billions are almost wasted.
If we want to quickly recover our costs, what should we do?
Of course, it's to increase the number of users and let everyone transition from 2G to 3G. Even if the utilization rate is not 100%, it should be more than 50%.
But why does 3G attract users?
Is it because 3G sounds better?
If you don't have something that interests users, they will not use the 3G network.
Is WeChat okay?
I think it's possible!
Next, our QR code scanning and our red packet functions will all appear in the new version of WeChat.
Think about it. It's such an interesting software. If you use it, how can I not use it?
If your children are using it, how can you not use it?
If you don't have smartphones, what can you do? Buy them. OPPO custom-made 30 million mobile phones. How can they be sold? It's all because of this. These are 30 million mobile 3G users!
Where will the traffic income come from? Use it. If you don't use this software, where will the traffic income come from?
How can the 3G network utilization rate be increased? It depends on these!
CEO Wang, tell me, is this considered stealing business?
50 billion SMS income. If you lose a few billion SMS income, will you really not be able to live?
The traffic income may increase by more than 20 billion, 30 billion, or even 50 billion!
You only know how to calculate the SMS income. Why don't you think about other things?
CEO Wang, everyone is just trying to make a living. You can't possibly drink all the leftovers. Far away is sincerely trying to earn money with everyone. We are different from Tencent.
Tencent is trying to steal your jobs. How can I, Li Dong, do such a thing?
They only know how to use instant messaging and steal business. They don't care about you.
What about us?
Our QR code scanning and red packet functions, including the Far Away mobile phone map and Far Away Mall mobile app, which one of them doesn't consume traffic?
Just our users and business alone will bring you an increase in sales every year. It will definitely exceed your losses!
CEO Wang is not an outsider who doesn't know anything. Why do you have to pretend to be ignorant … "
Li Dong rattled on for a while. Wang Jianzhou did not say a word for a long time!
Damn it. I just said one sentence, and you are already prepared. I have already given you the reason. What else can I say?
When Li Dong was almost done, Wang Jianzhou suddenly interrupted. "You are not only saying this to me, right?"
Li Dong laughed. "It's nothing. I just said it three or four times. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also asked me. This is a win-win situation. You don't have to do this.
CEO Wang should understand the rumors on the Internet. Some people are trying to make use of you. They are deliberately targeting Far Away.
These days, they can't do business, so they can only play with these conspiracies.
CEO Wang, if we really make a big fuss, who will benefit in the end?
I suspect that this matter is most likely done by Tencent!
It is 100% true!
They are not afraid. They have mobile QQ. Their market share is much higher than our PP. If WeChat really dies, mobile QQ will definitely rise in the mobile market. Do you believe it?
When the time comes, since the mobile phone contact list is out, do you think their QQ will give up on this newly established relationship?
In the end, Tencent will still benefit.
You and my clans are the ones who will suffer losses.
I could see through Ma Huateng's intentions with just one look.
CEO Wang, you all must not be tricked … "
Wang Jianzhou can't be bothered to reply to Feng Yu. This guy can't stop talking about Tencent. Wang Jianzhou is scolding Tencent indirectly, but Wang Jianzhou is pointing out Tencent directly. He can't wait for the few companies to attack Tencent now.
But Wang Jianzhou had to admit that Li Dong's words are not baseless.
If it is not beneficial to the major mobile phone companies, they would have done it long ago.
After a few words, Wang Jianzhou suddenly said. "In this promotion, they mentioned that WeChat can be used by any group of people, including illiterate users. During the previous Weibo financing, your CEO Liu said that he will be working with some voice software companies to develop the technology and apply it to these social media apps. General Manager Li, tell me the truth. Is there a breakthrough in this area for WeChat? "
Wang Jianzhou is not a fool to be able to reach this stage in the business world.
He does not know if Ma Huateng thought of this. But when Wang Jianzhou saw Far away's promotion, this was the first thought that came to his mind!
Voice calls!
Illiterate users, how can they use WeChat?
No matter how simple WeChat is, not everyone can use it. Far away, how dare they say this?
And this is not the first time. Back when Weibo financing, Liu Hong said that he and Xunfei are researching practical application cases in this area.
Now that so much time had passed, was it really that strange for Fang Yuan to develop such a function?
Wang Jianzhou could not help but think in this direction!
Not only did he snatch the SMS business, but if Li Dong really does this, he will also snatch the voice call revenue.
If that happens, the major mobile phone companies will not be able to sit still!
Li Dong was slightly stunned on the other side of the phone. Then, he laughed. "CEO Wang, don't you understand the market now? The conversion of voice and data consumes a lot of data. To put it bluntly, the data consumption is no different from the cost of a phone call. Even if there is a difference, so what? You still have to make calls … "
When he said this, Wang Jianzhou understood and said in a deep voice. "General Manager Li, I don't need to say something. You should also understand.
Of course, with the development of technology, some things are inevitable.
We can accept the obsolescence of some old things.
The development of a company is not about suppressing others. Development and innovation are what we need to do.
But there are some things that I have to make clear to Director Li.
Far away is moving too fast, and we can't keep up with the pace.
We just squeezed the SMS market, and now we are squeezing the voice call market. We are not prepared at all, and suddenly, there is a huge change. This change is too sudden.
I can accept it, and the others can't accept it.
Let's develop slowly and give us some time to adapt. Maybe it will be better. What do you think, General Manager Li? "
What Wang Jianzhou said is the truth. It is not that the major mobile phone companies cannot tolerate it. QQ has existed for so many years, and if they cannot tolerate it, there would have been many disputes.
But now, Far away is moving too fast.
Li Dong wanted to snatch away their main source of business before they had even made any preparations. This would make many people feel at a loss and create a huge psychological gap.
In terms of 3G and traffic, although there was an increase, it was not enough to replace voice and SMS for the time being.
Li Dong laughed. "CEO Wang, you are overthinking it. I said the impact is not big, and you are worried. How about this? Let's not talk about it. Let's bet again. If your voice call revenue is lower than last year, I, Li Dong, will make up for it! But if it is not lower by the end of the year, we can continue to deepen our cooperation, including the mobile phone customization business, top-up business, and the launch of Far away's custom traffic card business … This way, it will be beneficial for all of us. What do you think, CEO Wang? "
Wang Jianzhou scratched his head when he heard about gambling. He had never seen an entrepreneur like Feng Yu.
Gambling on the slightest thing!
The mobile voice call revenue is in the hundreds of billions. Li Dong's net worth is not even enough to cover their annual revenue. Where does he get the confidence to say this?!
But this shows that Li Dong is still confident. Otherwise, with Li Dong's character, he will not do something that will put him at a disadvantage.
Wang Jianzhou is not interested in gambling.
As a state-owned enterprise, signing a contract with Li Dong once is enough. If he does it again, what does he think he is?
However, Li Dong's words did make him feel a little relieved. In the end, he said, "We'll see."
Currently, it is all speculation, and it will not affect the interests of the operators.
When the new version of WeChat is launched, we will see how it goes.
If the revenue drops too much, no matter what Li Dong says, those few companies will not let it go.
But if the impact wasn't too great, then there was no need to fight to the death with Fang Yuan just for this.
Li Dong naturally understood the meaning behind Wang Jianzhou's words.
After hanging up the phone, Li Dong smiled and said to Shen Qian, who called him for dinner, "It's done. Mobile will not have any problems in the short term. The other two companies are about the same. Mobile is the leader in the industry. If they are not involved, I will not be too careless with the other two companies. If not for the large scale cooperation agreement with them, it will not be so easy this time. "
30 million mobile phone customization business, 36 billion VAM agreement …
These are the main reasons why Mobile did not want to make a big move.
With Li Dong not encroaching on a large part of their market, anyone would have to think clearly about whether it is worth it.
Li Dong chose to cooperate with Mobile instead of Unicom and Telecom because Mobile is the strongest.
Otherwise, based on the smoothness of the 3G network, it would be more suitable for him to choose Unicom.
After settling the industry leader, it is hard to say if Lao Er and Lao San will still be willing to help.
They are even watching Mobile from the sidelines. Based on Li Dong's understanding of them, they will not make any big moves next. At most, they will just do some small tricks.
Seeing his relaxed expression, Shen Qian couldn't help but ask, "You've already made up your mind to pull them onto your pirate ship, right?"
Li Dong was speechless. "What do you mean by 'on board'? This is called willingly taking the bait. Moreover, they will not lose anything by cooperating with me. Why would they not cooperate? If I don't do WeChat, others will. I just don't want to fall out with them head-on, so I took a roundabout way to give everyone a way out. This is a good thing for everyone. Don't you think I am more mature now? "
Shen Qian actually agreed that Li Dong is much more mature than before.
If it was in the past, he would have taken them head-on and would not have cared if Mobile was willing or not.
If that was really the case, in the future, both sides will fight openly and covertly. In the end, things might even blow up. With Li Dong's hot temper, it is very likely that this will happen.
But now, before Li Dong introduced WeChat, he had pulled Mobile to his side. Obviously, it was not just for the promotion of 3G. He probably expected this scene today.
If both sides did not have previous cooperation, Wang Jianzhou would not have called him to communicate calmly.
Fighting back and forth, and with an opponent around, Li Dong might be at a disadvantage.
But now, with just a few words, both sides have chosen to reduce the big problem to a small one because of their previous cooperation. It can be seen that Li Dong's plan is effective.
But looking at Dong Xuebing's smug face, Shen Qian rolled her eyes and walked away. She will not give this guy a good attitude. Praising him is enough to make him fly to the sky!
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