TY - JOUR AB - The paper investigates the evolution of the successful mobile internet service i‐mode in Japan, identifies the relevant explanatory factors, and provides implications for the further development of mobile data communications in Europe. In conclusion, the paper argues that there must be a balanced and efficient mix of industry coordination, service experimentation, and dynamic competition in order to provide a foundation for mobile data success in Europe. VL - 6 IS - 6 SN - 1463-6697 DO - 10.1108/14636690410568623 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/14636690410568623 AU - Lindmark Sven AU - Bohlin Erik AU - Andersson Erik PY - 2004 Y1 - 2004/01/01 TI - Japan's mobile internet success story – facts, myths, lessons and implications T2 - info PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 348 EP - 358 Y2 - 2024/04/26 ER -