As you can see there are many issues that will impact the adoption
of the Wireless Internet regardless of which protocol is
used or how cool the devices look. Some of these issues, such
as security and privacy, will be partially sorted out in the PC
world but mobility will add a layer of complexity that the Wired
Internet industry has not yet begun to tackle.
The dot.com era has certainly reminded us that no matter
how cool and interesting the technology, the talk will eventually
turn to how to make it profitable. Content that has value
must be protected from unauthorized use and copying.
Mobility will challenge how pricing can be structured, bills presented,
and revenue gathered in ways that do not inhibit trial
and adoption.