Chapter 118

Stephenson, the CEO of aTandT, flew back to New York in a hurry. After getting off the plane, regardless of the fatigue of the journey, he immediately drove to the location of Thomas' company on the banks of the Hudson River in the Manhattan peninsula. Eight??One Chinese ≈=≤≤≥≥≥≤≤≤≤

Stephenson went to Mexico for business activities this time, and originally planned to return a week later, but his old friend Thomas called him specially and revealed an amazing news, so he had to hurry back. For this reason, I didn't even have time to attend the signing ceremony of the two costly projects, which was a very rude behavior. But he couldn't take care of so much anymore. After all, if what Thomas said on the phone was true, it would be a huge business opportunity.

Stephenson rushed into Thomas' office without waiting for the secretary's introduction. Thomas was on the phone at this time, and Stephenson who suddenly rushed in was taken aback.

"What about the thing you said, let me see it!" Stephenson said out of breath, there is no such thing as a multinational monopoly netbsp; Thomas covered the phone's microphone and gestured to follow in The secretary is out of here. Then the phone call ended quickly, and then he said to Stephenson, "Why did you come back so quickly? Isn't it still a week away?"

"How can I sit still after listening to your call? Which company's product is it? Is it Motorola?" Stephenson asked curiously.

"It's a small company called Yota Communications. It was only established a few months ago, otherwise I wouldn't have found out now!" Thomas said while taking out a phone that Stephenson had never seen before. things and handed them to him.

"Is this the thing? It looks very delicate, how do you use it?" Stephenson asked curiously.

"It can't be used here. It can only be used near the campuses of New York University or Columbia University. This is not the coverage area of ​​the signal." Thomas put on his coat while talking, and the two left the office.

Thomas' driver drove the two to the Columbia University campus. Thomas pointed to the part of the pager that displayed the signal and said, "Look, the signal here is very good. I think we should have no problem here!"

After Thomas finished speaking, he took out another yota pager, entered some text casually, and pressed the send button, and Stephenson's pager soon responded. Thomas took the pager in Stephenson's hand, pressed it a few times in front of his face, and quickly displayed the content he had just sent.

"Wow! It's great, this thing is so practical! I don't even know how to describe it, I really want to buy one right away!" Stephenson couldn't help admiring.

"This is just the cheapest product of this company. They also have a yotaphone product that supports two-way duplex wireless calls. The calling range is similar to this yota pager. As long as the pager can be used, the yotaphone can be used, but the yotaphone It is too expensive, and most students will not buy this kind of thing!" Thomas explained in detail for Stephenson.

"It's incredible, what is the origin of this company?" Stephenson asked impatiently.

"I don't know, I only know that their CEO is an undergraduate student at Harvard Medical School, and she is also a woman. Oh, yes, she also invested in a company called Microsoft." Thomas told Stephen everything he knew. inferior.

"I'll think of a way to see if I can get this technology. It's a pity that such a good thing is in the hands of a small company!" Stephenson replied.

"Don't think about it, I have already consulted. From its establishment to now, this company has registered more than 300 core patents in the Patent Office, covering all aspects of mobile communications that I know. I am afraid it will be difficult to get around. I have heard about these patents, and I heard that this company has recruited a large number of lawyers, I think they must have been prepared for a long time!" Thomas said with a little regret.

"Where did they get the technology? Could it be that they bought a communication laboratory? But even Motorola and Bell Labs are still researching this technology!" Stephenson said a little unconvinced.

"Anyway, this is an opportunity. I don't care what method you use, whether it's cooperation or acquisition, you must get these technologies! If your performance next year is still so bleak, I really can't explain it to my customers! "Thomas said to Stephenson in a serious tone.

"Of course I know the importance of these technologies, but have you ever thought about Thomas, this small company has hired so many lawyers and registered so many patents at the very beginning! Don't you think they actually know their own value?" Stephenson analyzed.

"Who says what you mean?" Thomas felt as if he understood a little bit.

"You just told me that they also have a product that supports two-way duplex wireless calls. I would like to ask you Thomas. It stands to reason that the phone called is more attractive to everyone, but why are they now focusing on pagers?" Stephenson asked back.

"Because the price of yotaphone is high!" Thomas said subconsciously.

"That's just one aspect of Thomas. You have to admit that I have been in this industry all my life. I understand some problems a little better than you. There is an important reason why you didn't mention it, that is, the yotaphone has no way to compete with ours. The landline is connected, so he is still a display!" Stephenson said with some pride.

"I understand, Stephenson, you are such a genius, yota communication is inseparable from you aTandT. Because you are the largest fixed-line operator, yotaphone can only function when connected to the telephone network..." Thomas excitedly He talked endlessly.

"I think the other party must understand this, but they are unwilling or even afraid of being acquired by us, so they build their own operation network, but they must also be waiting for someone with a discerning eye to discover the value of their products! Thomas , we have to get in touch with them as soon as possible, and it is best to reach a cooperation intention with them immediately, this technology can change the fate of many companies, we can't let European or Canadian telecommunications companies get ahead!" Stephenson is impatient Said.