It would have mattered greatly, in Nokia's favor as it would have forced them to innovate, and if not, at least replicate in order to maintain market in the US.

It would have mattered greatly, in Nokia's favor as it would have forced them to innovate, and if not, at least replicate in order to maintain market in the US. The problem is now, they had such a huge market share in the "non" smart phone world which is now beginning to move to the smart phone world, only to find that they are the bottom of the list now. Having a market presence amongst real competition will not only help you, but will force you to stay alive.