I mean, most people around here would prefer telecos to just be dumb pipes, with the most want innovation being faster speeds. Regardless, some developments I c

I mean, most people around here would prefer telecos to just be dumb pipes, with the most want innovation being faster speeds. Regardless, some developments I can remember recently: - 4G roll outs - Essentially free SMS (in the UK at least) - Psudo-phone leasing (http://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pay-monthly/vodafone-red-hot/index.htm http://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pay-monthly/vodafone-red-hot/...) - "Home Boosters" (i.e. http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-accessories/sure-signal http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-accessories/sure-sign...) - Stuff like WiFi on the underground (http://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/internet/wi-fi/index.htm http://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/internet/wi-fi/index.htm) Sure, nothing that changes their core value proposition, but plenty of products that indicate a willingness to "innovate". Things like the home boosters stand out particularly to me; the vast majority of their customers will never need such a device, but for those who do, it will be invaluable.