Currently, television networks in the United States can generally be divided into two categories.
One type offers free access to all American users, mainly generating revenue from advertisements.
These include networks like CBS, NBC, etc., whose signals are primarily transmitted via satellite and radio.
The other type includes networks like HBO, adult channels, which primarily operate on a subscription model.
Due to their different signal transmission methods, they face different limitations.
In some respects, as the largest telecommunication and network operator in the United States, AT&T can be considered the father of all paid television networks.
From the perspective of the website itself, given the current user numbers are insufficient for an IPO to raise capital in the market,
the biggest profit centers, other than paid subscriptions, would have to be IP adaptations.
However, the terrestrial networks, being the big players, exploit their broader media platforms to capture the largest share of the television and film market, while refusing to bear any risks.
This forced Wang Jian to shift his focus to subscription television networks.
Yet compared to smaller websites, paid networks like HBO remain towering giants, and they propose extremely stringent conditions.
At this moment, due to Motorola’s ambition, AT&T came knocking.
Honestly, Wang Jian had underestimated AT&T’s concerns over the "Iridium" project.
The largest operator in the United States changed its corporate strategy to protect its foundational interests.
Not only did they issue new stocks, but they also engaged in exchanges of interest to prevent Wall Street from investing in the "Iridium" project.
Moreover, they invested substantial funds into companies like Qualcomm and Fairchild that were dedicated to researching third-generation telecommunications technologies.
AT&T hoped to count on this technology in the future to counter the "satellite communication" advocated by Motorola.
Thus, technology media jokingly said: this was the most direct confrontation between large corporations since IBM announced the PC standard, targeting the then-struggling Apple.
This nearly caused the browser disputes between Microsoft and Netscape, two major companies, to vanish from technology media headlines.
Of course, because AT&T joined forces with the other three major operators for a furious counterattack, many companies mysteriously benefitted.
For instance, Qualcomm, ARM, and certainly, Nokia, as Motorola’s biggest competitor, all received investments from AT&T.
Consequently, the website that Nokia fancy also unexpectedly received good fortune.
"Wang, AT&T has already pressured HBO and Netflix," Lehman said over the phone, "but they have a precondition."
Hmm?
Wang Jian, who was waiting to raise the price significantly, was a bit perplexed.
They agreed just like that?
It turns out AT&T is truly charitable in the United States!
He skeptically asked over the phone, "What condition?"
"You need to attend the Nokia product launch in Helsinki as the website founder and bestselling author," Lehman said, with the sound of papers shuffling in the background.
"And during the launch, you’ll demonstrate the new mobile phone’s app related to the website alongside Nokia’s president."
"This involves multiple industries and complex interests," Wang Jian, still somewhat petty, asked, "Is that really okay?"
"Don’t worry, under the influence of AT&T, those two companies will make the biggest concessions," Lehman said in a relaxed tone, "Besides, Goldman Sachs will also be involved in the negotiation."
"AT&T and the other four major operators are currently acting like they’ve gone mad. Not just HBO, even Warner behind them isn’t willing to face the wrath of these giants."
"They don’t have the guts to play tricks."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Jian sat in his office and quietly reflected for a while.
Then, he called Tom and Dorsey into his office via the intercom.
"Tom, you and Lehman go negotiate with HBO and Netflix," he spun a pen in his hand, "and remember to keep me updated on any developments."
"And Dorsey," Wang Jian thought for a moment, "have you attended a tech product launch before?"
Dorsey nodded, "I have seen the launch events of Apple, Microsoft, and IBM products in person."
"Then, congratulations. This time you have the opportunity to go on stage."
Wang Jian remembered what Lynn had said earlier and instructed Dorsey, "Right, remember to post an announcement on the homepage of the website."
"Announce that our website will soon be collaborating with Nokia."
After Tom and Dorsey left the office to attend to their respective tasks,
Wang Jian looked through some documents about new Nokia phones left by the Nokia representatives from their last visit.
"Ah, I can’t go on stage and know nothing about this Nokia 9000."
Just as Wang Jian was making tense preparations to appear in public for the first time not as a bestselling author but as a "Technology Elite,"
Sarah was also sitting in front of her computer, frantically pulling her hair.
"Prison Break" season two, how should she write it?
Heaven help her, she was just a Latino girl under 19, who hardly went to school.
How had she suddenly become a somewhat famous author and screenwriter by her once younger brother?
She repeatedly refreshed the web page, thoroughly enjoying the bliss of "binge-watching."
Suddenly, she noticed a new message on the homepage of the website.
"Famous bestselling author and website founder Wang Jian will travel to Finland to attend a Nokia product launch.
On the upcoming Nokia phones, there will also be a mobile app for the website.
Dear readers, if you want to keep up with your favorite novels, please pay close attention to the Nokia 9000 phone."
Wang Jian is going to Finland?
Sarah searched for the weather in this country and was shocked.
-77 degrees Fahrenheit?
Isn’t that country too cold?
Sarah pondered for a moment, then shut down her computer and prepared to go buy a blue down jacket.
"Ah, Wang Jian has always been not very good at taking care of himself."
Around the same time, in another apartment in Brooklyn, Lily and Lynn from Omnicom Advertising were thoughtfully looking at this information.
Meanwhile, inside the Amazon corporate building.
The President’s assistant was presenting a work report to Jeff Bezos.
"Currently, AT&T has decided to fully support Nokia and use various means to compete against Motorola."
Bezos stroked his bald head and muttered, "But Nokia did not come to us for collaboration; they went to Motorola."
The President’s assistant nodded, "Nokia chose wangwen.com, that bestselling author Wang Jian."
Bezos frowned, "First, go and negotiate with major publishers to buy out the electronic rights of those poorly selling books."
"I personally am inclined to agree with collaborating with Motorola. However, we need to send some engineers to also participate in the design of this program."
"Engineers for cell phones?" The assistant looked at the bald president in surprise.
Bezos nodded, "Actually, I’m not very optimistic about Motorola."
"But this matter has also reminded me of the electronic browsing sales channel."
"If Motorola’s plan fails and the technical threshold for cell phones is lowered, we too must be capable of launching our own e-reader."