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KPN says IP-based messaging cannibalised SMS traffic in Q1 but consumer KPIs show overall SMS growth

KPN has stated in its 1Q11 results that accelerated changing customer behaviour became visible in the cellco’s home market, the Netherlands, during the quarter. Specifically, KPN saw its SMS revenues fall ‘dramatically’ in 1Q11, according to CEO Eelco Blok, who told Reuters that SMS traffic declined 10% year-on-year in March 2011.