gogo inc at mid-year
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The most important thing long-term investors need to know about Gogo's year so far, and what's to come.TRANSCRIPT
3 Things You Need to Know
Gogo at Mid-Year
1) Competition Heating Up
Why Gogo Should WorryAT&T already has a
network of installed towers to compete on domestic flights.
AT&T has almost $4 billion cash on-hand and is profitable, while Gogo has just $200 million, and has yet to turn a profit.
Though AT&T could undercut on price for domestic flights, Gogo is the first-mover and already has relationships with airlines.
AT&T doesn’t have the satellite network Gogo does for trans-oceanic flights.
AT&T (NYSE: T) Enters SpaceWhy Gogo Still Has an Edge
2) Positive Business Momentum
2) Positive Business Momentum
3) What to Watch
Revenue per AircraftLong-term contracts
being signed are important, but only if revenue increases on planes.
Last quarter, the average commercial plane brought in $9,200 in service revenue. Continued growth above 15% would be a very positive sign.
Gogo’s desire to tap into the international markets is key, as it will help build a moat against deep-pocketed competitors.
Listen to conference calls for any details on international connectivity and the popularity of the offering with passengers.
3) What to Watch
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