Disappointed at the Tom's B2B model instead of B2C model plus B2B model

[pesik90]

TomTom is focused more on B2B model instead of B2C model as B2C model is not getting any updates. B2B model is more profitable as B2B has deeper and larger pockets of moneys-thats undestood. OEMs with in-dash Nav is definitely bigger larger and deeper pockets with moneys that Consumers like u and I spending 20 dollars a year. Disappointing at Tomtom not interested in us B2C MODEL to update apps and make Nav. Google Maps is the way to go for now.

 

[Willy875]

Instead of improving their application, the opposite is happening.

 

[pesik90]

Instead of improving their application, the opposite is happening.

Exactly, WIlly. TOm is focused on Business 2 Business model as was explained to me, instead of B2Consumer model. This is what I wrote to TomTom agent:
Hey Sandy,
Any updates? (Of Course, Not. I told u Sandy, its dead. Tom is focused on OEM in-dash Nav B2B (business -to-Business model, and let B2C (business-to-consumer model die)).
I hope Tom will do BOTH at the same time: B2B AND B2C model, but I understand that B2B OEM in-dash Nav has deeper larger and bigger pockets with moneys than a poor B2C model with 20 dollars a year for App Nav. Its disappointing to see the dying B2C model of Tom.
I truly believe that the B2B model of TomTom with the Tom's investment into in-dash OEM nav, it will NOT survive for too long because most consumers do not use the built-in, in-dash Nav, on their vehicles at all, particularly after the "free" 1-year trial of OEM's in-dash Nav expires after 1 year. I have spoken to multiple patients of mine and asked them if they use in-dash Nav, all said: "No". Everyone told me they use 70% ANdroid Auto's Google Maps for their Nav (even if they have free 1-yr current trial of OEM's in-dash Nav.) and the other 30% use Google Maps' Car Play. In fact, not even 1 person will be "upgrading" their in-dash nav to a PAID in-dash OEM Nav subscription, after their free 1-year trial expires.
So, I think, right now there is orgasm for TomTOm to sell B2B Nav model to OEMs for the built-in in-dash Nav of TOm, but in 5 to 7 years from now, OEMs will realize that consumers are not renewing the TOm subscrition nor consumers are using their on-dash Nav from Tom at all, and in 5-7 years from now OEMs and Tom will loose the orgasm that they have going on now.
I think the best model for Tom is to NOT let slow death of B2C model and keep people like you and I happy by updating their TomTom Go Expert apps, so truckers and car owners (like u and I) can still enjoy the TomTom Go Expert App on smartphone and Android Auto, and improve the B2C model of the App for consumers like u and I because in 5-7 years, Consumers like u and I can keep the orgasm going in 5-7 yrs from now.
Will see what Tom wants to do in the future.
Willy, this is my pure opinion. I think I am correct, but only time will tell if TomTom will move in the B2C direcx with app updates and making it better, Your thoughts, WIlly?

 

[Willy875]

Your thoughts, WIlly?

Well, I think you've said pretty much everything.