Updated: Forecast: global mobile subscribers, 2010-2015

Summary:

The number of mobile subscribers is growing steadily across the globe, but each continent tells a different story about 3G and 4G penetration, market saturation and the rate of future growth. This report looks at the global mobile landscape over the next five years, forecasting the number of subscribers and the penetration of 3G and 4G services by both continent and country. In particular we look at new markets such as China and India, possibilities in developing countries in Africa and the Middle East, and saturation in the first world. Companies mentioned in this report include HTC, Motorola and Samsung. For a full list of companies, and to read the full report, sign up for a free trial.

  1. Table of contents
  2. Executive summary
    1. Methodology
    2. Definitions
  3. Introduction
  4. Forecasts
    1. Africa and The Middle East
    2. Asia-Pacific
    3. The Americas
    4. Europe
  5. Key takeaways
  6. About Peter Crocker
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