Posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Growing Mobile Data Use Turned Up Heat on Carriers in Q3
GigaOM
While some elements of the mobile market continue to contract in light of the economic downturn, other signs point to a resurgence. Total mobile handset sales continue to decline (although at a slower rate than in 2008), however, smartphones sales have shown strong growth. Mobile broadband subscribers also are increasing at a rapid rate, expected to grow from 225 million in March 2009 to 250 million by year-end, according to some estimates.
