The next six years will see smartphone subscriptions triple and LTE network deployment make large strides in North America, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, which details the ongoing evolution of the wireless industry. Mobile subscriptions are expected to increase from 6.3 billion in 2012 to 9.3 billion in 2019. That figure includes 5.6 billion smartphone subscriptions, meaning smartphones will make up about 60 percent of the overall mobile phone market, an increase from the 25-30 percent they represent now.
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The Wireless Universe Is (Too?) Rapidly Expanding
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani November 13, 2013 09:27 AMThe next six years will see smartphone subscriptions triple and LTE network deployment make large strides in North America, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, which details the ongoing evolution of the wireless industry. Mobile subscriptions are expected to increase from 6.3 billion in 2012 to 9.3 billion in 2019. That figure includes 5.6 billion smartphone subscriptions, meaning smartphones will make up about 60 percent of the overall mobile phone market, an increase from the 25-30 percent they represent now.