Subscriptions to mobile broadband to hit 3 billion in 5 years
Ericsson’s new CEO says that there will be 7 billion mobile subscribers by 2015 and this should increase to 50 billion connections by 2020.
The telecom landscape will change massively during the upcoming years and on Monday, the CFO and CEO – elect, Hans Vestberg, shared the vision he had of the industry for the next couple of years and for as far ahead as 2050.
At the Broadband World Forum Europe in Paris, Vestberg said that they would have nearly 3 billion mobile broadband subscribers. There are currently more than 4 billion users of mobiles in the world and that, in 5 years, the forecasts are for more than 7 billion, also adding that this figure will naturally include people who have more than a SIM.
It is amazing what is ahead of us, he said.
He added that broadband will move from installation phase to the deployment phase, comparing broadband’s development to coal, steam and iron, which brought about steel and heavy engineering and the railways, which lead to steam ships; both of which resulted in new ‘highways’, or chances to explore new avenues.
By 2020, broadband should be deployed to a large extent, Vestberg added, saying that telecom companies have the chance to lead the move into the services and applications which will be operated on these highways. There is a possibility of 50 billion connections by 2020, he said, saying that not all these connections will be operated at the same time and that not all will be used by humans. The non – human connections include installing soft SIM cards in cars which are set to switch on the lights on the motorway during late night when required, thereby reducing power wastage.
In 2050, he added, sustainability will be the main focus and that the industry can reduce CO2 emissions by at least 15% with a bit of investment.
Source - totaltele.com
Past 12 months sees the number of mobile broadband users increase three fold
Broadband comparison website Broadband Finder has found that the number of people using mobile broadband has increased 3 times in the past year, confirming the fast growth in the number of mobile broadband users. The industry forecasts shows that this amount could increase 40 fold within the next 8 years and this number could be in the range of 418 million come 2017, according to Coda Research Consultancy.
Broadband Finder have revealed that the number of people coming to their website from mobile devices has increased and that a large number of people are coming to conduct a comparison of mobile broadband services.
The popularity of mobile broadband lies in the fact that it is very easy to access the internet or check your email regardless of where you currently are. You do not have to worry about any wires or about being in a hotspot. Mobile broadband enables the user to access the internet whenever he wants and wherever he likes to. All that you require is a dongle, a device which is plugged into a laptop or any other portable computer. The presence of an in – built mobile broadband receiver will dispose of the need for this as well.
Thomas Newton of Broadband Finder says that the flexibility of mobile broadband provides a high level of freedom to its users. This is precisely what the modern user wants, he says. He continues by advising potential customers to compare offers from all broadband providers as more and more networks are providing them at great prices.
In a pricing structure which is similar to that found on fixed – line broadband, mobile phone users will be able to get mobile broadband on a PAYG basis or on a monthly contract basis. With the capability of being mobile becoming more and more attractive, the prices are falling, making it more affordable for potential customers.
Source - prweb.com
Number of broadband connections worldwide reach 445 million
The Broadband Forum revealed the most recent broadband figures which cover the 2nd quarter of 2009. It revealed an increase of nearly 12.9 million connections, thereby making it 445 million total. IPTV also experienced a 11% growth, thereby taking the number of subscribers to 26.9 million, with a 54% increase in the number of connections in Asia to 3 million.
Western Europe’s growth has fallen. A number of other regions have also seen decline in numbers based on figures from the previous quarter, though Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe are going against the trend with the growth level going up.
The league table of the top 10 countries in terms of number of broadband connections puts the UK at no. 6, which is the same as in the previous quarter. China is getting nearer to the 100 million mark, currently having 93.5 million subscribers, which is a 23% jump from that of last year.
When looking at the access of particular technology, DSL takes up 64% of the market, cable 21% and fibre 13%. The remaining 1% is taken up by Wireless and Sattelite or Other. Demand for fibre – optic cable services are increasing with the growth of IPTV services.
According to the Chairman and the President of the Broadband Forum, George Dobrowski, the report reveals that while the adoption of broadband is tied to the state of the global economy, technology continues to improve. He added that he believes that this year has revealed that broadband expansion isn’t just found only in the top industrialized countries, but is a big factor in enabling developing countries to make an impact.
He continued by saying that the broadband forum continues to be a part of innovation in broadband and that with their newest work based on IPTV network and service assurance, they are continuing to make sure that the industry will have every tool and specification that is require in order to optimize networks and to realize the possibilities of IPTV and broadband in the world.
