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Articles tagged with: Mobile Broadband
Pay as You Go mobile broadband overtakes contract deals
October sales figures from the UK broadband comparison web site, Broadband Expert show for the first time that consumers prefer Pay as You Go mobile broadband to contract mobile broadband. The comparison site reports that 53% of mobile broadband customers during the month opted for Pay as You Go deals compared to 47% who have taken contract deals. more
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Mobile broadband to overtake fixed-line internet connections in the UK in 2011
Mobile broadband connections will exceed fixed-line broadband connections in 2011, according to a report to be released by mobileSQUARED later this week. By 2011 the number of active 3G devices in the UK will be 36.3 million, as well as 6.4 million dongles/embedded devices, taking the total number of mobile broadband connections to 42.7 million versus expected broadband internet users of 42.5 million. more
Is the mobile broadband laptop deal bubble about to burst?
In the latest user poll conducted by UK based broadband comparison website Broadband Genie, more than 60% of those taking part said they felt so-called 'free' laptop deals don't offer enough value for money. Just 15% of those who answered the poll thought they were good value. more
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Finnish Operator to Increase Mobile Data Download Speeds
Finland based mobile network operator, DNA says that it has upgraded the available mobile data download speeds to a peak rate of 10Mbps. more
Related Tags: hspa-evolution, hspa+, dna, broadband, Finland
Telcos warned about mobile, wireless internet speed advertising
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an advisory paper to the country's telecoms operators for use when advertising mobile and wireless internet. more
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Mobile Broadband enjoys Strong Traction amongst Global Enterprises
A survey commissioned by the GSMA of 1000 enterprises across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific has revealed that HSPA Mobile Broadband technology is growing in popularity amongst global IT decision makers. The survey revealed that a high number of global organisations currently rely on HSPA for Mobile Broadband connectivity compared to those that use Wi-Fi. more
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Mobile Broadband Providers deliver a Quarter of Advertised Speeds
New research by broadband comparison site Broadband-Expert, has revealed that, on average, UK mobile broadband providers are delivering just 24% of advertised download speeds to consumers who sign up for their mobile broadband services. more
Emerging markets need a practical approach for mobile broadband to succeed
Although low fixed-line and PC penetration in developing markets provides an opportunity for mobile broadband to become a viable fixed-line alternative, for operators to succeed, 'pragmatism' must be the watchword in terms of access technology, devices, deployment and market approach. more
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Average Mobile Broadband usage Doubles in Sweden
The rapid growth of the average usage per mobile broadband subscriber in Sweden reconfirms the potential of 3G/HSPA technology to become a real alternative of fixed broadband. Experts say that making margin on mobile broadband is not impossible even at such traffic levels but the business environment is clearly becoming more challenging compared to the voice centric era. more
Related Tags: 3g, opex, hi3g, Sweden
Mobile Broadband to Surpass Fixed Broadband in Brazil by 2011
Mobile broadband will surpass fixed broadband in Brazil by 2011, reaching nearly 27 million data card users in 2014 from 1.5 million in 2008, according to a new report from Pyramid Research. Data cards are set to become an important driver of broadband adoption in Brazil. Operators should be prepared for strong, sustained growth going forward as mobile broadband becomes a true alternative to fixed broadband in Brazil, notes Fernando Faria, analyst at Pyramid Research and author of the report. more
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