By: Ian Mansfield |
The Mobile Broadband Device market will claim a global installed base of over
525 million units by 2016, according to just released research from analyst firm
Strategy Analytics. The report shows steady growth for external modems over the
forecast period.
This expansion will be driven by device costs, more flexible tariffs, a shift
to LTE and growth in mobile hotspots for multiple devices, such as tablets and
other consumer electronics. Embedded modems, however, will experience slower
growth due to the higher cost of embedding cellular capabilities and the need
for additional data services.
"Strategy Analytics anticipates continued growth in mobile broadband
devices as operators improve user segmentation, such as flexible plans and
content bundling all underpinned by LTE," commented Andrew Brown, Director,
Wireless Enterprise Strategies and author of the report.
"Mobile hotspots have been a highlight in this sector, typically enabling
up to five devices at a time to connect anywhere on one data plan. The growth in
the number and variety of Wi-Fi enabled devices, has considerably increased the
value proposition of these mobile hotspot devices," he added.
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