A new report published yesterday by the UN indicates that 67% of the world’s population, or two-thirds total, are mobile subscribers- far outweighing Online access.
67% of the world’s population represents around 4.6B people, up from only 1B in 2002, indicating staggering continued growth. In developing nations, however, the uptake is even more substantial with 57% of the total population in these nations being mobile subscribers, even though other technologies are scarce.
To compile the report, the UN tallied mobile phone, land-line telephone and internet usage in 159 countries, which ranged from the most advanced European nations to the least developed nations in sub-Saharan Africa. The report also found that Internet use has grown, but at a much slower pace. It’s no secret that mobile devices are replacing computers in many parts of the world, and that a large majority of Web usage is attributed to mobile.
The potential for mobile marketing is obvious, especially in developing nations, with cellular penetration (CP) more than doubling in developing nations such as Africa and India since 2005. The CP in emerging markets exceeded 50% for the first time in 2009, reaching an estimated 57% by the end of the year, the report claims.
Providers and carriers are already taking note, as earlier this month, Vodafone revealed it will target consumers in India and across Africa with two new, ultra-low cost handsets which will support mobile banking and other services. Without immense competition as felt in developed nations such as the US and European countries, the possibilities are endless.
Yeah its true majority of us has cellphones. Through our cellphones we can easily locate, communicate to our family and friends, And convenient to use. Wherever we go whatever we do cellphones will bring out the best for us. Thank you for the informative article. Now I know 67% of our world’s population are cellphone users. More power to your site! God bless
Today Cellphones are aloso part of over life,even I can’t go anywhere without my mobile,because with the help of mobile i can easily send mails without laptop,it’s really helpful gadget..I think ratio of mobile subscriber’s are increasing day by day..
One has to wonder, is this a positive or a negative thing saru – the fact that most people can´t leave the house without their phone, and become anxious if they are without them? Do we control the technology or does the technology control us?
Do we control the technology or does the technology control us?
I appericate with you Briefgold,It’s really complicated question,because we also don’t know that who control the technology..i meant if we remove technology from over life,can we progress?.
Yup its true now a day’s most people ues mobile phones it has become basic necessity. It has become so important that if you forget your cell phone even for a day you are helpless