The analyst firm Frost & Sullivan has hailed mobile broadband’s increasingly important role in future communication and Internet access services. With more than 62% of the worlds population (6.6 billion) connected to a cellular network, it's easy to see why.

This situation is paving the way for various emerging wireless technologies (Mobile WiMAX etc.) to make major inroads into the market:


Indeed, over recent months the price of UK based mobile broadband services has begun to drop, propelling said technologies ever closer to consumer acceptable price points.

We can't help but wonder how long it will be before mobile broadband services begin to pose a serious threat to fixed-line alternatives. Never underestimate the desire for access flexibility. Presently it's still too restrictive and costly for what you get.