NOTAS: | "Ovum expects global mobile connections to reach 8.2 billion in 2017 and annual mobile service revenues to increase to $1.1tn. The continued growth in emerging markets, sustained strong performance of the US, and growing impact of mobile broadband will be the primary growth drivers. This report is an accompaniment to Ovum’s 2012–17 mobile forecasts, which were published in August 2012. It explores the trends behind the forecasts, analyzes the implications for operators, and provides insight into the strategies for market success over the next five years." |