This study intends to contribute to a better understanding about the current use of mobile Internet, by analyzing the usage patterns of mobile broadband in Portugal, both in terms of access frequency and means of usage, and type of activities developed broken down by means of access, whether by the use of USB stick or phone (Smartphone type). This analysis also includes fixed Internet access, especially concerning its impact on the use of mobile Internet.
Bearing in mind that, users of mobile Internet service value mobile broadband services, it is important to analyse how such use is made in order to better monitor and regulate the development of this market.
The study was conducted based on a survey carried out between mid-June and mid-July of 2011, to Portuguese residents age 15 and over, on a representative sample of 3076 respondents.
- Mobile Broadband in Portugal - means of access, types of usage and differences compared to fixed broadband https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?categoryId=345359
- 1. Executive summary
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Methodology
- 4. Internet users by type of access
- 5. Internet usage in Portugal
- 6. Respondents opinion: fixed and USB modem access
- 7. Conclusions
- References
- List of acronyms
- Mobile Broadband in Portugal - means of access, types of usage and differences compared to fixed broadband (PDF 460 Kb)
