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Feature Story
Across the developing world, mobile networks are bringing basic
financial capabilities to people with no credit, no cash savings, and
in some cases no verifiable, unique tokens of identity. Most
notably in Africa and the Subcontinent, mobile payments are increasing
asset liquidity and fungibility – especially in rural areas
– and bringing thousands of new participants into financial
networks, which in turn should eventually increase the average level of
wealth.
IDC Press Center
There were more than 450 million mobile Internet users worldwide in
2009, a number that is expected to more than double by the end of 2013.
Driven by the popularity and affordability of mobile phones,
smartphones, and other wireless devices, IDC's Worldwide Digital
Marketplace Model and Forecast (an IDC Database service) expects the
number of mobile devices accessing the Internet to surpass the one
billion mark over the next four years.
An in-depth global survey of banks, consumers, and corporations
conducted by IDC Financial Insights reveals that the adoption of
digital services – defined as the distribution of content,
information, or product across the Internet, mobile device, or other
electronic delivery channel – continues to grow, and
financial institutions recognize the critical need to invest in this
channel.
The Western European mobile phone market rose for the first time in the
last 15 months. During the third quarter of 2009 (3Q09) the Western
European market grew 5% year-on-year, according to IDC's European
Mobile Phone Tracker. Handset shipments totaled 46.8 million units,
representing sequential growth of 11%, which shows that consumer demand
is picking up and operators are not so reluctant to stock up for the
Christmas season.
IDC CEMA Communications
Studies
This study describes the submarine Internet cables poised to supplant
expensive satellite broadband services and provide competition for the
existing monopoly-operated cable in West Africa. It reviews the current
state of play in West Africa and the likely shaping up of the region in
2010 as cable systems become operational.
This IDC Insight analyzes the development of mobile broadband in
Hungary and its impact on the fixed broadband segment, while focusing
on how Magyar Telkom, which operates both fixed and mobile networks, is
adapting to these trends.
IDC Integrates its EMEA
Telecoms Research
Due to client requests and a general feeling that the time was right,
IDC EMEA will be integrating its telecoms research throughout 2010.
Look for new content on Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East,
and
Africa in the following EMEA research services:
Business
Network Services
Consumer
Broadband Services
Enterprise
Communications
Infrastructure
Enterprise Mobility
Mobile
Consumer Services
Network
Life-Cycle Services
Unified
Communications
In addition, we publish three tightly focused services on opportunities
in MEA:
Africa
Telecom Services Opportunities
Middle East
Business Network Services
Middle East
Consumer Telecom Services
For more information on any of our research products, contact your IDC
representative.
Upcoming IDC Communications
Events
Local Conference, February 4, 2010, Frankfurt, Germany
Local Conference, May 20, 2010, Zurich, Switzerland
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