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Believe it or not, worldwide mobile broadband connections have reached a major landmark of hundred million in quick time. The data released by the wireless intelligence unit of GSMA, an organization looking after the interests of the mobile industry, also shows that the number of total mobile internet connections has reached 4 billion and keeping with the pace of growth, it is likely to add another 2 billion users in the next 4-5 years.

Michael O’Hara, the Chief Marketing Officer at GSMA says that even in the current economic slowdown, the innovation and growth will be driven by the initiatives taken by the industry, mostly from Mobile Broadband and Lifestyle. Increase in mobile connections is due to mobile devices and broadband connections. People get online using mobile phone networks with handsets or mobile internet devices or use netbooks and laptops with on-board connectivity or USB dongles.

GSMA comprises of over 750 mobile operators and over 200 mobile companies from the wider industry, and will be holding the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. It is a major event attended by most of the big players from the industry. The event facilitates discussions to promote the interests of the mobile industry and this year the current economic crisis and development of future technologies are going to be the two hot topics.

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