The GSM Association said the worldwide wireless industry has reached the 4 billionth connection mark on its way to a predicted 6 billion connections by 2013.
The association said growth is being driven by the integration of mobile into previously unconnected devices as well as by subscriber additions in emerging markets.
The announcement comes as the association gears up for its Mobile World Congress show taking place this week in Barcelona.
“As we enter 2009, the world is in the midst of a broad economic slowdown, one that is impacting every facet of business, every link in the communications value chain.
To address the significant challenges facing the global economy, the GSMA and its membership are focused on leveraging mobility to create new opportunities and to drive productivity and prosperity,” said Michael O’Hara, chief marketing officer of the GSMA.
4 Billion and counting
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