More and more smartphone owners are using mobile data these days, and that shouldn’t be too much of a surprise given the increase in popularity of smartphones over the years and the numerous plans from carriers around the globe with a goal to connect their subscribers. According to a recent Parks Associates report, the revenues from mobile data use around the globe are going to increase quite a bit. Mobile internet is still a business, and business is booming, with revenues expected to rise from the recorded $386 billion last year, up to $630 billion by 2020.
From the article "U.S. Mobile Data Growth Predicted To Slow Due To WiFi Use" by Justin Diaz.
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