| NOTAS: | "Ovum expects global mobile connections to reach 8.1 billion by 2018 and annual mobile service revenues to increase to $1.1tn. By 2018, global mobile revenues will experience their first ever year-on-year decline. Growth is slowing across regions and markets. However, some growth will persist over the forecast period, primarily driven by Asia-Pacific's "big three" markets, Africa, and the impact of mobile broadband. This report accompanies Ovum’s 2013–18 forecasts, which were published in August 2013. It explores the trends behind the forecasts, analyzes the implications for operators, and provides insight into the strategies for market success over the next five years." |
