Mobile internet use 'rocketing in Europe'

Europe has taken to 3G faster than any other region in the world and usage is growing rapidly as networks proliferate, according to research commissioned by mobile operator body the GSM Association. silicon.com reports.

"The EU's mobile data market grew by 40 per cent last year, to €7bn ($13.7bn), the research found, with 3G users doubling to 112 million in the year to April 2008.

The GSMA said the falling cost of 3G services, handsets and 3G-enabled laptops and dongles are helping to drive the market, and it claimed mobile broadband services in some European markets are now priced lower than comparable fixed-line broadband.

Competition from wi-fi is also helping to bring prices down, it said."

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