May 19, 2005

Total mobile subscribers top 1.8 billion

The total number of mobile phone subscribers has cruised north of 1.8 billion according to research released today by Informa Telecoms & Media. According to the report, the number will swell to 2.14 billion by the end of 2005, reports Mobile Tracker.

"Developing nations such as China and India are adding the most new subscribers. Many European countries are nearing 100% penetration.

Global mobile phone penetration currently sits at 28%, leaving a large market still available."

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