Worldwide Mobile Phone Market Grew 14% in 2005

New research from Market Intelligence iSuppli suggests that approximately 812.5 million mobile phones were shipped to end users around the world last year, a 14% increase over the 713 million shipments in 2004. [via Teleclick]

"This mind-boggling number makes even the computer industry look small, with a mere 208.6 million PC shipments last year."

In terms of market share:

-- Nokia remained well out in front selling 265 million phones and holding an impressive 32.6% of the worldwide market.

-- Motorola, meanwhile, made the biggest gains with a 39.7% increase in shipments, and 18% market share."

emily | 4:37 PM | Random Stats |
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