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By the time this month comes to a close, the number of subscriptions for wireless services around the globe will reach 5 billion, or almost three-fourths of the Earth's population, according to market research firm iSuppli.
"If the importance of an event can be measured by the number of people it affects, then the proliferation of wireless communications stands out as one of the most significant phenomena in the history of technology," said Jagdish Rebello, senior director and principal analyst for wireless research at iSuppli. "Wireless communication now has spread to every nation, every age, and every income level, becoming a basic staple like food, clothing, and shelter. Wireless now represents the biggest stage that any technology market has ever played on, offering unlimited opportunities for members of the mobile communications supply chain."
iSuppli reckons that by the end of of 2010, wireless subscriptions will have increased by another 100 million for a total of 5.1 billion, or 74.5 percent of the world's population. In case you're wondering, iSuppli is counting recurring payments for wireless services delivered to a device, whether it's an Ultra Low-cost Handset (ULCH) or a high-end smartphone.
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