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The Mobile Phone as a Modem

Network, IT, and User Experience Considerations

Research Report

Pages
10
Deliverables
Released
4Q 2009
Product Code
RR-1649-10
Price
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As 3G network coverage expands, mobile phones become more available and penetrate the customer base, and awareness of mobile broadband access grows, a growing part of the mobile subscriber base will consider doing more activities with existing assets, including using the mobile phone as a modem. This Research Report explores the implications of this trend for both customers and operators.

Table of Contents


Section 1.
Overview
1.1. User Experience
1.2. IT/Business Support Considerations
1.3. Knocking off the Inconveniences…Except for Handset Battery Life
1.4. Operator Considerations
1.5. Conclusions




2 Charts
  • US Consumer Interest in Tethering as a Mobile Phone Feature/Application
  • US Consumer Adoption of Tethering the Mobile Phone to a Computer for Internet Access
2 Figures
  • Example of Mobile Phone Used to Provide Internet Access for a Laptop Computer
  • WalkingHotSpot Software Converts Select Wi-Fi Smartphones into Mobile Access Points