“Global mobile data traffic surged in October at the fastest rate in seven months, raising the prospect of new orders for the makers of telecoms equipment,” read the report.
The largest mobile internet browser firm Opera Software ASA said that global data traffic through its browser rose 15% in October from September, and surged 134% from a year ago.
“The mobile internet market has boomed since the introduction of Apple’s iPhone in 2007.”
In South Africa we haven’t got the full mobile web picture yet . . . but it is starting to happen. More and more folk are upgrading their phones to Smartphones and it’s interesting to listen to conversations around restaurant tables: Apple vs Blackberry? Or should I go for the sexy sounding HTC Desire? I am sure these and perhaps Apple’s iPad are on a few people’s Christmas lists already.
ITWeb has posted an article “Surf while Driving”
“Mini Connected is the first system in SA that gives cars a form of internet access. Mini has made the Mini Connected service available on its cars sold in SA.”
According to the article, the system integrates with Apple’s iPhone, using the regular USB cable, to bring music and internet connectivity to the car. Motorists can use connectivity to browse Twitter, download RSS feeds and stream music from internet radio stations.
“This is the first such system in South Africa. Overseas, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Chrysler and Ford offer systems with some form of internet connectivity in their cars.”
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