Nokia Mobile Device Report June 2015 Report


Mobile data growth continues at an incredible rate as mobile devices have evolved. No longer just tools for personal communication, they have become high-performing, multimedia platforms that enable consumers to stream high definition (HD) video, surf the web with high performance, engage in social media, participate in online gaming and bank securely, to name just a few capabilities. The total number of active wireless connected devices is expected to exceed 40.9 billion in 2020, up from 13 billion in 2013.1 With this projected growth in mind, this report examines how each mobile device category impacts the network it connects to. Table 1 provides a glossary of the device categories considered in this report.