1.5 Billion Mobile Broadband Subscribers Predicted By 2015

The number of mobile broadband subscribers is projected to total 1.5 billion by 2015, according to a report by ABI Research. That robust growth bodes well for the mobile data modems, which are already enjoying robust sales. The report -- "Cellular Modem Product Tracker" -- breaks the devices down into different categories ranging from PC cards, USB modems, internal Mini-Cards and mobile hotspot routers and found that USB modem dongles are the most common data modems offered by mobile network operators. Their ease of use and their easy portability make the devices popular.