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Mobile Internet Access in the SMB

Demand-Side Analysis of WiFi and 3G Mobile Broadband

Publication Date December 2008
Publisher IDC
Product Type Report
Pages 10
ISBN Number not applicable
Product Code IDC06554
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Summary

This IDC Insight discusses the prevalence of WiFi and 3G mobile broadband in small and medium-sized businesses. It presents results from IDC's 2008 SMB Mobility IT Decision-Maker Survey on mobile connectivity for laptops, as well as discussing trends regarding form factor and 3G mobile broadband device acquisition.

IDC's 2008 SMB Mobility IT Decision-Maker Survey - conducted in March and April 2008 - surveyed respondents in the United States, Western Europe, and Asia. This survey reveals mobility purchase behaviors and usage patterns across devices, mobile operators, applications, and channel preferences for small and medium-sized businesses.

Content

  • IDC Opinion
  • In This Insight
  • Situation Overview
    • End-User Buying Behaviors and Demand
    • Figure: Usage of WiFi and Mobile Broadband by Company Size
    • Figure: Type of Mobile Broadband Device Used by Company Size
    • Figure: Liability for Mobile Broadband Connectivity Services by Company Size
    • Figure: Type of Mobile Broadband Connectivity Plan by Company Size
    • Figure: Location of WiFi or Mobile Broadband Connectivity
    • Figure: Applications Mobile Workers Access Using WiFi or Mobile Broadband
  • Future Outlook
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    • Related Research

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