Economic Benefits of 3G for Different Countries Worldwide

3G technologies have ushered in a new era of enhanced and expanded access to information and communication that is unprecedented in the history of telecommunications. Countries around the world are experiencing the growing benefits associated with advanced 3G mobile broadband technologies. The deployment of 3G solutions, devices and services enables countries to more rapidly increase teledensity and expand broadband Internet penetration rates nationwide. Countries adopting 3G have experienced higher levels of GDP per capita and job creation in the telecommunications sector. Moreover 3G expands a country’s opportunities in the business sector, contributing to increased competitiveness and promoting innovative new wirelessly enabled businesses and services. Finally, 3G provides the country’s citizens with richer, more compelling communications services. Access to convenient, affordable and highly customizable mobile broadband devices and services makes life more productive, secure and meaningful and empowers people to transform the way they live, learn, work and play.

By Peggy Johnson