16 Million Mobile Phone Users Online

All over the world there are a growing number of mobile internet users. It makes perfect sense actually. Despite the fact that the internet was once home to computer users who would spend hours in front of the screen, mobile phones have brought the appeal of the internet to people who still prefer to live their lives on the go.

Development of better data transfer technologies such as EDGE and 3G has made it possible to easily share and upload images and videos to social networking sites instantly. The fame of social networking sites such as Facebook and the micro blogging tool Twitter is growing each day. These have made the concept of going online more and more appealing to mobile users as it made users feel more connected to their contacts.

Another major factor in online usage is the downloading of content online. Applications have been a major part of smart phone usages. Applications are either functional or entertaining, often providing much needed functions such conversion and specialized calculations to providing customized information feeds. Of course, games are a regular application choice too.

The use of mobile phones for other purposes such as instant messaging and email has been present for so long. New to mobile phones is the attribute for map navigation and other functions. Augmented reality apps such as Google Goggles combine various online data to provide users with the right information.

Of course, this growing number of online users means that 3G networks are always being used a lot. In the US, many iPhone users have been complaining about the 3G service. UK’s Vodafone on the other hand, has been basking in success of having expanded and strengthened its 3G network as a preparation of the launch of the launch of the iPhone.

Read more about the details of online mobile usage from Mobile Today.