Global - Mobile Broadband - WiFi has Key Role in Telecoms - In 2011 the use of WiFi hotspots continues to rise due to increasing popularity from smart phone users. The status of Wifi technology is continuing to improve; creating a whole new range of opportunities in the WiFi market.

A range of new ‘phone' apps on smartphones is diverting telephone traffic away from the mobile networks towards internet-based networks, with applications such as Skype. While this will not immediately affect the local market, people are becoming more aware of the option of WiFi to make long-distance calls using their smartphones - all on top of the broader mobile broadband explosion.

Report scope

This report provides information on the key trends in the WiFi sector. The report is designed to provide current observations which may assist investors, analysts and industry participants in making investment and business decisions.