Communication is an integral part of human nature and ever since science and technology gave us the gift of mobile phones, we have taken ‘keeping in touch’ to a whole new level. With more than 4.6 billion people with mobile cellular subscriptions recorded by the end of 2010, it can safely be assumed that keeping connected holds a special place in our lifestyles. The mobile phone has evolved from providing the humble voice call to allowing video chatting and high speed Internet access. This evolution has only made us demand even more from wireless mobile technology.
According to a recent survey, 66 percent of people suffer from ‘nomophobia’, the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. The mobile generation expects mobile connectivity as a part of our day to day lives and as consumers we feel entitled to services that enhance our user experience. The newest wireless mobile technology can boast a wide range of features, but it is the wireless network services that can really make a difference. Most new devices come with applications that require a network service which offer speed and uninterrupted connectivity. The dawn of 4G, the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards, has spawned a community of mobile users that no longer use their devices to just talk.
The new mobile technology allows the mobile to be used as a modem, making your laptop as portable as a hand-held device but still with high speed Internet connectivity. Using just one stable connection for both your mobile and computer allows consumers to make the most of the service. Simple voice calls and SMS’s are second to the new wave of social media users that require instant picture and video uploads. Users are much more informed about the various plans that are offered to them and are not afraid to ask for the fastest and the best from their service providers.
The rate at which mobile users are growing, combined with the rate of development of new technology is very promising. Our lifestyles are now built around the way we communicate and how fast we can do it. The wireless network service industry is no longer just for high-tech software and applications, but also for the layperson’s everyday needs. With portability being of key importance to the average layperson, in the future we can only expect cutting edge wireless mobile technology that can go anywhere and do almost anything.
