Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] With almost 5 billion mobile phone users in the world, health care providers and researchers are realizing the potential of using mobile technologies, such as mobile phones, portable computers, and personal digital assistants, for health services. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited's and MG Motor India's partnership to develop charging infrastructure marks a significant milestone and will play a crucial role in accelerating India's energy transition. The Shillong Times
• [New] Rakuten Mobile will continue its efforts to improve network quality and expand its range of services so that customers can enjoy best-in-class mobile services anywhere in Japan. MarketScreener
• [New] Perhaps not by coincidence, T-Mobile's data scientists have new predictive models ready that will use customer data to predict how a customer might behave when they call customer support. PhoneArena
• [New] T-Mobile is remarkably transparent about the speeds you can expect, noting in its FAQ that 50% of its customers see download speeds of 72 to 245 Mbps and upload speeds of 15 to 31 Mbps. Digital Trends
• [New] Mobile wallets are gradually gaining popularity in India and it is projected that the digital payment mode will cross traditional methods like cash and cards in the coming years. Business Today
• [New] Kenya presents a strong potential for the growth of electric mobility, with a growing young and urban population, and a government's willingness to promote sustainable solutions. Logistafrica.com
• [New] While the world is still grappling with the full potential of 5G, researchers and industry leaders are already peering into the future, envisioning the next generation of mobile communication - 6G. GizChina Media
• [New] As part of a new round of funding, homelessness charities, Centrepoint and Thames Reach will receive more than 500 tablets and smartphones, which will be powered by free O2 mobile data from the National Databank - which was set up by Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation. Fundraising UK Ltd
• [New] Students will gain access to Fitch Learning Cognition, an adaptive eLearning platform and mobile app that offers a customised learning experience. University of York
• Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Japan will increase at a CAGR of 2.1%, primarily supported by the contributions from the mobile data and fixed broadband segments. Research and Markets
• Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Portugal, when valued in terms of local currency will grow at a CAGR of 0.4%, supported by steady growth in mobile data service revenue, pay-TV and in fixed broadband service revenue. Yahoo Finance
• Data from GSMA Intelligence shows that 5G connections are expected to represent over half of mobile connections by 2029, rising to 56% by the end of the decade - making 5G the dominant connectivity technology. tele.net
• The new Rs500 crore scheme to promote electric mobility in India will come into force today and continue till the end of July. Times of India
• The total Telecom service revenue in Ghana will increase at a CAGR of less than 1%, driven by revenue growth in mobile broadband and fixed broadband segments. Market Research Reports & Consulting | GlobalData UK Lt
• Bitdefender Total Security does not offer a lot of improvement for PC users, but mobile users will want to upgrade to Total Security so they can get access to Bitdefender's excellent mobile apps. SafetyDetectives
• The total Telecom and Pay-TV service revenue in France will decline at a CAGR of less than 1% due to declining fixed broadband, Pay-TV, mobile voice, fixed voice, and mobile messaging revenues. Market Research Reports & Consulting | GlobalData UK Lt
• Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people. Robotics 24/7
• Advanced encryption techniques are anticipated to be a significant strategy for telecom companies to address data security in mobile workforce tracking by 2024. Field Squared
• By 2024, the anticipated ROI for telecom companies implementing Mobile Workforce Tracking is expected to be significant, as the benefits of increased operational efficiency will likely outweigh the costs associated with its implementation. Field Squared
• In 2024, time spent in mobile games will represent 10.7% of total mobile time spent in the US. eMarketer
• In the years ahead, growth in global smartphone sales, cloud gaming, 5G and mobile infrastructure are expected to sustain growth in the mobile gaming sector. INN
• While the Scottish Government does not have the power to unilaterally ban mobile phones in schools, we will soon bring forward refreshed guidance on their use. Kent Online

Last updated: 14 April 2024