Ericsson launches ConsumerLab report

The ConsumerLab report launched last week also said 56 percent of consumers not using internet on their phones are interested in doing so in future while 62 percent of app users find apps to be more effective than mobile sites.“The smartphone has the potential to bridge the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa by providing universal […]

The ConsumerLab report launched last week also said 56 percent of consumers not using internet on their phones are interested in doing so in future while 62 percent of app users find apps to be more effective than mobile sites.
“The smartphone has the potential to bridge the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa by providing universal access and connectivity to a wider scope of citizens”, the report said.
It said global smartphone subscriptions would reach 5.6 billion by 2019, adding that other devices would definitely play second fiddle to it.
Meanwhile, Ericsson has also launched a ‘New City Index’ report.
The report ranked Stockholm, London and Singapore as top three cities in ICT-link to societal development.
The Swedish capital’s top ranking is due to its well-developed ICT infrastructure, with a high penetration of smartphones and high-speed connections as well as advanced usage paired with innovation and development initiatives utilizing ICT as core enabler, the report said.