Already, mobile networks are being upgraded with the GPRS and EDGE technologies, which boost transmission speed and quality. New, innovative services are rapidly gaining momentum, in particular WAP services and m-commerce. By 2003, there will be 1 billion mobile phones worldwide. By then, two thirds of all Europeans will have a mobile phone. Europe is already stepping into the post-PC era.
Telecoms companies know that.
Just look at the UK's 3G license auction. Among those, the mobile Internet will obviously be the leading one. Another area which offers potential is digital television . Europe has closed the gap with the USA with 10 million subscribers. New services are being rolled out - combining the interactivity of digital TV and the Internet.