Module 1.2 Evolution of Mobile Computing

Global System for Mobile Communications or GSM

A standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe protocols for second generation or 2G cellular networks.

Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution

EDGE

LTE or Long-Term Evolution

Referred to as 4G LTE. It is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals, which increases the capacity and speed of data networks.

GSM EDGE

Expected to continue leading regarding subscription, due to many users opting for less expensive mobile handsets and mobile phone subscriptions.

60%

LTE is being built and deployed around the world and is expected to cover about _____ of the world’s population by 2018.

96%

The percentage of the global population with mobile subscriptions stood at ______ as of 2013, with total subscriptions touching 7 billion.

2.1 billion

Mobile broadband subscriptions have leaped ahead in the last few years and reached about _______ and are set to overtake fixed broadband subscriptions by 2018.

Smartphones

About 50% of all mobile phones sold, and smartphone subscriptions are expected to reach 4.5 billion in 2018.

1.4 billion smartphones

The fact that nearly _______ were added in the four years between 2009 and 2013 highlights how fast this market is growing.

Mobile Data Subscriptions

Also increasing for other devices such as PCs, tablets, mobile routers, eBook readers, and cameras.

Location

The essence of mobile computing is to be able to work from any ______.

iPads

Tablets
Smartphones
Notebooks

The use of _______, ________, ________, and ________ have pushed the demand for these devices.

Modern Day Workers

__________ have such devices that enable them to carry out their work from the confines of their own location.

Access
Store Large Amounts

These devices are configured to _______ and ________ of vital data. Executive and top management can take decisions based on ready information without going to the office.

Manufacturers

With such features being high in demand, ________ are constantly coming up with applications geared to support different services in terms of mobile computing.