78% of tablets shipped will have 3G/4G modem in 2015, says In-Stat
By 2015 for example, tablets will have the highest 3G/4G attach rate among all cellular-enabled portable and computing devices with 78% of tablets shipping with a 3G/4G modem, according to In-Stat.
“The emerging tablet market represents one of the strongest opportunities for embedded 3G/4G technology,” says Stephanie Ethier, Senior Analyst. “Cellular connectivity will also continue to find its way into e-readers, as well. By 2015, 65% of e-readers worldwide will ship with an embedded 3G/4G modem.”
In-Stat’s latest research covers the market for non-traditional cellular-connected devices, and includes forecasts for tablets, e-readers, portable navigation devices (PNDs) and digital photo frames.
Approximately 16 million portable and computing devices shipped with 3G/4G cellular connectivity in 2010. Over 50% of all 3G/4G tablets in 2015 will have LTE WAN connectivity and by 2015, 52% of cellular-connected portable and computing devices in Asia will be GSM devices according to In-Stat’s latest report. The Asia Pacific region will experience the highest sustainable growth rate among 3G/4G portable and computing devices throughout the forecast period.
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