Global WCDMA handset shipments will rise 40% this year, research says

The global 3G WCDMA mobile phone shipments will grow by 40% this year, according to a new study by Strategy Analytics, a research institute for International Reporting, published by CNET Science and Information Network April 21, in mature markets with strong demand for entry-level models in sophisticated smartphones and emerging markets.　　The United States will become the world's largest 3G country. Strategy Analytics Analyst Alex Sbeckt (Alex Spektor) said: "We expect that in mature markets such as the United States to boost demand for low-cost entry-level handsets for high-end smartphones, ordinary handsets and emerging markets such as China and India, the global 3G WCDMA mobile phone shipments will increase 40% to 358 million. Neil Mawston, director of Strategy Analytics, said: "This year the US will become the world's largest 3G country, which will be shipped far beyond the existing markets of Japan, Italy and the UK." Samsung, Apple and other manufacturers are expected to benefit from the growth of 3G handsets and data services revenues. ”