There are currently more internet user in China than in the United states. What’s even more significant is that internet usage on mobile phones in China has increased over 30 percent since the beginning of year. While in India there are almost 120 million mobile connections capable of using wireless data.

This issue of Expanding Horizons takes a look at mobile data services, internet and innovation; and explores how affordability, access, motivation and competence play key roles in reaching the next billion internet users. Mobile phones and new services are enabling people to take control of their lives and businesses; technology and innovation are enabling these people to have the skills and resources for a better future.

Expanding Horizons is a publication aimed at ICT decision-makers in the private and public sectors.

It explores the socio-economic benefits that mobile technology offers, as well as best practices from around the world in order to encourage affordable mobile communications and bring the internet to the next billion consumers. It also shows how to create a favorable environment for market growth.

Wally Swain, Yankee Group,
SVP Emerging Markets