MWC 2009: Mobile internet will grow 'despite economic downturn'

The downturn in the global economy will not negatively affect growth in the mobile internet sector, according to a new study.A poll by the Nielsen Group found that consumers intend to increase their use of mobile data services "dramatically" over the next two years.For example, almost three-quarters of respondents said they expect to use mobile internet technology on a daily basis within this time frame.The study, commissioned by Tellabs for this week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) event , also showed that more than 25 per cent of those who do not currently use mobile data services intend to start using them shortly.Jesse Goranson, spokesperson for the Nielsen Group, commented: "By delving deeper into consumer intent, the Tellabs survey comes just in time as the industry debates demand for services and capital requirements at MWC."The industry event is currently taking place in Barcelona, Spain and will run until February 19th.

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