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Monday, February 11, 2008

Half the world expected to own mobile phone in 08, good news for developing countries.

 The number of world wide mobile phone users is expected to reach 50 % this year - smh.com.au, February 7, 2008. From the Guardian, February 7 2008, we find this will be a boost for developing countries where mobile phone subscriptions in some cases have quadrupled in the last 6 years. With greater numbers of people having mobile phones, developing populations have greater access to knowledge. Increased access to mobile phones can also provide the ability to drive innovation.