This infographic is an exploration of mobile Internet cost around the globe (2 GB a month) which also takes into account the type of data network deployed by each country. This information allows the reader to come up with their own opinions about which country offers a better deal by using both cost and quality as indicators.
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Additional data provided includes a graph to show the maximum theoretical speeds for each technology. This indicates the sheer difference between the quality of mobile networks that are in operation today. We have also provided data on the three fastest networks available, predictions of global data traffic growth, the three best deals for heavy mobile internet users and a head to head of mobile internet usage by device Android Tablets vs Ipad.
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The pricing and network type data was taken directly from the service providers and in countries where multiple providers exist an average was taken:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators - Prediction of Global Data Traffic through Mobile Nextworks -Cisco VNI Mobile 2011
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns341/ns525/ns537/ns705/ns827/white_paper_c11-520862.html - Tablet vs Ipad % of page views per device -Comscore
http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2011/6/comScore_Introduces_Device_Essentials - Technologies: http://techcrunch.com/2010/11/03/help-key-3g-4g-hspa-lte-wimax-what-do-they-mean-to-you/
- State of the internet Akamai 2010: http://www.akamai.com/stateoftheinternet/
July 28, 2011 at 9:41 am
Very good work! One small correction, the Swedish operator is called Telia Sonera.
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July 30, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Please correct the name of the fastest mobile operator on earth for Sweden. The correct name is TeliaSonera (not telesonaro) as you have in the chart. And thank you for a nice illustrative chart. Our company smiles for our position.
Best Regards,
Tito
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August 8, 2011 at 9:44 am
Apologies.. will make the adjustments in the next few days. Thanks for checking it out Tito! We just wish we could sign-up to your mobile internet package.. sadly we are in the UK>
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July 31, 2011 at 8:03 pm
The Swedish operator should be Teliasonera ?
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October 25, 2011 at 8:36 am
That’s a really cool and informative graphic. It’ll be interesting seeing how the graph changes since the US only has one 4G carrier offering unlimited service (Sprint). There’s rumors that Verizon will be offering in-home LTE service by the end of 2011, but with a 5GB data cap and a monthly service fee of almost $100, I think it’ll be a tough sell. I’ve never understood why carriers would offer faster Internet and then switch from unlimited to capped data plans. I mean, I can understand home broadband connections with 100 to 150 GB limits, but 2GB is ridiculous. That’s my 2 cents.
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