Mobile Broadband

It Seems Mobile Broadband Is Becoming a Fixed Line Replacement

In one word; No.

Well, not for a very long time. ISP's would need to massively increase not only speeds but download allowances so enable consumers to use mobile broadband as they do fixed line.

T-Mobile have confirmed that they are investigating their upload speeds to around 14mbps, however it is unlikely that any normal user would have access to speeds anywhere near this, even if implemented.

A price reduction also wouldn't go amiss. 3 have recently taken a step in the right direction by reducing their 15GB service to just £15 per month, from £30 per month.

Virgin Media, Inc. Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript

Where was Mr Branson I wonder? There is no mention of him attending this meeting.

Overall, very strong results, I'm impressed. Perhaps a reduction in costs for mobile broadband services to help the slump would be in order now?