In 2005, another type of cellular modem appeared. This modem is the embedded cellular modem that several laptop manufacturers have started offering as an option. While initially these modems were quite expensive, prices should drop quickly once volumes increase.
This cellular modem report covers both embedded cellular modems in laptop computers, as well as external modem cards typically used in laptops. Data in the report includes market shares by card manufacturer, as well as forecasts through 2011 for modem cards, modem card revenue, wireless data subscribers using modem cards, and cellular wireless data service revenue. The report also contains service pricing for a number of large cellular carriers, worldwide.
Cellular PC modems for laptop computers have existed for several years, but it wasn't until cellular 3G networks were launched worldwide that shipments of the devices really start to grow. In 2006, . . .