It is no secret that Three G next generation mobile phone licenses were sold for exorbitant figures. At the time many analysts questioned whether the technology would ever work, and, if it did, whether the money invested could ever be recovered. As is usually the change with all things technological, a lot has changed in the mobile phone sector since then. Smart phones capable of using large files have emerged, increasing demand for mobile content and mobile browsers have emerged, notably from Apple. The problem with these technologies is that a PC still does these things better. Most users can, and do wait until they have full PC / internet access to perform these tasks, before synchronising with their mobile; however, it is actually the issue of PC / internet access that has fuelled demand for 3G services. Since 3G licenses were sold, the price of laptops / mobile computers has fallen dramatically. The uptake of broadband (ADSL) has mushroomed, as has the use of WiFi. Capitalising on this, mobile phone companies are now doing a roaring trade in mobile USB broadband dongles. With these USB Mobile Broadband devices it is possible to access the internet on the move, truly on the move, on a train for instance. The costs are quite affordable and take up is really starting to increase. Mobile companies are actually pushing their new service as an alternative to ADSL, (though they can never compete on bandwidth or reliability). So, it looks as though it is mobile computing rather than mobile telephony that will be the saviour of 3G license holders!

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