Wireless Internet usage is on the rise. According to IDC, the number of wireless subscribers in the United States will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 73%, from approximately 5
million in 2000 to more than 84 million in 2005. According to primary IDC research, the number of business wireless Internet users will grow from 2.6 million in 2000 to more than 49 million in 2005.
IDC research also finds that consumers are interested in accessing Internet information from their phones or PDAs, which, in turn, should cause consumer adoption to take off. IDC believes that
beginning in 2003, wireless data rates will be faster than landline dial-up rates as carriers roll out their 2.5G and 3G networks. Also, more functional end-user equipment designed for wireless
Internet usage will become available in mass-market quantities in 2003-2004. And, the always-on capabilities and stickier applications will drive usage in the coming years.
