“100%” American mobile phone saturation by 2013
We’ve come a long way now, haven’t we folks? It seems like just yesterday that Zack Morris’ bag phone seemed like the consumer equivalent of a Superbowl Trophy for the Seattle Seahawks…no longer. Mobile phones are just about everywhere, with an estimated 84% of Americans in possession of a cell by the end of 2007. That’s not all, though…SNL Kagan, a relatively reputable financial analysis firm, seems to think that by the year 2013 mobile phone saturation will have hit the magic number of 100% Please note, however, that this 100% is simply referring to the number of devices being equal to the number of current citizens. Many people have multiple lines/accounts/devices, so it doesn’t necessarily mean that every American will have a cell phone. That noted, it’s still a pretty darn high number, and goes to show how deeply ingrained the little buggers have become.
That’s incredible.. and I remember when beeper’s were the sh*t. Just imagine what type of new device we’ll be using by 2013!!!
yeah, cell phones will probably be flying by 2013!
Yep I csn just picture it now the Palm Foleo 2 with 3G connectivity. An the iPhone 3, built in iris scan and 3D virtual emulation.
does that number of citizens include household pets as well?? cause we all know it would be easier to “Call” the dog than actually call him, you know, with all those cell phones in our watches and implanted and everything.
I can see it going something like this…
Congratulations on your new baby ma’am! We have representatives from all of your wireless carriers right over here please choose from our wide array of cellular devices…
jeff, like social security numbers. one fo life…boyz. well, ok then, back to my game …parcheesy