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Mobile Broadband Modem Volume to Slide 27% in 2014, Says ABI ResearchMobile broadband modems used in mobile devices and computing outside of smartphones continued to decline over 1H 2014, according to the latest study from ABI Research (News - Alert). The market intelligence firm anticipates a 27% drop in unit shipments from full-year 2013 to 2014 to 53 million. Forecasted to be valued at US$3.5 billion in end-user revenues from the sale of modem hardware, vendor ecosystem consolidation continues with some modem makers shifting focus to M2M modules, while other suppliers have been acquired or divested their R&D effort entirely. "Earlier last year, we predicted the decline based on an evolving market for both business and consumer adoption of computing solutions," says Senior Practice Director Jeff Orr. "Increased form-factor choices from tablets to 2-in-1 ultraportable PCs have pushed mobile broadband modems further down the list of must-have features. Mobile device data sharing plans are helping bring awareness to Mobile Hotspot Routers, though these offers still remain rare on a global scale." Highlights from 1H 2014 and full-year predictions by modem form-factor include:
These Mobile Broadband PC Modems & Routers Market Data findings are part of ABI Research's Mobile Broadband Routers and Modems Market Research (https://www.abiresearch.com/market-research/service/mobile-broadband-routers-and-modems/). ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of trends in global connectivity and other emerging technologies. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, ABI Research's worldwide team of experts advises thousands of decision makers through 70+ research and advisory services. Est. 1990. For more information visit www.abiresearch.com, or call +1.516.624.2500.
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