The mobile phone market has experienced tremendous growth globally over the past 25 years. The number of subscribers in Asia grew from 45,000 in 1990 to 215 million in 2005. European subscribers increased from 75,000 to 35 million between 1990 and 2005, while subscribers in the U.S. rose from 123,000 to 45 million over the same period. Mobile phone ownership also expanded significantly in other markets, growing from 12,000 users in 1990 to 14 million in 2005.

1. Mobile Phone Market Continues to Grow Jarred

3. Changes Over Years

4. Growth Table 215,000,000 45,000 Asian 14,000,000 12,000 Other 35,000,000 75,000 European 45,000,000 123,000 U.S. 2005 1990