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The fact that three million homes in the UK are connected through the mobile broadband network proves that this industry is experiencing significant growth. The projection for the industry is that worldwide, this number will shoot up to one billion users within the next three years. With new applications of the internet, the demand for this service is increasing substantially in each quarter.

With this growth comes the problem of network congestion. The volume of data transfer can be well guessed by an estimation done by the French telecom provider SFR. According to it, persons availing mobile broadband services on laptops via dongles, uses 450 times more bandwidth as compared to mobile phone users. Many service providers are already finding it difficult to provide fast and smooth connectivity. The existing networks are not prepared for handling the projected volume of growth.

Apart from this, profit margins have decreased due to the customers asking for more connectivity without paying extra, since they want to stick to the flat-rate fee structure.

Industry experts have expressed concern as to whether the service providers will be able to sustain the present growth rate. However, the latest trend in the industry gives a positive picture. Technological advancement will definitely come to the rescue of the service providers in increasing speeds and connectivity. Moreover, financiers are willing to invest in this industry and help the operators in improving their networks. Thus, it is expected that mobile broadband will be able to maintain its present rate of growth.

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