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40. During the June 2005 to June 2006 period, the number of casual users for
     internet access to information services increased by 756%.

41. As of December 2005, there were 3,370,196 wireless subscribers in the
     state of Minnesota, representing approximately 68% of the state’s
     population.

42. As of mid-year 2006 there were approximately 180 wireless licensees.

43. There was a 293% increase in the number of employees of the wireless
     industry since the national framework was introduced.

44. More than 8% of households in the United States are wireless-only,
     having “cut the cord” and disposed of their landline telephones.

45. As of 2006, wireless carriers paid more than $11 billion in wages a year to 
     their employees.

46. Wireless data revenues comprised almost 11% of total wireless revenues
     in the first months of 2006.

47. More than 93% of subscribers are served by carriers that are signatories
     to CTIA’s Consumer Code for Wireless Service.

48. Wireless services generate more than $113 billion in revenues annually.

49. As stated by Telephia, the mobile internet population in the U.S. reached 
     almost 35 million by the middle of 2006.


  • Have You Seen the
    WOW October ‘08 Webcast Yet?

Wireless is constantly and dramatically changing the way we live, work and play. CTIA’s Wonder of Wireless Webcast this month showcases:

  • An interview with CTIA President & CEO Steve Largent sharing his thoughts on the 25th Anniversary of Wireless, 
  • A segment on how wireless technology is helping industry go green,
  • A segment on how wireless is saving lives, as well as much, much more.

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