Advanced 3G Mobile Phones Gain Momentum In Asia

3G is taking off in Asia far more than in other parts of the world…and it seems to be good for carriers.

For the first half of its business year to September, DoCoMo reported monthly 3G data revenue of 3,090 yen ($27.06) per user, more than twice the 1,360 yen recorded for its older service.

Overall revenue per 3G user, including voice, was also 50 percent higher than for 2G at 9,070 yen ($79.43).

DoCoMo said in October that revenues were strong because customers who switched to its cheaper 3G network were still spending just as much or more than they did before, particularly on extra data services.

Carriers in many countries overspent for their 3G spectrum licenses, and are trying to find which service will get the investment back — it looks like customers will just use the general services more, surf the mobile internet more…

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