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next 18 months alone ,” he said . “ In the hands of consumers , these devices are improving living standards and changing lives , especially in developing markets , while contributing to growing economies by stimulating entrepreneurship .
“ As the industry evolves , smartphones are becoming lifestyle hubs that are creating opportunities for mobile industry players in vertical markets such as financial services , healthcare , home automation and transport .”
Another major global association is the TIA ( Global Telecoms Association ), representing the interests of manufacturers and suppliers of
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