Prediction #5 - Wireless bandwidth will increase by 25 times in 10 years

• High Speed Circuit-Switched Data

  • 57 kbps for email and file transfer
  • Available, but many carriers may jump to GPRS

• General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

  • 115 to 144 kpbs for internet, location services, video, and interactive applications
  • Major markets in 1-5 years, Nationally in 10 years

• Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

  • 384 kbps to 1.2 mbps for database refreshes, multi-point video conferencing
  • Available in major markets in 5 years