The global outlook series on Mobile Communications provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report provides the reader with a holistic picture of this very indispensable technology of modern communication. Annotated with 8 data rich tables, and accompanying charts, and graphs, the global market discussion gives the reader insights into various network technologies, mobile phone services, mobile handsets, and mobile messaging technologies. The report also recapitulates the spate of recent mergers and acquisitions, which have irreversibly changed the landscape of mobile communications. Also outlined is the technology’s uptake, and status in select regional markets. Markets abstracted to provide the reader a prelude to regional dynamics include the US, Japan, Europe, Austria, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Czech Republic, UK, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Latin America, and Rest of World. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 300 companies worldwide.