Smartphones Going Mainstream
Today Mobilemarketer.com had an article about the decrease in prices of phones and the increase in sales of phones. SmartPhones have become so popular. It’s unlikely to go out in public without seeing a handful of people with BlackBerrys, iPhones or some other high-tech devices.
Mobilemarketer stated that 6 out of every 10 people have a SmartPhone. And I think that number is only going to increase. If you don’t pay attention to which phones the people around you have, start to…
I’m a BlackBerry user myself but two years ago I used to think of a BlackBerry user as corporate and affluent. Which definitely still rings true; but, today these phones have become main stream. It’s trendy now to have a BlackBerry or iPhone. You will begin to notice many younger people, college-age especially, have BlackBerrys or iPhones. These phones have many features and capabilities that have become almost essential to a younger, tech-savvy, teen or twenty-something. Being able to use their social networking sites, download applications and surf the internet, all on the go, have made it so easy for this demographic to adopt.
Mobilemarketer went on to discuss that carriers push smartphone sales because it’s how they make money. The data plans that are necessary with every SmartPhone is how carriers drive their sales. Though, they worry that many people are nervous about adopting these data plans. Committing to such an expensive plan may make some people turn to T-Mobile’s new deal…
I think it’s interesting and kind of cool that T-Mobile is coming out with a pre-paid BlackBerry, called the “Complete Plan.” And that it definitely is. I think this will absolutely expand the number of SmartPhone users. It’s an alternative for people who want a SmartPhone, but don’t want a binding two-year contract. With this new plan, the first month is free with a purchase of the SmartPhone (about $60) and then months after can be as low as $50.00/month. How cool is that?!
I think it is so crazy how SmartPhones have taken off and become so popular so quickly, especially with such a young audience. With technology only moving forward, I cannot wait to see what the next few years hold with mobile devices…They just keep getting smarter (pun intended!!)
Sources: mobilemarketer.com, t-mobile.com