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04/20/2006: "Mobile Web Browsing on the Increase"

CNET have reported that browsing from a mobile device is becoming "mainstream" with 27% of the more affluent over 35s doing so at some point during 2005. This is an increase of 6% over 2004.

What is significant about this is that the consumer led usage is likely to have a significant positive impact on the workplace usage of devices for browsing. This is because if individuals become familiar with the concept in the comfort of their own homes they are likely to be more comfortable to do so at work with a business application. Without this gentle introduction there would likely be some nervousness about the introduction of such new technologies.

What the report does not state is what the individuals were browsing for. From my own usage I can assume that it is likely to be the latest sports news.