It is important to notice that the highest growth rates in regards to the use of mobile technologies are in developing countries – most notably, Africa.
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SPONSORED LTDOn the African continent, the projected annual growth in cellular use is estimated to be 39 percent versus the growth rate in Western Europe, which projects an annual growth of only 13.6 percent (Source: ITU Telecommunication Development Report 2002). However, overall growth statistics demonstrate strong global development. It is also proven that the countries with the highest mobile penetration rates are located in vastly different world regions. The .mTLD sTLD facilitates Internet access for mobile subscribers by allowing them to obtain an Internet name as part of their local service agreement in an easy, direct, and cost-effective way. This easy access is especially important for developing countries where Internet infrastructure is not yet fully developed. As a result, there is a big opportunity for registration in the .mTLD sTLD – and this increase in registration will greatly benefit these communities.


