Smart phone users would pay more for consistent, seamless mobile broadband experience: survey

OTTAWA – More than 70% of smart phone users in the U.S. and Great Britain blame their network connection or coverage for their reluctance to use mobile commerce and video applications, according to a new survey. This, in turn, means mobile network providers are missing out on billions of dollars in new revenue. Conducted by TNS Omnibus on behalf of Ottawa-based BelAir Networks, the survey of GB and American respondents found that while 56% of respondents find the quality and speed of their mobile Internet connection in metro areas to be adequate, that number drops to 43% for smart phone users. However, if...