Tag: CCS Insight
1 in 3 Brits now own refurbished phone, survey shows
Mobile phones top the list of tech items Brits would buy refurbished Cutting costs (47%) and being more sustainable (37%) cited as main motivators for doing so Vodafone has extended its range of refurbished phones to meet growing demand as searches for refurbished devices are up by 39% New research from Vodafone reveals Brits are…
Mobile shipments to grow by less than 3% in 2022
Global mobile phone shipments are set to grow by a mere 2.9% in 2022, according to technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Its latest mobile phone market forecast indicates a total of 1.64 billion mobile phones will ship during the year. Smartphones are expected to reach 1.39 billion units in 2022, achieving year-on-year growth of 4.2%.…
Mobile phone operators EE and Vodafone delay EU roaming charges
UK mobile phone operators Vodafone and EE have delayed the reintroduction of roaming charges for customers travelling to the European Union (EU), which were originally scheduled to be imposed early this month. In statements, Vodafone blamed the requirement for further testing for shifting its activation date, while EE cited technical issues. Vodafone now plans to…
Mobile phone demand lower than pre-pandemic levels, but recovery due
The mobile phone market continues its recovery in 2021 following the Covid-induced slump in 2020, but is still lacking the momentum to get back to pre-pandemic levels. This is according to a new forecast published by technology analyst firm CCS Insight, which expects 1.65 billion mobile phones (or 52 phones every second) to be sold…
Wrist wearables market to grow 20% in 2021, claims study
The global pandemic has made more people aware of their health, fitness and well-being, and the smart wearables market is reaping the rewards, according to the latest report by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. It recently published a market forecast that predicts shipments of wrist-worn wearables will hit 232 million units in 2021, a growth…
Mobile phone sales to remain below pre-pandemic levels until 2022, claims report
The mobile phone market will grow in 2021, but sales will remain well below pre-pandemic levels until 2022, according to a new forecast published by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. The company expects sales of mobile phones to reach 1.67 billion units worldwide in 2021, rising 6% from a weak 2020 but still 8% lower…
Apple ‘yet to convince’ it can compete with Netflix, industry expert says
Apple may not be able to offer the same range of content as Netflix when it launches its Apple TV+ streaming service, according to one industry expert. The technology giant showcased a wide range of Hollywood stars including Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as it announced its plans to make original, quality TV…
