The 2014 Mobile Market in Brazil [Infographic]

With global attention still on Brazil for the final stages of the World Cup, US Media Consulting has put together this timely infographic offering key stats for Brazil’s mobile market. Brazil has 134% mobile penetration while smartphones account for 18% of the mobile market for example. Earlier this year MEF's LatAm Chairman Arturo Galvan contributed a great piece on the growth of mobile and the market opportunity in Brazil, discussing the trend as a "Digital Tsunami".  This Infographic originally appeared on Latin Link. Seen or created an informative mobile infographic? Let us know. … [Read more...]

Emerging markets & the Digital Tsunami – MEFTV meets Arturo Galvan

MEFTV speaks at length to Arturo Galvan, Founder & CEO of Naranya and MEF LatAm Vice Chair. Arturo shares his views on the opportunity mobile presents in LatAm and other developing regions, and explains why the "Digital Tsunami" spells great opportunities for these emerging markets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uFkKAQZT7w 7 key points on the Digital Tsunami In the next three to five years mobile devices will help the internet grow from 25 per cent to between 85 and 100 per cent penetration Mobile devices are the vehicle that will help emerging markets achieve a higher internet … [Read more...]