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Two billion 'will pay by mobile' by 2013
News brought to you by Skint Tariffs. Providers of price comparison for cheap international calls.Over two billion people will "pay by mobile" for digital goods within the next five years, new research suggests.
Figures for people using mobile phones to purchase items such as music and TV are forecast to hit 2.1 billion by 2013, according to Juniper Research.
Mobile payment systems, support and consultancy services and software are all expected to experience significant growth as more and more people use their phones for cheap international calls and other activities.
Report author Howard Wilcox commented: "Many digital content goods and services are becoming basic 'must haves' -- particularly in the sub 35 age group. Devices like the iPhone are undoubtedly contributing to consumer awareness and usage of mobile music services.
"People who are 15 to 20 today will expect to buy directly with their phones and will drive this market over the next few years."
Digital goods are defined in the report as anything which is bought through the phone, such as games, user generated content, infotainment and ringtones.
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