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Quiz: Test Your Mobile and Wireless Smarts

By Dennis McCafferty on 2011-04-11


How much do you really know about the proliferation of mobile communications in the U.S.? Take this quiz and test your knowledge. The questions and answers here are based on the results of the December 2010 Semi-Annual Wireless Industry Survey conducted by CTIA-The Wireless Association. With more than 270 industry members, the association released the results of its latest survey on March 22, during its CTIA conference in Orlando, FL. Among the topics explored in the survey are: how many wireless connections we’re making; the number of texts we send and receive; and how much we pay every month to do these things. The figures paint a picture of rising, nearly insatiable demand, which speaks to a need for increased spectrum, according to CTIA. “In order to meet the demands by consumers and businesses, we need more spectrum so our wireless ecosystem can keep fueling the 'virtuous cycle' of innovation and competition," says Steve Largent, president and CEO. (Yes, he's the same Steve Largent who was a long-time wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, later inducted into the Hall of Fame. He then served with the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the state of Oklahoma.)

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How many wireless subscriber connections are there in the U.S. (as of December 2010)?


A. 255.6 million
B. 302.9 million
C. 455.3 million
D. None of the above

Answer:


B. 302.9 million, up 6 percent from 2009.

What was the wireless penetration rate in the U.S. in 2010?


A. 75 percent
B. 83 percent
C. 91 percent
D. 96 percent

Answer:


D. 96 percent, up from 91.2 percent in 2009.

How many wireless minutes did U.S. customers use in 2010?


A. 2.24 trillion
B. 3.22 trillion
C. 4.16 trillion
D. 5.67 trillion

Answer:


A. 2.24 trillion, down slightly from 2009.

How many SMS communications were sent and received by U.S. wireless customers in 2010?


A. 1.13 trillion
B. 1.76 trillion
C. 2.05 trillion
D. 3.45 trillion

Answer:


C. 2.05 trillion, up sharply from 1.56 trillion in 2009. (Messaging is a likely contributing factor to the slight decline in minutes needed. MMS use has increased as well, from 34 billion in 2009 to 56.6 billion in 2010.)

How much was the average monthly bill for U.S. wireless customers in 2010 (including voice and data)?


A. $47.21
B. $48.16
C. $55.31
D. $73.76

Answer:


A. $47.21. Choice "B", $48.16, was the average for 2009.

How many active smartphones were there in the U.S. as of December 2010?


A. 45.4 million
B. 67.4 million
C. 78.2 million
D. 93.7 million

Answer:


C. 78.2 million, up from 49.8 million in 2009.

How many wireless-enabled tablets, laptops and modems were in use in the U.S. as of December 2010?


A. 5.6 million
B. 7.5 million
C. 9.2 million
D. 13.6 million

Answer:


D. 13.6 million, up from 11.9 million in 2009.

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