The mobile industry in the Arab States has grown rapidly over the last few years, with 55% of the population subscribed to a mobile service as of mid-2015. The region is now seeing an accelerating technology migration to higher speed networks and smartphones, facilitated by operator investments to extend network coverage. The number of mobile broadband connections will reach 180 million by the end of 2015, and just under 350 million by 2020.

GSMA:The Mobile Economy Arab States 2015（阿拉伯移动互联网报告）目录：
1 The mobile industry in the Arab States
1.1 High penetration but slowing subscriber growth
1.2 Mobile broadband and smartphone growth: GCC markets lead the charge
1.3 Market outlook – competition on the increase
2 Mobile industry driving economic growth across the region
2.1 Mobile a key source of jobs and public funding
2.2 Outlook and trends to 2020
3 Mobile enabling innovation and developing digital societies
3.1 Internet of Things showing potential
3.2 Mobile commerce on the rise
3.3 Mobile money driving financial inclusion
3.4 Digital identity gaining momentum
3.5 Mobile delivering digital inclusion
3.6 Disaster response presenting opportunities
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4 Delivering a supportive policy environment in the Arab States
4.1 Meeting demand for broadband
4.2 Improving access to networks
4.3 Making mobile more affordable
4.4 Creating a modern and flexible regulatory framework