According to a recent study conducted by ACG Research and sponsored by Ciena, the average bandwidth consumption per mobile user is expected to increase 52% CAGR through 2018. Smartphone penetration will rise from 55–67%, and the resulting usage of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment applications on smartphones will account for 59% of this; largely due to video – with high-bandwidth requirements, long session times and continuous streaming.
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