subject: Global Mobile Market Outlook: 201015 Market Research Report [print this page] Global mobile connections are forecast to hit 7.49 billion in 2015 and revenues are expected to reach $1,000 billion. This reflects a marked increase in our connections forecasts, but a decrease in our revenues outlook. The effects of emerging market growth and intense competition worldwide are behind this change. These trends will also require a marked change in the behavior of mobile operators looking to thrive in 2015. This report summarizes the trends that Ovum believes will shape the mobile industry over the next five years. It is intended to accompany our most recent mobile forecasts.