Evolution of the Mobile Industry and Unlikely Predictions

The evolution of the mobile industry was highly unpredictable in the early 2000s. Key predictions included the need for a real computer with a PC class operating system, unlimited bandwidth, the decline of telcos and the portal model, and the obscurity of Nokia and Microsoft's role. Unlikely predictions included the dominance of a 1980s PC company and a small search engine company, which ultimately held significant influence over the industry.