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Taiwan handset industry overview
By Eric Mah, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Monday 9 June 2008]
Last update: Wednesday 9 July 2008
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The use of handsets continues to grow around the world, both in mature and emerging markets, as the communication devices become ever more ingrained in people's everyday lives. Global handset shipments topped 1.166 billion units in 2007, according to DIGITIMES Research, with Taiwan-based handset makers accounting for 9.3% of the market by shipping 108 million units.
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