With a flurry of telecom operators offering 3.5G/HSPA services, 3.5G has become the mainstream mobile broadband technology and mobile phones are no longer deemed as exclusive means for internet connections. Owing to increasing mobile content ARPU and new business models developed by terminal manufacturers, the development of mobile broadband devices is diversified in terms of categories and specifications, significantly driving up the shipment volume of key components in the mobile broadband industry such as data cards and embedded modules. This report analyzes the current status and future development of the global mobile broadband module industry and market; provides insight into the strategic models embraced by major supply chain players and profiles their current development and marketing strategies.