GSA commissioned regular surveys of Mobile Portal services and content, in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America which provided a comprehensive mapping of services, trends and analysis. Regional differences were noted.
Usability Review of Mobile Portals provides a qualitative assessment of the usability of different types of mobile portals with different device types. A checklist of usability criteria for best practice is included. Download the document here. See the associated Press Release here
GSA Surveys of Mobile Portal WAP Services were published during 2001 and 2002. Download the mobile portals surveys here:
Issue 8, December 3 2002
Summary to Issue 8, December 3, 2002
Presentation to 3GSM Americas, December 3-5, 2002
Issue 7, September 2002
Companion Slides to Issue 7, September 19, 2002
Issue 6, June 2002
Companion Guide to Issue 6, June 2002
Issue 5, February 2002
Companion Guide to Issue 5, February 2002
Presentation at the 3GSM World Congress,
Issue 4, December 2001
Presentation at GSM Americas,
Issue 3, September 2001
Companion Slides, September 2001
Issue 2, June 2001
Survey, key findings, plans for further surveys
Issue 1, February 2001
March 2001
March 29-30, 2001