The two line graphs illustrate the number of mobile and fixed telephone subscriptions per 100 people in Eritrea, India, the UK, and Uruguay from 2005 to 2015. Overall, mobile phone subscriptions increased significantly in most countries, whereas fixed telephone subscriptions showed relatively minor fluctuations over the same period.
Looking at mobile phone subscriptions, the UK had the highest figures at the beginning of the period, with around 110 subscriptions per 100 people in 2005. Although this number fluctuated slightly over the years, it remained stable at approximately the same level by 2015. In contrast, Uruguay saw a sharp rise in mobile subscriptions, starting at 40 in 2005 and peaking at nearly 170 in 2013 before experiencing a slight decline to around 150 by the end of the period. India’s subscriptions grew steadily from 5 in 2005 to 70 in 2013, but this was followed by a sudden decline to 60 in 2015. Meanwhile, Eritrea recorded the lowest figures, remaining below 10 throughout the decade despite minor fluctuations.
In terms of fixed telephone subscriptions, the UK consistently had the highest number, fluctuating between 55 and 60 per 100 people. While it experienced minor variations, the overall trend remained fairly stable. Uruguay showed a slight upward trend, with subscriptions increasing from 30 in 2005 to nearly 40 by 2015. In contrast, fixed-line subscriptions in India declined marginally over the period, dropping from 20 to 15. Eritrea, which had the lowest figures, recorded minimal growth, with subscriptions increasing from almost zero to just under 5.