The document summarizes key findings from the 2010 Global Telecoms Insights study conducted by TNS. The study examines mobile technology trends across 35 markets and 24,000 respondents. It finds that while the economic downturn has impacted planned mobile phone purchases, consumers remain aspirational and willing to upgrade devices. It also finds that the point of sale is critical for information gathering when purchasing a mobile phone, and that lack of alternatives pushes the mobile phone to incorporate more functions in developing markets.