학술논문
THIINIK MOBILE, ACT LOCAL.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Subject
*MOBILE communication systems
*CELL phones
*TEXT messages
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Language
ISSN
0896-0615
Abstract
The article focuses on the increase in the global use of mobile phones and short messaging services (SMS) technology and its various usages. It cites the example of Argentina, where mobile usage has shot up from 17.5 subscribers per 100 people in 2002 to 102.2 subscribers in 2007. Further, it discusses mobile banking or mobile money systems which gained international attention and companies like Safaricom, a Kenya based mobile service provider, launched its M-PESA service in 2007.