Mobile communications are now firmly entrenched in the life of a modern person, so it is difficult to imagine the absence of cellular communications. However, such technologies were not widespread worldwide until the 1990s. Countries with a low-income level serve as prime examples of the prolonged absence of these technologies. At the end of the previous century, according to statistics, almost 0 percent of citizens of these countries subscribed to mobile services (Barberoussse et al. 26). Although such technologies have long been in the public domain in more developed countries, people in developing nations gained access to them much later. However, the growth rate of mobile communication has been extremely high due to the importance of such communication for the poor in large areas. In such regions, this technology has found an enormous variety of applications: from communication with relatives to find out prices in the market. One of the most significant benefits of the proliferation of mobile technologies is the creation of an accessible exchange of information for many people.
With the help of the SMS service, entire communication networks were created, allowing people in remote settlements to stay in touch. People could interact with each other on personal matters and with official structures: universities and employers. The benefits of such a connection, due to its reliability and simplicity, remain until today, despite the active spread of more modern technologies, for example, high-speed Internet. However, these more modern means of communication have a low prevalence in such regions and a much higher price. At the same time, the services of mobile operators are already a significant item of expenditure in the budget of many families (Lefilleur 31). When trying to switch to more efficient technologies, many will experience a significant lack of funds that could be spent on basic necessities. Thus, mobile communications remain one of the most affordable and reliable methods of communicating with loved ones and obtaining business information, especially for residents of developing countries and remote regions.
Works Cited
Barberoussse, Guillaume, et al. “The Economic Impact of the Development of Mobile Telephony: Results from a Case Study in Haiti.” Private Sector Development, 2009, pp. 26-30.
Lefilleur, Jack. “Lessons-Learned from This Issue: What are the Economic Social Impacts of the Mobile Phone Sector in Developing Countries?” Private Sector Development, vol. 52, no. 4, 2009, pp. 31.