Answer to Question #239966 in English for samantha

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In such countries the effect of phone ownership on GDP growth is much stronger than in the developed world, because the ability to make calls is being offered for the first time, rather than as an alternative to existing landlines. As a result, mobile phone operators have emerged in Africa, India and other parts of Asia that are larger and more flexible than Western companies, and which have grown by catering for poorer customers, being therefore well-placed to expand down market. In addition Chinese phone makers have successfully challenged the established Western companies in terms of quality as well as innovation. A further trend is the provision of services via the mobile network which offer access to information about topics such as healthcare or agriculture.

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Answer 1

Summary

Stephen Bailey 2014 affirms that the impact of phone ownership in developing countries on GDP is significantly high than in developed countries.

Quotation

In his words, “Chinese phone makers have successfully challenged the established Western companies in terms of quality as well as innovation” (Stephen Bailey 2014).