Answer to Question #211100 in Sociology for Babalwa

Question

Factors affecting mobile phones

Answer 1

Cost

The cost of a mobile telephone is just as important as the features and functionality. Affordability of using said mobile telephone as a medium for educational and social activities is an impacting factor, example, you may have the latest mobile phone but what is the data plan you are on? That will determine the quantity of excess you have to those activities and sites.

Mobility

The mobile telephone gives the user freedom of movement, hence that means they are able to use the device in different places, while performing other tasks, this allows for educational and social activities to be facilitated when and where ever.

Accessibility

The mobile telephone allows for easy access to vast educationally and social resources. Having access to more than one resource at any given time helps an individual in terms of efficiency, extensive knowledge , as well as varying facts and opinions on a subject , access to vast source material.

Connectivity

Allows for a wider range of people to connect by use of the mobile phone and its internet infrastructure, more students are able to connect thus sharing of ideas, concepts and knowledge broadens ones knowledge and learning.

Security

This allows a user to safe guard all data, services and the device , this function is key to social and educational activities as personal info is used in these activities thus having a security feature on a mobile phone is imperative.

User Satisfaction

This is imperative when making the decision to use a mobile telephone as a medium to facilitate activities, the user needs to feel that the device meets their needs adequately and facilitates these needs efficiently .This is a factor in the user wanting to facilitate such activities on said device.

Internet Access-3G/4G accessibility

The access to efficient and faster internet access to facilitate social and educational activities would be an influencing factor, as the faster the access to these facilities are, the more efficient the user becomes. It saves time and energy on the users end.

Service Provider and their customer care services

The factor that would influence the use of a mobile telephone to facilitate social and educational activities is the coverage of the service provider/network provider, is network available in any area/terrain. Should issues with my network or device occur, is assistance offered and communicated with the user in an efficient and helpful manner.