TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
-Meaning and concept of mobile phone
MAIN DISCUSSION
- communication
-Access to Information and Education
-Social Media
-Building Businesses and and Entrepreneurship
-Mobile Banking and Financial Services
-Life Saver
CONCLUSION
General over view of the work
REFERENCE
INTRODUCTION
Mobile phones are an efficient means of transmitting and receiving information and
communicating. People can use their mobile phones to store music, communicate with friends
and family, browse the internet, and do various other things.
MAIN BODY
This essay discusses five key areas where mobile phones are used in daily life in Tanzania.
Communication
The use of mobile phones has significantly improved communication. There is no longer a need
to send written correspondence because texting is now possible. Users could use this device,
which was also the most user-friendly, to perform FaceTime and Skype with just a few clicks on
their phone.Mobile phones are the primary means of communication for most
Tanzanians.Telegram,and Facebook Messenger.
Access to Information and Education
A mobile phone allows people to access their phone whenever and wherever they want. This is
critical for students who wish to check their grades after school or ask their parents for
assistance with their homework. It can also benefit teachers because it makes it easier for
students to ask questions in class
Social Media
Many people use social media platforms to make a living or have a decent income. It’s
important to remember that social media as we know it today would only exist in the presence
of mobile phones. Social media has simplified sharing information and videos, frequently
updating websites and feeds, and performing previously impossible tasks without a computer
and an internet connection. .
Building Businesses and and Entrepreneurship
One area in which mobile phones can help a business is marketing. Because of advancements in
custom app development services & phone technology over the last ten years, sending texts
and emails to a larger audience is now easier than ever. Because of the use of mobile phones
for marketing activities such as advertising, relationship-building, and customer engagement
Mobile Banking and Financial Services
Mobile Banking refers to provision and availment of banking- and financial services with the
help of mobile telecommunication devices.The scope of offered services may include facilities
to conduct bank and stock market transactions, to administer accounts and to access
customised information."Services like M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, and Airtel Money allow
CONCLUSION:
mobile phones have become an essential part of everyday life in Tanzania. They are widely used
for communication, education, business, entertainment, and accessing health and social
services. Their versatility and convenience have made them valuable tools for individuals and
communities across the country.
REFERENCE
BOOKS
-Aker, J. C., & Mbiti, I. M. (2010). Mobile phones and economic development in Africa. Journal
of Economic Perspectives, 24(3), 207–232.
-Castells, M., Fernández-Ardèvol, M., Qiu, J. L., & Sey, A. (2007). Mobile communication and
society: A global perspective. MIT Press.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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