Once upon a time, dogs were said to be man's best friend, but the
story seems to have changed. Judging from the attention people give to
mobile phones and other handheld devices, it's safe to say that the beasts have been relegated to second position.
Mobile phones have certainly come a long way in so short a time. In my research on the evolution of GSM networks, I learnt that the earliest mobile phones were so large, they were carried in trunk of cars. They were surely mobile, though not in the way we use them today.
With a lot of credit to improvement in technology, mobile phones have steadily decreased in size, to the point of being an inconspicuous fashion accessory.
Has Technology improved Communication?
But has technological advancement in telecommunications, and the increasing number of subscribers (about 60 million in Nigeria) led to improvement in the quality of communication between people?
You can be sure that a million people will give you as much answers to that question. One obvious feature is the prevalence of different modes of sharing information through mobile phones - the conventional phone call, text messages, MMS, IM; but the most important element of mobile networks are the users.
Communicating through Bulk SMS Nigeria
One area that enjoys increasing usage among the young ones is text messaging, raising with it a culture that transcends nationality. Short message services (SMS) gained its widespread popularity because it's a quick and reliable means of sending information in text format. It's only conceivable limitation is the 160 characters that are allowed for each text message.
Though applauded for its affordability between mobile phone users, internet portals providing bulk SMS Nigeria services for the bulk SMS Nigeria users have further driven bulk SMS Nigeria cost downward.
One reason for its popularity is the language synonymous with it, most words come in shortened forms and abbreviations. The acronym 'ASAP' stands for A Soon As Possible, 'ppl" for people, 'lol' for laugh out loud. This form of communication in text messaging led to the widespread acceptance by the teeming youths, considered cool by its users.
Those who argue against this phenomenon state that unnecessary shortening of words lead to loss of meaning in the general context. Others say that frequent usage negatively affects writing skills.
Arguments against bulk SMS Nigeria Communication
In the Nigerian context, respect for elders is a culture that permeates every area of relation with particular emphasis on communication. Text message abbreviations is therefore seen as a sign of disrespect, the corporate world not being left out as a subordinate is expected to express words in their full, except in cases where a social relationship is present.
Whatever culture portends in communication between people of divers age groups, it is apparent that a culture has evolved among the lovers of text messaging.
Our responsibilities as players in the telecoms industry is to continually produce tools, features and platforms that make information sharing richer and more meaningful.
Communication is all about sharing information, and whatever means employed for achieving this should guarantee reliability and stability. But the onus of having quality communication rest not on the service providers but on the users.
Mobile phones have certainly come a long way in so short a time. In my research on the evolution of GSM networks, I learnt that the earliest mobile phones were so large, they were carried in trunk of cars. They were surely mobile, though not in the way we use them today.
With a lot of credit to improvement in technology, mobile phones have steadily decreased in size, to the point of being an inconspicuous fashion accessory.
Has Technology improved Communication?
But has technological advancement in telecommunications, and the increasing number of subscribers (about 60 million in Nigeria) led to improvement in the quality of communication between people?
You can be sure that a million people will give you as much answers to that question. One obvious feature is the prevalence of different modes of sharing information through mobile phones - the conventional phone call, text messages, MMS, IM; but the most important element of mobile networks are the users.
Communicating through Bulk SMS Nigeria
One area that enjoys increasing usage among the young ones is text messaging, raising with it a culture that transcends nationality. Short message services (SMS) gained its widespread popularity because it's a quick and reliable means of sending information in text format. It's only conceivable limitation is the 160 characters that are allowed for each text message.
Though applauded for its affordability between mobile phone users, internet portals providing bulk SMS Nigeria services for the bulk SMS Nigeria users have further driven bulk SMS Nigeria cost downward.
One reason for its popularity is the language synonymous with it, most words come in shortened forms and abbreviations. The acronym 'ASAP' stands for A Soon As Possible, 'ppl" for people, 'lol' for laugh out loud. This form of communication in text messaging led to the widespread acceptance by the teeming youths, considered cool by its users.
Those who argue against this phenomenon state that unnecessary shortening of words lead to loss of meaning in the general context. Others say that frequent usage negatively affects writing skills.
Arguments against bulk SMS Nigeria Communication
In the Nigerian context, respect for elders is a culture that permeates every area of relation with particular emphasis on communication. Text message abbreviations is therefore seen as a sign of disrespect, the corporate world not being left out as a subordinate is expected to express words in their full, except in cases where a social relationship is present.
Whatever culture portends in communication between people of divers age groups, it is apparent that a culture has evolved among the lovers of text messaging.
Our responsibilities as players in the telecoms industry is to continually produce tools, features and platforms that make information sharing richer and more meaningful.
Communication is all about sharing information, and whatever means employed for achieving this should guarantee reliability and stability. But the onus of having quality communication rest not on the service providers but on the users.
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