A Wireless China?

Abstract

The greatest impact of mobile communications on access to communication services — in other words, increasing the number of people who are in reach of a telephone connection of any kind — can be seen in developing countries. In countries where mobile communications constitute the primary form of access, increased exchange of information on trade or health services is contributing to development goals; in countries where people commonly use both fixed-line and mobile communications, the personalized traits of the mobile phone are changing social interaction. (ITU, 2003)