Odikayor, Dickinson and Oghogho, Ikponmwosa and Wara, Samuel and Abayomi-Alli, Adebayo (2012) Dual-SIM Phones:A Disruptive Technology? In: Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications. IGI Global, USA, pp. 462-469. ISBN 13: 9781466601345
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Abstract
Dual-SIM mobile phones utilize technology that permits the use of two SIMs at a time. The technology permits simultaneous access to the mobile network services. Its disruptive nature is with reference to the mobile phone market in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Earlier market trend was inclination to “newer” and “better” phones, in favour of established single-SIM mobile phone manufacturers like Nokia and Samsung. Introduction of dual-SIM phones mainly manufactured by Chinese mobile phone manufacturing firms propelled user preference for phones acquisition which permits dual and simultaneous access to mobile network. This technology has compelled its adoption by established manufacturing names in order that they may remain competitive. It is a clear case of a disruptive technology, and this chapter focuses on it need, effects, and disruptive nature.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Engr Dr IKPONMWOSA OGHOGHO |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Feb 2016 13:11 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Feb 2016 13:11 |
| URI: | https://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/422 |
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