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Socioeconomic dynamics of multiple mobile phone (M2P) usage and communication in Ota, Nigeria

Multiple mobile phone (M2P) usage has become an increasing practice in Nigeria but little is known about the factors propelling it or related communication processes. An examination of its operations reveals interaction with economic and social factors for reduction in call costs and management of n...

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720 |a Obono, K.  |e author 
260 |c 2012 
520 |a Multiple mobile phone (M2P) usage has become an increasing practice in Nigeria but little is known about the factors propelling it or related communication processes. An examination of its operations reveals interaction with economic and social factors for reduction in call costs and management of network fluctuation, limitation and failure. While M2P users are active and goal-oriented, usage behaviour is associated with socioeconomic variables, including electronic finance and marketing. Findings indicate that technological advancement has not created imbecility but consumers with the freewill of determining their communication needs and choices. The study is unique in examining this phenomenon and its implications for developing economies. 
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024 8 |a ui_art_obono_socioeconomic_2012 
024 8 |a International Journal of Electronic Finance 6(3&4), pp. 256-267 
024 8 |a http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4917 
653 |a Multiple phone 
653 |a Communication 
653 |a Context 
653 |a Electronic finance 
653 |a Price discrimination 
653 |a Telecommunication 
653 |a Mobile technology 
653 |a Socioeconomic factors 
653 |a Nigeria 
245 0 0 |a Socioeconomic dynamics of multiple mobile phone (M2P) usage and communication in Ota, Nigeria