∙ Many mobile phones are now fitted with WAP (wireless application protocol) - this enables people to gain access to office intranet to browse the web or look at their emails. For example if a DJ was unable to access its home computer, it can use its mobile phone instead to find out if a gig was on or not.
∙ Mobile phones also enable people to keep in touch – they are especially useful in emergencies and give many people who use them a feeling of security, that they can call home or contact friends when and where they want to.
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Reference: (http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Prepaid-Cell-Phones&id=11790)
The advantages of using a mobile phone is a DJ business are:
· No credit check required so when purchasing phone they will not check your balance to see if you have any money.
· No deposit required means you don’t have to pay the phone company in advance to receive the phone; you will get it on the day.
· No monthly rental fee for some phones whereas others you can pay for the whole price of mobile phone.
·No termination fee if you decide not to use your phone again
·A large selection of phones available including camera cell phones, internet phones and mp3 phones etc.
·Always in control of call costs, because you decide how many minutes you want on your phone if you have a contract.
Reference:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_phone_standards)
The advantages of using a mobile phone is a DJ business are:
∙GSM is mature; this maturity means a more stable network with robust features.
∙Less signal deterioration inside buildings.
∙Ability to use repeaters.
∙Talk time is generally higher in GSM phones due to the pulse nature of transmission.
The availability of Subscriber Identity Modules allows users to switch networks and handsets at will.
∙GSM covers virtually all parts of the world so international roaming is not a problem.
∙The much bigger number of subscribers globally creates a better network effect for
GSM handset makers, carriers and end users.
∙Tools for unlocking GSM phones are widely available. Meaning it is easier to keep the same phone and go with another carrier using the same technology.
The disadvantages of having a mobile phone are shown below for various sources:
Reference:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_phone_standards)
The disadvantages of using a mobile phone in a DJ business are:
∙Pulse nature of TDMA transmission used in 2G interferes with some electronics, especially certain audio amplifiers. 3G uses W-CDMA now.
∙Intellectual property is concentrated among a few industry participants, creating barriers to entry for new entrants and limiting competition among phone manufacturers.
∙GSM has a fixed maximum cell site range of 35 km, which is imposed by technical limitations.
Reference: (OCR National level 2 business book)
The disadvantages of using a mobile phone in a DJ business are:
∙ Mobile phones can be very expensive to buy especially ones which offer WAP capability
∙ There are various packages and is very confusing and if people do not choose their mobile phone service carefully, they could find it is very expensive way to communicate.
∙ Mobile phones can be very intrusive and people can become frustrated when they are used in public places because of the constant ring tones as well as being forced to listen to someone else’s conversation.
∙ Businesses may be paying a great deal of money by enabling their staff to have instant and quick communication but some employees may be tempted to abuse the
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_mobile_phone_standards:
The disadvantages of using a mobile phone in a DJ business are:
∙ Mobile phones can be very expensive to buy especially ones which offer WAP capability
∙ There are various packages and is very confusing and if people do not choose their mobile phone service carefully, they could find it is very expensive way to communicate.
·Calls and SMS Text will be more expensive per minute than using a bill phone
·You could run out of credit at a crucial time that you need to make a call
·Some carriers will put a time limit on your credit (you will need to use it up within a certain time or else it will be classed as invalid)
Task C:
Below is a table showing all the references I have used: