RESULTS survey research company owned by Alcatel-Lucent, Bell Labs, showed that the use of mobile access has the potential to increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Human Development Index (HDI) in developing countries. The combination of action and investment in the provision of mobile access is 'fit' to accelerate GDP growth by 36%. Bell Labs said, Kenya is a good example.
Mobile Access increases the Population Income of Developing Countries
Increased mobile penetration there able to increase GDP by 2.7% and 1% IPM. The availability of mobile access in Kenya have an impact on the addition of 443 thousand children who receive education. Life expectancy also increased 15 months. In other countries, the use of mobile technology also managed to improve the welfare of society. In India, mobile phones (cell phone) allows you to find and get the market.
Use of mobile services in Sri Lanka and Uganda allow the farmers to check market prices and send SMS offering price. Later, villagers in Kenya and Cambodia now receive and make payments through their mobile phone. In Bangladesh, mobile service to help residents learn the English language.
While in Ghana and Nigeria, mobile services usage to protect the public from counterfeit drugs. Ownership of mobile devices among women also can reduce illiteracy, improve language skills, and reduce violence in the countryside. Currently, approximately 59% of the world's population uses mobile phones. However, there are 3 billion people who have social and economic benefit. Globally, an additional $ 5 billion mobile devices. In 2013, the number of access of the Internet is predicted to reach 1.82 billion.
Mobility''more than just using the phone. Mobility provides access to services and market information that does not exist. In short, mobility is an investment in the community and providing the ability for society to do more,''said by President of Alcatel-Lucent Asia Pacific Rajeev Singh-Molares
