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Mobile Technology

Mobile Technology. Harin Lee. WHO?. European Union (EU) Customers of cell phones Economists (in governmental and political standing). WHAT?. European telecom chiefs makes plans to make roaming cheaper Roaming: the usage of a cell phone in other countries

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Mobile Technology

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  1. Mobile Technology Harin Lee

  2. WHO? • European Union (EU) • Customers of cell phones • Economists (in governmental and political standing)

  3. WHAT? • European telecom chiefs makes plans to make roaming cheaper • Roaming: the usage of a cell phone in other countries • Roaming is very expensive, even text messaging is costly • Countries refuse as they suspect companies will get revenues from elsewhere • “In the current economic climate governments should be working to encourage investments”

  4. WHERE? • Europe

  5. WHEN? • 28 November, 2008 • Roaming prices will be lowered • July 2009

  6. WHY? • Shows concerns over charges • Indicates that Europe still holds enough income to travel sufficiently • Connects to the curriculum: • The rise of internationlism

  7. HOW? • Makes me feel aloof from the European situation where they are lowering prices when the world is raising prices.

  8. Article • "BBC NEWS | Technology | Europe backs mobile roaming cap." BBC NEWS | News Front Page. 30 Nov. 2008 <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7754072.stm>.

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