Telecentres & Mobile Devices

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Comment by Shipra Sharma on July 24, 2009 at 2:12am

Your mobile phone is vulnerable. Read this piece of news from the Huffington post dated July 24, 2009....
"The current investigation into the mobile phone hacking operation allegedly perpetrated by the UK's News of the World has highlighted the vulnerability of mobile communications that politicians, celebrities and everyday users have neglected to protect from unauthorized use. As we increasingly move from using personal computers to relying on mobile handsets, the need for individuals to take steps to protect the data on their handsets grows ever more urgent. Mobile usage is vast. Each day, billions of messages are sent via mobile around the world, which is more texts than Google searches.." Read the full story at Huffington Post

Comment by Meddie Mayanja on July 21, 2009 at 4:23pm

This is a great guide that might help you - if you think its time to take advantage of mobile phone to deliver services in your community

Its simple to read and provide quick tips.

Take a read: http://zunia.org/index.php?id=11728&tx_dgcontent_pi1[tt_news]=279656&cHash=04d34b1255

Best, Meddie

Comment by Sandra Nassali on December 19, 2008 at 3:48am

Hi all, blogged an article on mobile phone banking (m-banking). It can be reached on URL: http://www.telecentre.org/profiles/blogs/mobile-phone-banking-mbanking

Thank you,
Sandra

Comment by Dean Mulozi on December 18, 2008 at 8:52pm

We will need to continue to identify areas in which mobile devices can be used effectively within telecenters to make a change in service delivery. For example, Mobile phone subscribers or clients can support telecenters by increasing service outreach either through research or market information services.
More and more initiatives can effectively incoporate or intergrate Mobile devices in telecenters.

Comment by Dean Mulozi on December 16, 2008 at 6:00pm

Hi Christine,
The group is very inspiring. As we enter 2009, we have to work and find ways of integrating mobile technologies and tools into the work of telecenters. The last conference in Johanneburg provided some insights on how mobile phones as tools of communication can be used for social change.

As you have provided some of the resources to help as a reference, the discussion will help us to share more on this topic.

Comment by Jacob Baiden Odame on December 15, 2008 at 10:46am

Sameera, in my view, mobile devices are are not a threat. They are actually meant to be an integral part of telecentres. Today's computing and communication devices are wifi ready. Modern telecentres with internet an now broadcasting wireless signals with free or protected billing access.

This makes access better because you do not necessarily need to be within a restricted area before having internet access and other services. You can be enjoying fresh air around the telecentre facility or be in the snack bar.

In short mobile devices will very soon grant more access to information and enhance rapid development.

Thanks

Comment by Sameera Wijerathna on December 15, 2008 at 9:08am

Hi

Interesting topic “Telecentres & Mobile Devices”!

Are mobile phones and other devices a threat to the existence of Telecentres or complement the Telecentres?

Sameera.
http://ict4d-in-srilanka.blogspot.com

Comment by Vikas Kanungo on December 12, 2008 at 3:45am

Congralutations on starting this very relevant group. You are free to have an RSS feed onto the group from http://www.mgovworld.org , a global observatory and knowledge system on mobile government. I will be happy to add any stories , features from the group onto the portal.

REgards
Vikas Kanungo

Comment by Jacob Baiden Odame on December 10, 2008 at 4:39am

I am so happy to be part of this group. I am currently part of the oneVillage Foundation Ghana team on the Digital World Forum Research.http://www.digitalworldforum.eu/

One key aspect of the research is Mobile telephony and web content. I will do a lot of dissemination of the outcomes to this network.

Thanks