This book focuses on the increasing use of mobile communication in people’s daily lives. This chapter presents people’s willingness to use, and the accessibility of, technology, both of which have made the spread of mobile communication easier, although there are still individuals and groups that have rejected the technology. The book highlights the different uses of mobile technology, of which talking and texting remain at the top of the list followed by gaming, music, video-recording, and photography. The chapter highlights how mobile technology uses in the field of politics, economic development, and security, have been discussed in the book. The book also discusses the negative or destructive consequences of using mobile communication technology, including aiding terror attacks and creating problems in managing personal relationships.
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