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Opinion: Broadband's impact on economic development of Apple's iPhone

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15/03/2013
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By Celina Jones

The increased level of adaption of iPhones and broadband indicates that the use of internet and smartphones will more likely grow. By getting various features along with the availability of broadband in smartphones, one can expect that it will have a positive impact on the overall development of the economy.
The increased level of adaption of iPhones and broadband indicates that the use of internet and smartphones will more likely grow. By getting various features along with the availability of broadband in smartphones, one can expect that it will have a positive impact on the overall development of the economy.

The advent of Smartphones has enhanced the lifestyle of internet users, leading to an improved way of living in numerous countries. In addition, broadband has a significant role to play here. Since this technological development has given rise to various new opportunities, people can avail the benefits of Apple’s iPhone in their daily lives. Along with that, they can incorporate this technology into their business practices.

The increased level of adoption of iPhones and broadband indicates that the use of the internet and Smartphones will most likely grow. By getting various features along with the availability of broadband in Smartphones, one can expect that it will have a positive impact on the overall development of the economy.

The increasing speed of broadband also contributes a lot in the economic growth. Research indicates that doubling the speed of broadband of an economy can increase the overall GDP level by 0.3%. This percentage of economic growth means that the US economy can gain up to $126 billion. The following information will tell you how an increasing level of broadband usage has made a great impact on the overall economic development:

The Emergence of New Businesses
Previously, nothing was more risky than to start a new business. Since there were limited opportunities for reaching out to potential customers, there were higher risks. However, Apple’s iPhone users as well as broadband users have access to numerous business opportunities. This means that they can come up with new businesses with ease. For instance, if the majority of your potential customers are iPhone users, there are high chances that you can reach them conveniently. With the help of great apps, you can save your customer’s money, time, and energy.

Improvement in Existing Businesses
The iPhone apps are not limited to providing entertainment to users. In fact, various applications can be developed so that businesses can meet some specific goals without the need to invest a heavy amount of money. This also goes for small businesses striving to compete with others in the relevant industry. Though they have to pay a certain amount of money, the return on investment is higher.

Increase in Potential Earnings
There is no doubt about the fact that iPhone apps have become one of the most effective marketing tools in today’s competitive era. These apps enable businessmen to engage customers with user-friendly, creative, and engaging offers, leading to higher profitability for their businesses as well as for the economic development. Furthermore, high speeds of broadband have enabled them to get increased internet accessibility through their iPhones.

Opportunities Provided By Wireless Broadband
According to Apple, people have downloaded over 500 million applications in a single year. This includes all those who want to increase their business profitability as well as the employees of different organizations. With the help of wireless broadband, they have benefited from these applications in terms of bringing in increased revenue for their business. The end result is improvement in economic development.

Going Mobile
Opportunities have not ended for businesses as well as broadband users. Since everyone can have access to wireless broadband, Apple iPhone users have benefited a lot as well, leading to high contribution to the overall economy. Regardless of their location, wireless broadband has enabled them to use the internet. This has led to increased number of hours worked, especially for those whose jobs require telecommuting.

From the customers’ viewpoint, it is the convenience that matters the most in shopping. With the help of iPhone and wireless broadband connection, they can respond to discounted deals as soon as they are announced over the internet. On the other hand, immediate responses of these online shoppers have enabled businesses of different industries to earn higher revenues, leading to improved economic growth.

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With an increasing popularity and benefits of broadband and Apple’s iPhone, positive changes in the economic development are worth noticing. This clearly indicates that more investment should be done in developing programs and policies that encourage an additional number of people to avail various opportunities offered by broadband internet.

Author’s Bio
Celina Jones is a well-known professional in the broadband business. She likes to stay updated about latest technologies and shares the same with her website visitors. She believes before signing up for wireless broadband, be sure to check out all of the different options at Broadband Expert.

 

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