Dual-SIM Phones: A Disruptive Technology?

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Author(s): Dickinson C. Odikayor (Landmark University, Nigeria), Ikponmwosa Oghogho (Landmark University, Nigeria), Samuel T. Wara (Federal University Abeokuta, Nigeria)and Abayomi-Alli Adebayo (Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 8
Source title: Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ndubuisi Ekekwe (African Institution of Technology, USA)and Nazrul Islam (Aberystwyth University, Wales and Middlesex University, London, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0134-5.ch026

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Information Science Reference

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Abstract

Dual-SIM mobile phones utilize technology that permits the use of two SIMs at a time. The technology permits simultaneous access to the mobile network services. Its disruptive nature is with reference to the mobile phone market in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Earlier market trend was inclination to “newer” and “better” phones, in favour of established single-SIM mobile phone manufacturers like Nokia and Samsung. Introduction of dual-SIM phones mainly manufactured by Chinese mobile phone manufacturing firms propelled user preference for phones acquisition which permits dual and simultaneous access to mobile network. This technology has compelled its adoption by established manufacturing names in order that they may remain competitive. It is a clear case of a disruptive technology, and this chapter focuses on it need, effects, and disruptive nature.

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