Negative attributes to telecommunication

 

  • Telecommunication has promoted international social crimes such as fraud, drug trafficking and terrorism.

  • Some forms of telecommunication promote immorality among children and the youth in the world through watching of pornographic materials.

  • Some telecommunication devices cannot be accessed by many people due to the expense of acquisition and installation.

  • Telecommunication devices have an addictive effect for many users. This affects speed of development in developing countries AS people sit for long hours watching television instead of engaging in productive activities.

  • Mobile phone users risk suffering from effects of the constant exposure to radioactive rays which may cause certain types of cancer

The positive impact of telecommunications today

  • Telecommunication has revolutionized communication through enabling faster and easier communication between individuals. This has increased interaction and therefore international understanding.

  • Telecommunication has enhanced information management e.g the use of computers for information storage and processing and the internet in communication.

  • Telecommunication devices are also sources of entertainment. Radios and television broadcast music and movies to entertain people.

  • Telecommunication systems like television bring reality to the viewers by transmitting live pictures.

  • Telecommunication devices enhance cultural exchange and understanding through showing programmes from other countries. This helps people to appreciate other people’s culture and even enrich their own.

  • Telecommunication systems have promoted water and air transport. Ships at sea and airplanes use these devices to send signals to guide captains and pilots.

  • Telecommunication systems have made world trade and businesses more effective and efficient. People can quickly place orders for goods and get news of world markets and commodity prices.

  • Telecommunications has enabled organizations, government institutions and individuals to access information and programmes at their convenience. This has led to effective management and good governance.

  • Countries have also improved their security systems by using radio and radio calls and mobile tracking systems to combat crimes.

  • Modern war fare has been revolutionized. Modern weapons depend on telecommunication services that provide accurate and reliable information. For example, satellites are used to guide missiles.

  • Remote areas are no longer inaccessible thanks to telecommunications. People can communicate using cellphones even from the most remote areas of a country.

  • Telecommunication systems have promoted space exploration. Man has been able to send spacecraft to the moon, mars and Venus using communication satellites.

  • Telecommunication is a source of employment in many countries. Many people offer services, operate systems and maintain them.

  • Governments earn revenue from telecommunication systems. This revenue promotes economic development. For example taxes collected from licensing of service operators, manufacturers of telecommunication systems etc

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