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OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
ANALYTICAL REPORT
KEY POINTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
A mobile phone (also called cell phone or hand phone, including wireless phone, cell phone, cellular phone, cellular telephone or cell telephone) is a long-range, electronic device used for mobile voice or data communication over a network of specialized base stations known as cell sites.
HISTORY• In 1908, U.S. Patent 887,357 for a wireless telephone was issued in to Nathan B. Stubblefield of Murray, Kentucky. • In 1945, the zero generation (0G) of mobile telephones was introduced. • The first commercial citywide cellular network was launched in Japan by NTT in 1979. • In 1983, Motorola DynaTAC was the first approved mobile phone by FCC in the United States. •The first "modern" network technology on digital 2G (second generation) cellular technology was launched by Radiolinja (now part of Elisa Group) in 1991 in Finland.• The first data services appeared on mobile phones starting with person-to-person SMS text messaging in Finland in 1993• In 2001 the first commercial launch of 3G (Third Generation) was again in Japan by NTT DoCoMo on the WCDMA standard.
Features Text message Voice calls including call registers GPS Navigation Music (MP3) & Video (MP4) playback RDS Radio Receiver, alarms Memo and document recording Personal organizer and personal digital assistant functions Ability to watch streaming video or download video Video cutting Build-in camera and camcorders with autofocus & flash Ringtones, gamesPTT memory card reader(SD), USB, Infrared, Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity, instant messages Internet e-mail and browsing Serving as wireless modem for a PC.
Indian Mobile Industry India has around 1 billion GSM users as per Cellular Operators
Association of India’s (COAI) latest statistics and 39 million CDMA users as per Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India’s (AUSPI) statistics.
Cellular network provider
In India mobile handset market is flooded with local and branded handsets from different companies. Major players are Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and Motorola.
MethodologyOBJECTIVETo understand the behavior of UG & PG students regarding usage of mobile phones.
SCOPEThe study is mainly focused on the usage of mobile phones by the college students and how much it influence their life and also helps to identify what type of mobiles which they are really interested..
This help the companies to implement the customer needs METHODOLOGYResearch Design : Descriptive research Sample Size : Sixty Eight students taken from various departments of GITAM University Sample Design : Convenience sampling Data Collection : Structured questioners (primary data) and internet.Tools and techniques used : Descriptive Statistics
LIMITATION•Limited to GITAM University only, and so the interpretation of the study may not be taken on the basis for other colleges. •There was some weak response from the part of the respondents. •Respondents comprises of 36 UG students and 32 PG students. •The time period of the study was also limited.
Analytical Report
No. of UG & PG Student’s responses
53%47%
RespondentsUG Students PG Students
Do you own a cell phone? A. Yes
91%
4%5%
UG & PG
ABC
86%
7%7%
UGA B C
100%
PGA B C
B. No C. I don’t own but use frequently
What made them to buy a cell phone?A. My parents/friends insisted me
PG
12%6%
65%
18%
UG & PGA B C D
11%
7%
55%
27%
UGA B C D
13% 4%
83%
PGA B C D
B. It entertains me
C. It connects me to my friends and family round the time
D. Everybody around me is using
What attracts you while buying a cell phone? A. It’s features
PG
37%
37%
10%
16%
UG & PGA B C D
48%
39%
5% 9%
UGA B C D
17%
33%21%
29%
PGA B C D
B. Model & Appearance C. . Brand D. Cost or Economy
For which purpose do you use the cell phone most?
A. SMS/MMS
PG
31%
62%
4% 3%
UG & PGA B C D
39%
52%
7%
2%
UGA B C D
17%
79%
4%
PGA B C D
B. Calling C. e-browsing & Downloads D. Getting updates of latest happenings
Which mode of connection do you prefer? A. CDMA Prepaid
PG
22%
3%
65%
10%
UG & PGA B C D
25%
2%
59%
14%
UGA B C D
17%4%
75%
4%
PGA B C D
B. CDMA postpaid GSM Prepaid D. GSM Postpaid
What is the basic battery back-up that you expect from your mobile?
A. 1 day
PG
25%
46%
19%
10%
UG & PGA B C D
20%
48%
20%
12%
UGA B C D
33%
42%
17%8%
PGA B C D
B. 2 day C. Above 2 days
D. Can’ t say
Most Features preferred by Students areA. Camera
PG
A B C D E
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B. MP3 C. Blue Tooth D. Memory E. Touch Screen
PG
If you are asked to pick one among one which do you choose?
A. A cell phone with basic features of calling, sms, cam, MP3, with solar cell and an eco friendly one.
47%
26%
27%
UG & PG
ABC
45%
21%
34%
UGA B C
50%
37%
13%
PGA B C
B. Conventional or Regular model available in the marketC. High end price with up-to-date features like N-series or IPhone
PG
Ranking for listed items according to students usage of mobile phone
A. Calling
PG
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10
15
20
25
30
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10
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12
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23
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5 4
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B. SMS/MMS C. Camera D. Music E. Internet
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UG
5 4
3 2
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PG
What do you prefer most, when going for a particular connection (Airtel, Vodafone etc)
A. Connectivity or signal
PG
60%27%
13%
UG & PGA B C D
64%
23%
1% 12%
UGA B C D
54%34%
12%
PGA B C D
B. Offers (group calling/ night time free)
C. Tariffs D. Brand
PG
How often do you download ring tones/wall papers/upgrade the software of your cell phone
A. Frequently
PG
15%
21%
60%
4%
UG & PGA B C D
19%
27%52%
2%
UGA B C D
8%
25%
62%
5%
PGA B C D
B. Once in a while C. Not Interested D. Can’t say
What is the cost of the cell phone you using now?
A. Rs. 2000-5000
22%
34%
38%
5%
UG & PGA B C D
14%
39%
39%
8%
UGA B C D
46%
38%
16%
PGA B C D
B. Rs.5000-10000 C. Rs. 10000-15000 D. above Rs. 15000
Amount you will spend on your mobile/ month (on an average) in the form of recharges/bills, value additions etc?
A. Rs. 0-300
PG
44%
31%
21%
5%
UG & PGA B C D
51%
23%
22%
4%
UGA B C D
33%
46%
17%
4%
PGA B C D
B. Rs. 300-500 C. Rs. 500-800 D. Above Rs. 800
When did you buy your first mobile?
A. 1-2 year ago
PG
34%
34%
20%
12%
UG & PGA B C D
45%
32%
18% 5%
UGA B C D
13%
37%25%
25%
PGA B C D
B. 2-3 year ago C. Rs. 3-4 year ago D. more than 4 years ago
How often do you change your mobile set? A. Once in a year
PG
15%
24%
29%
32%
UG & PGA B C D
16%
21%
30%
33%
UGA B C D
13%
29%
29%
29%
PGA B C D
B. once in two years C. Not changed yet D. Depends
During which time of the day, do you use your mobile phone most (you can choose any two of the following)
A. 8 A.M – 12 P.M
PG
13%6%
53%
28%
UG & PGA B C D
14%9%
52%
25%
UGA B C D
13%
54%
33%
PGA B C D
B. 1.00 P.M – 4 P.M C. 5 P.M – 9 P.M D. After 9 P.M
There is a need of ----- %, for a student in the class room or college to have his cell phone with him.
A. 20% - 40%
PG
40%
29%
10%
21%
UG & PGA B C D
54%
9%
10%
27%
UGA B C D
13%
67%
13%7%
PGA B C D
B. 41% - 60 % C. 61% - 80% D. 81% and above
In a day, on an average how much time you will spend with your cell phone
A. 0-1 Hr
PG
25%
16%
27%
32%
UG & PGA B C D
27%
7%
30%
36%
UGA B C D
21%
33%21%
25%
PGA B C D
B. 1-2 Hrs C. 2-3 Hrs D. above 4 Hrs
Do you encourage deploying/using jammers, which restricts you from using your cell phone in the
26%
56%
18%
UG & PG
ABC
22%
54%
24%
UGA B C
29%
58%
13%
PGA B C
A. Yes B. No C. Can’t say
Did you ever encounter any kind of health problem due to the usage of the cell phone
16%
82%
2%
UG & PG
ABC
20%
75%
5%
UGA B C 12%
88%
PGA B C
A. Yes B. No C. Can’t say
KEY POINTS
Most of the students own their mobile phone
Students use mobile phone for calling and sending SMS’s the most.
Majority of students prefer GSM prepaid connection
Students have opted for a mobile phone as
It connects them to their friends & family round the clock
Features and model of cell phones are given top priority while buying a cell phone.
Students would prefer to a cell phone with basic features of calling, SMS, camera, MP3 player, good memory and also with good battery backup for atleast 2 days.
A majority of students are not much interested in downloading ringtones / wall papers/ upgrading the software for their mobile phone.
Students see good connectivity or signal when going for a particular connection.
The cost range of their (UG & PG students) cell phone lies between Rs. 5000- 10000.
Student’s expenditure on recharges, value added service etc per month on their mobile phone would range between Rs. 200-500.
On an average every student in the campus is using a cell phone from the past 2.5 years.
Students spend more time on mobile phones in evening times between 5 – 9 PM.
In a day average time spent with their cell phone would range between 2-3 hrs.
Majority of students encounter less health problems in due to usage of the cell phone.
A large number of students in both UG and PG levels opposed deploying jammers in the campus
Recommendations
Recommendations
• There is a scope for a mobile with an eco friendly technology.
• The cell phones in the cost range of Rs. 7500 – 10000 need to be built up with some extra features as many of the students are opting a mobile in that range.
• Tariffs can even be lowered between 5 -9 P.M as there found to be a huge traffic in that time period.
• There is a scope for CDMA prepaid service providers to enhance their market share in this particular segment but proper advertisement is needed.
Mobile phone industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
VINEETH. NCH. SURESH KUMAR
H. BHAVANIMARUTHI KUMAR. P
PURNA CHANDRA RAO. K
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