Understanding mobile handheld device use and adoption

The key factors affecting the the use and adoption of mobile handheld device are discussed. Various factors such as demographies, technology-related skills and culture were identified as important determinants influencing the implementation and acceptance of wireless handheld phones. The availability of a communication device tends to lead to greater freqeuncy and volume of communication with members of the immediate social network. It is concluded that interactions using mobile devices can transform the nature of interpersonal relationships in yet another interesting though unexpected way.