: While initially optimized for voice, GSM can carry data at rates ranging from 64 kbps to 120 Mbps.
: In Nigeria, the telecom sector's contribution to GDP rose from 0.06% in 1999 to over 8% by 2012, driven largely by GSM adoption.
GSM operates as a digital mobile telephony system utilizing . This technique allows multiple users to share the same frequency channel by dividing it into eight distinct time slots.
: A hallmark of GSM technology is the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) , which decouples the user’s identity from the physical handset, allowing for easy device switching and international roaming. Impact on Society and Economy
