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Question 4: Table4
Code Respondents Answer
Rp1q4: We only have access to email and it is only this application we are using and only through LAN not
via Mobile. For other use of applications mention here, we don‟t use them. The services provided by
the service provider are not standard. It is also very expensive to have a mobile phone that can be
used to access internet. Voice and general SMS is common here. We use it to communicate with
others.
Rp2q4 Email is the most commonly use application for communication in our department and is through
the local area network. Everyone used it mainly for communication and exchanging information
between other government departments and business organization. Other application stated here
does not exist so we have no use of it.
Rp3q4 Not many officers access to email using their cell phone. Expensive to have phones with such
capability. Other mobile application stated here, we don‟t use them except, voice and general SMS
is widely use in the department and almost everyone is aware of this application
Rp4q4 We only have basic cell phones; therefore don‟t have access to email using our cell phone. I am
aware Smartphone have that capability but who has the money to own such an expensive phone.
Other mobile business application stated here, we don‟t use them. Maybe in the future
Rp5q4 Same as Rp4q4 and Rp3q4. We are using government mail system but not via cell phone. Voice and
SMS are the most widely used and it is for normal communication for conducting business.
Rp6q4 My opinion is that these application services are already there, but the problem is that they are too
expensive. I am referring to accessing email via cell phone. Only the Minister can receive email and
access internet. Apart from other application stated here only Voice and SMS are widely used and
for communication purposes with others
Rp7q4 In our department we use Voice and general SMS are common in their use for communication. The
work issued cell phone from department have basic feature and are not able to access internet. I
believe few of us can access internet with their own private phone. We also use contacts and
calendar features of the mobile phone. Most basic phone now has these applications.
Rp8q4 Voice and general (SMS) are commonly used by everyone either for private use or for work. Almost
all in the department have used it. We also have a system that can be regarded as WAP or the (backoffice)
access system. For example we have a system in place that keeps track of the cooling system
in our server room. When the temperature of the server room rises above the required limit, a
warning message would be send to our cell phone. The staff who is on duty at the time will be able
to attend to the problem.
Rp9q4 We use a lot of Voice and SMS for work and private used. We use calendar and contacts features in
our cell phones because they are handy and make life much easier. Apart from that others services
stated here does not exist yet or do we have such a service?
Rp10q4 Same as Rp6q4
Rp11q4 We have just been introduced to cell phones in the last decades so i don‟t think most of the services
stated here are not yet use or deployed. But Voice and SMS are the only application everyone is
using at work and at home. Yes the use of calendar and contacts features makes life much easier.
Rp12q4 The department uses government email systems mainly for communicating with other government
officers. Of course I would say Voice and general SMS are the most widely use mobile application
in our departments. The ability to carry a mobile phone that has contacts and the checking of
appointments using calendar make it a lot easier. We don‟t have email access through cell phone.
Not aware of other services stated here as we just don‟t use them maybe in the future.
Rp13q4 Same as Rp11q4. Person in charge of our IT system is out of the country
Rp14q4 Same as Rp2q4 and Rp3q4
Rp15q4 We don‟t use mobile phone to access those services stated here but we do use laptop sometimes to
access the internet and check on our email. All this is done through LAN connection. Voice and
SMS are common and yes we use them at work and at home for business communication and other
private use. Other application services do not exist yet.
Rp16q4 Similar answer to Rp12q4. Email system is more popular.
Rp17q4 Same response as Rp15q4
Rp18q4 Voice and general SMS are easy and commonly used for work purposes and private use. The other
features in the cell phone are too complicated to understand its usage. I am able to access internet
through my cell phone but it is difficult and the network coverage is very poor.
Rp19q4 Voice and SMS are mobile applications commonly used in the department. Yes the contacts and
Calendar are really good features. We use government email system. I haven‟t access internet or
email yet using my cell phone hope in the future. Other services mention are not yet deployed or
implemented.
Rp20q4 Similar to Rp19q. I like to use the calendar and contact features. I use them to stored contact details
of work mates and friends and check appointment using the Calendar
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