FOCUS AREA FOR M-GOVERNMENT:

Some m-Government services are discussed below:
M-communication
Communication among G2C, G2B, G2G through SMS/ SMS e-mail/ MMS/e-mail alerts
technologies are used. Using WAP, GPRS and higher technology for PDAs, hand-helds .
M-payment
Fees for official information or any kind of service fees people can pay through his
mobile phone or PDA. In Finland, SMS tickets can be used for Helsinki’s public
transport system. These tickets can be ordered by sending a text message and the user is
billed through his or her regular mobile phone bill.
M-voting
Now mobile voting is very much popular in many TV program. It may be simple SMS
or SMS using Mobile devices.
M-transportation
Mobile devices can easily transmit changes in transportation conditions and logistics. The
graphic functions of mobile devices can produce computer-generated maps, flight routes,
stop locations for delivery, distribution and maintenance.
M-Government and Health Care System
Health online or electronic health is a current priority for many governments, e.g. EU
(eEurope action plan). Provision of health-related information for citizens through the
internet should be a basic step only, not the desired status.
M-education System
As for the students in higher education, mobile services may provide an opportunity to
send and receive announcements on emergencies, class schedule updates, campus events,
traffic and weather conditions, office hours, campus resources available, and exam
results.
Law Enforcement
M-police, an extended feature of E-police, is most effective enforcing unit. They are now
using very latest wireless device and technologies to detect the crime and to arrest
criminals. The cases clearly support the idea that law enforcement applications of m-
Government lead to cost effective and efficient operations against crime and safety
promotions.