• EBELOGU Christopher U
• AGU Edward O
• OSUJI Collins I

This paper is basically aimed at appraising and evaluating the impact of Global System for Mobile (GSM) Communication phone technology on the Nigerian society. It is to determine the positive contributions of GSM phone in the society (Nigeria). It will also look critically into the dynamic of the society versa vice GSM (the real core of communication through the GSM). The GSM technology as a propeller of paradigm shift in human civilization (i.e. GSM has taken human civilization to the next level/era). To reveal GSM as bringing the power of communication (i.e. GSM as a child’s play, it is no longer for the riches/elite but generally for the masses). Analyzing the prospect and problems of establishing GSM operation in a developing economy like Nigeria. Some areas in Abuja metropolis where offices and residential accommodations were used as a case study for this work. This study was approached from the GSM subscribers’ point of view. Questionnaires were distributed to the users and subscribers. Data was collected and analysed using simple percentage method and Likert method to arrive at a conclusion and a viable recommendation. The study revealed that the natural treasury has benefited immensely from license fee payment, import duties and taxes from the network providers in Nigeria. Also, direct and ancillary jobs have been created, and lastly it has given wealth and empowered many homes

GSM, NCC, Mobile Telephony, Subscribers, Telecommunication, Communication, Network, Society, SIM

"SOCIETAL IMPACT OF GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.198-210, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906Y99.pdf

"SOCIETAL IMPACT OF GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION (GSM) IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp198-210, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906Y99.pdf