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The current status of m-commerce in the world
. Include the information, answering these
questions:
What types of m-commerce services are available via mobile phones today?
If you have a smartphone, what types of m-commerce transactions do you have access to?
Have you used them?
Can you use NFC (Near Field Communication) with your phone?
Are there any locations in your area where you could purchase goods or services using a
smartphone and NFC?
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Speaking Test
Present and discuss the types of e-commerce Web sites used in e-commerce (manufacturer
sites, e-tailer (online retailer) Web sites, subscription sites, brokerage sites, online auction
sites, etc.).
Describe different strategies for implementing Web-based e-commerce.
Discuss the options available to handle the electronic financial transactions that occur via the
site.
Discuss some security issues that all businesses conducting e-commerce activity should be
concerned with.
Speak about an online service known as a digital wallet, its application, and its advantages
for e-commerce sites.
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Home Writing Assignment
Research the theme
“The Future of E-commerce”.
Prepare an essay or make a presentation in class revealing the main issues of the topic with a
couple of specific examples.
