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Evaluation of Functionality and Added Value Factors to the Usage of Mobile Telecommunication Services

  • Kim, An-Sik (Dept. of Service Management, Jang An University) ;
  • Oh, Young-Sam (Dept. of Distribution Management, Jang An University)
  • Received : 2014.07.26
  • Accepted : 2014.09.15
  • Published : 2014.09.30

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to provide a brief understanding of usability and its extended models with TAM as well as identifying additional determinants that had been suggested in previous studies on mobile services. Research design, data, and methodology - Empirical data were collected by conducting a field survey of potential mobile application service users. The call for participation was also made in mobile related application issues, which were widely discussed. Result - The ease of use and usefulness had a significantly positive influence on attitude and intention. It also was revealed that added value services can offer practical value to customers. Thus, positive attitudes toward the adoption of services by customers are present when they perceive higher usefulness and ease of use of mobile application services. Conclusion - It was indicated that customers who are more inclined to try new products or who have a higher demand for new things tend to think about those functionalities and added value mobile application services from the perspective of usefulness and ease of use and operation.

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