E-Commerce Dictionary
Mobile Commerce (m-commerce)
Definition
The buying and selling of goods and services through wireless handheld devices such as cellular telephone and personal digital assistants.
Deep Dive
Mobile Commerce, or m-commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods and services using wireless handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets. It represents a significant evolution of e-commerce, enabling transactions to occur anytime, anywhere, freeing consumers from the constraints of desktop computers. M-commerce encompasses various activities, including mobile banking, mobile ticketing, digital content purchases, and physical product shopping via dedicated apps or mobile-optimized websites.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1Purchasing movie tickets via a cinema's mobile app
- 2Ordering food delivery through a smartphone app
- 3Using a banking app to transfer funds
Related Terms
E-commerceMobile PaymentDigital Wallet