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E-Commerce and M-Commerce

Business: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 3.3.23

E-Commerce and M-Commerce

E-commerce and m-commerce are changing the way people shop and this is also changing how businesses distribute their products and services. They are prime examples of how technological advances can impact businesses.

E-commerce

E-commerce

  • E-commerce describes the purchases that take place electronically on the internet.
  • It also includes online ticketing (e.g., buying cinema or train tickets online) and online services (e.g., streaming subscriptions, booking appointments).
M-commerce

M-commerce

  • M-commerce is buying goods online using a mobile phone.
  • It also allows customers to book services or tickets via mobile apps, e.g., Uber or airline mobile apps.

Test yourself on E-Commerce and M-Commerce

  • What is E-commerce?

  • Trainline sell train tickets via their mobile app and website. What type of commerce are they taking advantage of?

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