Cell Phone Technology Is Replacing Traditional Wired Phone Technology

question 47

Multiple Choice

Cell phone technology is replacing traditional wired phone technology. This is an example of a(n) :

• A) first-mover advantage.
• B) technological paradigm shift.
• C) format war.
• D) complementary product.
• E) embryonic industry.

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