What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WAP?

Answer 1

• Easy, and fast access to internet.
• WML and WMLScript (new language, which is based on HTML).
• Large choice in mobile phones (most of them support WAP).
• Can be used to download abstract data types ( videos etc.).
• Supports most wireless networks (like: CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, TDMA etc.).
• Can be built on any operating system.
• International standard.

Advanatages ^^

Answer 2

Disadvantages:

• Small screens: For web phones, there's an incredibly small viewing area; palmtops are barely better.

Speed of access: All devices have slow access.

Limited or fragmented availability: Wireless web access is sporadic in many areas and entirely unavailable in other areas.

Price: Many technology limitations are being addressed by higher-end devices and services. But the entry price for a good wireless web palmtop with decent display, keyboard, and speed is easily $700 to $900, not including monthly access.

Lack of user habit: It takes some patience and overcoming the learning curve to get the hang of it -- connecting, putting in an address, typing. Users just aren't used to the idea and protocol yet.

Answer 3

it smells