Factors Influencing Purchasing Intention of Smartphone among University Students

Abstract Mobile communication has made an impact towards interaction between people while conducting business either locally or internationally. The expansion of mobile communication technology e.g. wireless internet, mobile phone and Global Positioning System (GPS) are constantly evolving and upgrading as a result of consumers’ changing needs and preferences. Therefore, this paper examines about factors influencing purchasing intention of smartphone among university students. The result shows that three variables that are product features, brand name and social influence have significant relationship except one variable, product sacrifice that has no significant relationship with purchasing intention.

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