A mobile computing device is any device that is created using mobile components, such as mobile hardware and software. Mobile computing devices are portabledevices capable of operating, executing and providing services and applications like a typical computing device.

A cellular network or mobile network is a communication network where the last link is wireless. The network is distributed over land areas called cells, each served by at least one fixed-location transceiver, but more normally three cell sites or base transceiver stations.

mobile phones are the new computer. The mobile phone is the new computer. The desktop computer is not going away, but the smartphone market is growing fast. Phones are being used as computers by more people and for more purposes.

A mobile computing device is described as small, lightweight, portable and containing wireless Internet access by the Public Library Association. A computer without an Internet browser is not generally referred to as a mobile computing device.