Question

Why did the use of video conference (for examples Skype, Zoom, MS Teams, etc) calls gain popularity during the pandemic? 

The limited availability of phone lines and network congestion forced people to rely on video conference calls as an alternative means of communication. 

The popularity of video conference calls was driven by a marketing campaign promoting their benefits over other communication methods. 

Media coverage and their portrayal as a trendy and fashionable communication method influenced the increased use of video conference calls. 

Video conference calls became the norm during the pandemic due to government regulations that mandated their use. 

Video conference calls became the norm because they enabled businesses and organisations to continue operations and collaborate with team members in different locations. 

Answer 1

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All of the above factors contributed to the increased popularity of video conference calls during the pandemic. The limited availability of phone lines and network congestion made video conference calls a more feasible and reliable option for communication. Marketing campaigns highlighting the benefits of video conference calls, such as improved visual communication and collaboration capabilities, also played a role in their increased use. Media coverage and the portrayal of video conference calls as trendy and fashionable further influenced their popularity. Additionally, government regulations mandating the use of video conference calls as a means to maintain social distancing and limit in-person interactions drove their adoption. Finally, video conference calls became the norm because they allowed businesses and organizations to continue operations and collaborate with team members in different locations while working remotely.