Mobile technologies have brought new possibilities to developing countries by enabling distance communication in areas like education, healthcare, and business. While mobile phones have high expectations as a tool to solve daily problems, they still have limitations and are not a perfect solution. They have helped "leapfrog" infrastructure gaps by allowing wireless connectivity where building landlines is difficult. Examples show how mobile technologies are used for telemedicine, sharing health information, improving literacy and education through games, and allowing real-time access to market prices. However, these technologies also benefit large corporations, and on their own cannot solve all the deep-rooted problems of developing societies. Careful planning of applications is still needed so mobile technologies can truly empower local communities.