Ever since the early 1990s when cell phone use
became widespread, the devices have had a major impact on society. While some
effects have been negative, such as the practice of driving while talking on
cell phones, they have also had many positive effects. Cell phones can
facilitate communication and help family and friends keep in close contact.
They have also played a positive role in the operation of businesses.
Peace of Mind
Cell
phones offer parents the peace of mind that they can contact their kids at any
time. They can also feel better knowing that their kids can either contact them
or the authorities in the event of an emergency situation. People who travel
for a living can feel better knowing that if their vehicle breaks down and they
become stranded, help is just a quick phone call away.
Keeping
in Touch
Friends
and family members who live far apart can easily keep in touch via cell phone.
You don't have to worry about not being at home since the cell phone can go
where you go. Kids who are away at college can keep their parents informed of
their progress and spouses who are separated due to a lengthy business trip can
stay in frequent contact.
Business
Cell
phones can make a difference on how business is conducted. Salespeople can get
back to customers more quickly and can conduct business from virtually
anywhere. A manager of a fleet of commercial vehicles can easily stay in touch
with his drivers and alert them to last-minute changes in a delivery schedule,
even if they are in a hotel or have stopped for a bite to eat.
Social
Networking
Cell
phones can contribute to one's ability to network and to broadcast a message to
the masses. For example, you can use your cell phone's text message feature to
send and received messages via social networking websites such as Twitter, so
you can communicate with large groups of people without the need to be near a
computer.
Information
Exchange
Much
like the Internet, cell phones increase the ability to exchange and spread
information. People with cell phones can spread the word about an important or
newsworthy incident as it occurs, giving people the sense of always being
"in the loop." Camera phones can enhance this exchange of information
by adding a visual element.
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