Effects of Cell Phones on Society

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This paper examines the impact of the cell phone on modern day society. The paper explains that with the increase in usage of mobile phones, comes new problems and the need for rules and regulations. The paper points out that when used properly, cell phones can connect people with business, important information, and other people, but when used too often, cell phones can cause us harm and work to weaken our socialization skills.

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"Cell phones are becoming increasingly popular to people all over the world. "With the cell phone's debut in 1984, 92,000 early adapters raced to own one. Twenty years later, it is now estimated that more than 171 million Americans use a cell phone" (Sellman 60). When cell phones were first introduced, they were bulky, expensive, and had a limited operating life and range. But now cell phone reception, battery life, operating locations, and various options have improved. Cell phones are not as bulky anymore. In fact, some are downright tiny and incredibly light. Cell phones are being incorporated with everything today. Automotive makers are finding ways to have built-in cell phone holders and charging stations. Cell phone producers are trying to find more and more ways to pack music, video, pictures, internet, and business software into the cell phone."

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