Introduction
A cell phone, in other words also referred to as a mobile phone is a gadget that is operated electronically using frequencies of radio telecommunication which operates on a two-way basis within a given network. Since their inception, cell phones have contributed highly to several factors both negatively and positively. Motorola was the first telephone company to demonstrate the first handheld mobile phone.
Differences in a cell phone and a cordless phone
Cell phones which are currently more reliable enable users to communicate over a two-way network. With this, users can communicate via radio frequencies throughout the world hence making communication easy. This is unlikely while using cordless telephones which have limitations on the area of coverage. Cell phones also do support many interesting features like the internet, Bluetooth. Infrared and also games (Consumer Reports, 2003). One can even take a picture of their choice and send it via the MMS service to another mobile phone. Interesting cell phone Applications can be stored inside the cell phone’s memory. Some feature cell phones also come with a memory slot card which allows the user to swap memory cards of different storage capacities. A wide range of recharging options like a USB port or a cigarette lighter characterizes the cell phone’s advanced features to those of the cordless telephone. In addition to these, cell phones also have Bluetooth hands-free features that allow the user to answer calls when driving or just for leisure, without using hands to access the keypad.
The positive impact of cell phones
In the modern world where everything is rapidly changing, cell phones have succeeded in improving plenty of our lives. We can now monitor our premises and homes with the help of a cell phone. Keeping in touch with friends and family has never before been this easier and more fun. Cell phone technology has also seen a significant percentage of people access news and social networking sites such as Facebook from their cell phones (Knight Digital Media Center, 2009). In the event of an emergency, one can be sure to be able to convey a message regardless of the distance. However, cell phones have also impacted negatively on the user and the community at large.
The negative impact of cell phones
In as much as the positive attributes of owning a cell phone surpass those of not owning one, there are disadvantages too. Cell phones have been said to be a major cause of road accidents due to overindulgence in calls and text messages whilst driving (eHow magazine). Children with access to high-end cell phones end up getting exploited especially by child predators. There are also concerns that the prolonged use of cell phones could in the long run have side effects on the user, thus causing diseases such as cancer of the skin. Security is also an issue because criminals take advantage of the cell phone’s ability to use different sim cards from different operator companies, to commit crimes like extortion.+
Conclusion
The world being a global village, cell phones play a major role in ensuring improved quality of life through a cheap and personalized communication medium. It is estimated that over 4 billion cell phones are in circulation worldwide. It is my opinion that the cell phone era has succeeded in promoting business among individuals and companies in general. Through cheap communication rates, information is disseminated from point A to point B seemingly effortlessly. Would surely advise anyone to acquire a cell phone, especially in these days of uncertainty.
Works Cited
Consumer Reports, 2003. Cell Phones and Services. Web.
eHow magazine. Negative Impact of Mobile Phones on Society. Web.
Knight Digital Media Center. Transition to Digital Journalism, 2009. Web.