Cell Phones: Connecting the Whole World
Even a decade ago, cell phones were used to be regarded by many as a commodity of luxury and as items which only the rich people are meant to use. Today we find an all encompassing presence of cell phones as a useful and low-cost personal item. Within less than twenty years time, it has revolutionized the whole communication system of the world. In many developing countries there are regional pockets lacking infrastructural base for the establishment of fixed-line connections. Even in these backward regions, cell phones are a common sight these days. With the development of such technologies as GSM and CDMA2000, it has been possible to establish cell phones connection across different networks and countries.
A cell phone is primarily an electronic telecommunications device. Unlike a conventional fixed-line telephone, a cell phone has many additional features. They provide you with many additional services such as Short message service(SMS), packet switching enabling access to the Internet, and MMS to sending and receive photos or video. A cell phone is small piece of equipment which is not only portable, it is wireless and does not need to be connected to the telephone network through any kind of wires.
Cell Phone Wireless Technology
With the exception of satellite phones, other advanced models of mobile phones are connected to the network using a wireless radio wave transmission technology. They operate through a cellular network of base stations connected to the conventional telephone network. The choice of both pre paid and post paid connections, without any long term contractual commitments has ignited this gigantic growth of cell phone services across the globe.
Some of the mobile giants who rule the world of communication at present are Nokia, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Alcatel, Philips, Samsung, Toshiba, Siemens and Audiovox.
With such a high degree of penetration, cell phones have become an inseparable part of the society giving birth to nation specific mobile cultures and mobile etiquettes. The SMS emerging as the most reliable tool for receiving and sending short messages, other traditional forms of communication are becoming extinct from the face of earth. SMS has become so popular as a way for keeping in touch with the friends, some advanced cell phones come complete with an Instant Messenger services to make texting more convenient.
The handsets are increasingly viewed as an accessory for making a fashion statement. In some cases they become the source of social status and making others envious. There are many ways of customizing your mobile phone services through selected ring tones, voice mail and many other features. All these reflect on your personality.
Cell Phone - Camera Phones
With the camera cell phones becoming a common feature, invasion of privacy has become a matter of great controversy. On the other hand it has proved to be a most useful tool in the hands of the reporters and news hunters to captivate the rare moments of natural catastrophes or man made news events.
With the addition of such features as games, radio, or movie watching on lCDs, today the cell phones have gone far beyond SMS or voice calls to become a device for personal entertainment.
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