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Cell Phone Usage Statistics
Believe it or not, there was a time when cell phones were not considered normal or common. Once reserved for the elite in business and higher society, cell phones are now being used by celebrities and even those who are unable to pay their rent from month to month. Cell phone usage is on the rise, not just in the United States but worldwide.
In the middle of 2005, the number of subscribers to cell phone carriers had dramatically increased and the number of total users had reached 2.4 billion. If the numbers continue to multiply at a steady rate, the number of subscribers is expected to reach into the billions over the course of the next few years. The reason for the rapid number of cell phones is said to be the implementation of more towers giving a wider range of cell phone capabilities. There is also the theory that some of the more affordable cell phone marketing strategies, such as pre-paid phones and low-minute plans, are responsible for the increased number of users as well.
Cell phones have become more than just an accessory for the masses; they have become an imagined necessity in countries all across the world. In the United States, studies show that over fifty percent of children own their own personal cell phones. In the United Kingdom, there are now more mobile phones than people in the country. The Russian market is up 89% in cell phone use while Italy, Sweden, Hong Kong and Great Britain have shown an increase of 100%. China has over 400 million subscribers, while Indonesia is expected to have over 50 million subscribers by the end of 2007.
With the excessive use of cell phones and increased number of cell phone subscriptions, society faces an etiquette issue. People are now using their cell phones in doctor's offices, movie theaters, restaurants and even weddings. The cellular phone etiquette debate will likely carry on for many more years as people get used to this relatively new technology and learn where it is acceptable to use it and where it is not.
In a general sense, cell phone usage will be on the rise for many years to come. The notion of cellular phone usage as being akin to a fad or a trend has quickly worn away; the cell phone is here to stay. As many people learn new ways to communicate, however, the cell phone that we all know and love today may well turn into a new piece of technology by tomorrow.
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