Cell Phones

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I believe it is very important for everyone to have a cell phone.  I feel that the number one reason to have a cell phone is no matter where you are, if there is an emergency you will have access to dial 911.  Another great reason to have a cell phone is with the busy lives that many of us lead, we are not always at home for people to be able to get a hold of us. Cell phones give us the flexibility to be reached anytime, anywhere.

There are two main types of cell phones: Conventional Cell Phones and Smart Phones.

Conventional cell phones are usually small and compact. A few of the main types are: bar phones, flip phones, and slider phones.  They are all designed to be compact and easy to use.  Most of the phones will make phone calls, do text messaging, and play music.  Some phones also have cameras built into them, so that you can capture a picture on the go without having to have to carry a separate digital camera.

Smart phones are designed for life on the go.  Most smartphones have a full touchscreens while other smart phones are touchscreen that have a slide out keyboard to type on.  They can be used to handle more than one email account.  On many smart phones you can create or edit Microsoft Office documents such as a spreadsheet.  Many smart phones also give you complete internet access just like you would have on any desktop computer or laptop.  Many phones give you the option to connect to Wi-Fi for faster browsing and internet speeds.  A lot of the smart phones have different apps that allow you to do many different things such as shop, play games, edit pictures, and much more.

There are tons of different cell phone carriers to choose from.  Some of the main cell phone carriers are: Att, Verizon, Sprint, T-mobile, and U.S. Cellular.  There are also smaller cell phone carriers that are more regional and only cover a certain area of the country.

The main differences between carriers are the services and features they offer and the price at which you can receive those services. Most carriers pretty much offer the same services and have prices that are relatively close to each other.  Some carriers have contracts with certain cell phone makers to be the only carrier that is allowed to carry a certain model of phone.  Other than going with a carrier because they have a certain phone that you want it basically comes down to which company you want to take a chance with.

So whether you need a cell phone to call a tow truck when you break down on the side of the road, or you need it to edit and send an important spreadsheet right before a business meeting, or you are at your mother in-laws house and are bored out of your mind and want to download and play the newest game on your phone.  I think it is very important for everyone to have a cell phone so that no matter what is going on in their lives, they are always connected to the outside world for all of their needs.