Cellphones: How Have They Changed the Way we Interact Socially? This paper will investigate how cellular phones have reformed how society interacts in business and personal relationships both positively and negatively. Different theories and studies have suggestions on why cellular phones have become such a “household item.” Landlines are almost a thing of the past unless there’s a business that requires it. A lot of companies have cell phones to take care of business as well negating the need for a landline. With the growing popularity of cell phones the vast improvements that happen daily gets less involved in face to face or even voice to voice interactions because of texting, social media, etc.
Since colleges are able to sign deals with big-name cell phone companies, campus cell phone plans are often reasonably priced. Many times these plans require a small deposit for basic cell phone service, and then the student can decide if they would like to pay for a monthly long-distance plan in addition to the basic plan. Campuses have embraced cell phones for more than one reason. Cell phones give students a way of staying connected with loved ones, as well as connecting with new friends. Many schools are hoping this will help students adapt more easily to college life, and in turn will help lower drop-out rates.
Their target market’s needs have been met by cellular phones much cheaper and more convenient to carry around, providing greater value to them. Iridium also had no competitive advantages. They cannot charge lower prices because their fixed costs are too high. The Iridium service was also far from perfect. Since Iridium’s technology depended on the line-of-sight between the mobile phone and their satellites, customers often reported dropped calls and poor reception inside buildings, cars, and in many urban areas.
All one needs is a smartphone, such as an iPhone or an Android, and they can fulfill all of their daily tasks from the touch of the same button. Although such technology has made the lives of Americans much more productive, cellphone technology has made people more detached from society and less aware of their surroundings. Cellphones have given Americans a false sense of reality in which the average person believes that multitasking while using a mobile phone is an effective use of one’s time. If Americans can better distinguish when it is appropriate to use their cellphones, users can prevent themselves from making mistakes, whether they are small or large, due to inattentiveness. This is not a problem of cellular phone technology; it is one of not knowing when it is appropriate to engage in cellphone use.
Statistics showing size and growth of the current industry ii. Success and struggles of current industry iii. Thesis statement- The cell phone industry’s future will consist of a few major companies and a few smaller companies all trying to find their place in the market to compete with each other both foreign and domestic by making many technological advances to help make cell phone usage safer and cheaper. II. Current Industry a.
Cell phone technology has grown tremendously within the last decade making it easier for one to communicate with others. Cell phones allow people to call, text, email, and use social networking from anywhere they please, but some people do not understand that there are certain times and places that cell phone use is inappropriate; For example, when driving. Using cell phones while driving has been proven to be dangerous. Even though many states have passed laws against cell phone use while driving, many still allow the use of hands-free cell phones/devices while behind the wheel. Using a hands-free cell phone/device is just as dangerous as using hand-held cell phone while driving.
This target segment consists of consumers who are in the “flux of their lives”. They are either about to enter college or the job market and this may be their first cell phone. The target market does appear to be attractive as it is currently underserved by the other big carriers. The target market itself is an attractive segment, based on the “cool” and popularity need to have a cell phone. This segment would be the high users of text messaging, games, internet, and ring-tones.
Cell phones: Talking and Texting With the vast majority of our country’s population using cell phones and with the advent of text messaging as a way of fast communication, people are able to communicate more easily than ever before. Cell phones are bridging communication gaps and allowing people to converse at any time instantly. However, using cell phones can be a health hazard and using them in certain situations illegal. Even with considering these concerns, text messaging has become exceptionally popular, especially with the younger generations, thus making the need for us to talk with one another almost obsolete. Talking on the phone has evolved over the years from speaking to an operator who will patch a call through to being able to dial a number on a touch screen and moments later a person is on the line.
To prove this point, Samsung’s newest Android device, the Galaxy S8+, has more RAM and a powerful octa-core processor versus Apple’s newest device, the iPhone X. Having a strong CPU and plenty of RAM is essential for multitasking and boosting productivity. It also prevents slowdowns and hangs while working. Furthermore, Android phones can last long and are more durable. Accidents do happen, like dropping the phone from a high place, and dropping such phones won’t do as much damage.
But what if a piece of technology interferes or even reverses that early learning? While technology has its benefits, we see with cell phones, social media, and television many disturbing trends. Now that cell phones have started to become cheaper and easier to get, it seems like more and more children are getting cell phones. It used to seem as if it was a communication tool for adults, but as time went by we started to see a trend of cell phones being owned by younger and younger people. The bad thing about that is the fact that if teens and preteens start handling cell phones, which they already do, they begin to text more often.