Assignment 3-1

In the world we live in today, it seems as if everything is mobile. Television, internet, and tech support are just a few
examples. Cell phones are at the forefront of mobility and new technology is increasing its effectiveness. I personally do
not know a single person that does not own a cell phone. All members of my family, all of my friends and just about everyone
I meet on the street has a cell phone… maybe even 2 cell phones!
Cell phones were once the size of a normal hard line house phone and required you to carry a heavy briefcase that was attached
with a cord. This design was not very practical. New technology was created which soon allowed the cell phone to be much smaller
and did not require the extra luggage. Cell phones were soon capable of sending text messages as well as pictures and video.
Today, there are cell phones that have complete access to the internet and connection speeds are just as fast as a desktop
computer. Many companies are taking advantage of this technology, specifically the companies that offer tech support and “to
your home delivery” and other services. I recently had to call my cable company out to fix a problem I was having. The technician
carried a small PDA device and that was it. I told him my problem and he browsed on his PDA for a bit. He then fixed the problem
and input all of my information into the PDA and said a bill would be mailed to me.
The new technology allowing internet access to cell phones has increased efficiency and connectivity in every person’s life.
People are staying connected like never before. We can only guess what is to come next in the world of cell phones. And one
thing is for sure, I honestly don’t know what I would do without mine.

Wikipedia. Mobile Phone. Accessed from the World Wide Web on October 11th, 2008. Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone.