Cell Phone Regulations Research Paper

Cell Phone Regulations

The wireless communications industry is perhaps matched only by the personal computer field in the rate at which new products and features are being introduced to the marketplace. What was once a novelty, used primarily by businesses, has now become commonplace among the masses. Today, cellular phones are owned by more than 114 million Americans according the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association reports . One of the advantages of having a cellular/mobile phone is that time spent commuting, caught up in traffic and traveling could now be productive. In addition, it increases the sense of security for people driving alone or concerned about vehicle breakdowns. The extensive growth in the wireless

Researchers are uncertain how much this loss may be but it is linked to the effects on productivity of consumers. Since most of the phones do come with an ear piece, this loss may be minimal as in the case for consumers¡¦ productivity. A study showed that about half of all calls made are phone cell phones. With this amount, we can see that many people are very dependent on the use of cellular phones while they are driving. Perhaps this suggests that people would be more likely to acquire a hands-free device rather than restrain from using it. Some cellular companies are actually in support of this legislation such as Verizon and Motorola but on limited terms. They only support the proposals that allow the use of hands-free

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