How necessary is cell phone for you?

Cell Phone - A picture of a cell phone
@alienstar (5142)
India
July 8, 2010 5:36am CST
Cell phones have become a common thing among all ages now as we see people commenting that the just cannot imagine a day without a cell phone.Previously there was a pager and now cell phone and what next? do you really need a cell phone now? is it that necessary for your profession? youngsters do make use of cellphones just to be in constant touch with their loved ones and grown up use it more for their profession and some use it just for status !
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• United States
8 Jul 10
For me it is very necessary to have my cell with me but there is also times when I could care less where my cell is. But I do like to keep it on me at all times just in case unless I am going swimming or doing something where my cell could risk being damaged then I leave it in the car. But that is about the only time I dont have my cell near by. I even place it in the bathroom with me when I take a shower so i know right away if someone is trying to get ahold of me. I once had no cell phone for like a week and I hated it i always needed to call someone and never way able to.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
8 Jul 10
I also need my cell phone as i am used to it and was even talking for hours before.But now i have drastically reduced my usage as i found that it is effecting our health in its own way and this has been published in health magazines.So, i do make calls only if it is that necessary or else i don't use much like before when i was even using it fro catting for long time as i was free sometimes
• United States
8 Jul 10
I too have cut way back on talking on the phone. I rarely use it anymore and it hardly rings lol but thats ok because me and my friends just stay in touch by getting together often.
@jkar1234 (147)
• India
8 Jul 10
Cell phones have become necessity for me. Without cellphones i feel disconnected to world. With 3g apploication it is going to impact our life more. Cellphones gives me lot of options . With my cell phone with me i dont need wrist watch , my ipod and other things. Me and my friends always remain in touch by voice calls or messages. It keeps me connected with them. Whenever i go out cell phone is the first thing which i take with myself
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
8 Jul 10
3G applications are the latest one now and it will have an large impact on everybody for sure.I was using it more when i was getting bored without any work soemtimes when i used to call my close friends and talk tot hem for hours as i was feeling very happy and felt like those friends whom i spoke are near to me and now the 3g experience will make this more and more possible as you can also see the person you are talking!
• Philippines
8 Jul 10
As a freelance service provider, cellphone is, indeed, a necessity for me. Normally, I receive job offers through e-mail. When clients do not get any reply from me within an hour, they usually give me a call to inform that I have to check check my e-mail.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
Being in the profession you mentioned here, cell phone is a must and more over you may not be overusing it isn't it? i am also a freelancer and have reduce my mobile phone usage drastically as i find it very irritating sometimes.It is also very bad for health and after reading all these bad effects of long usage of cell phones i have also reduced or else i am also a person who spends hours in cell phone
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
Exactly, alienstar! Those articles about the bad effects of long exposures to cellphones are quite alarming. (If only those cellphone addicts understand the risks when they take advantage of unlimited call promos.) I am not fond of texting messages, if I have something important to say, I'd rather make a call. I just always see to it that I limit my calls -- because if not, it's not only hazardous to my health but also to my pocket. Hehehe
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 10
The phone is something important to me, but it used to be. so now I do not need a cell phone. Because no one will call me, call my husband and my family, and it's not every day. I use more mobile phone as a modem now.
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
8 Jul 10
This is fine as i see you using this gadget only sometimes on actual purpose.We are also lucky to use such hi fi gadgets in our times as the use of this is also very wast and i too feel like calling every friend of mine when i am totally free which i used to do before.But now i have restricted my calls seeing some harmful effects it has
@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
8 Jul 10
For me, it's quite necessary although my phone seldom ring. Not because of work, but because it can provide a direct communication for me, my family members and my close friends. I think I am still looking towards how advanced cellphone technology can be because initially, cellphone was developed for just calling and messaging, and then it became web browsing and music gadgets and then now, we can do video calls and wifi. Thus, I wonder if there are more aspects of what cellphone can become in the near future. Maybe a server cellphone? (Just some out-of-the-box thinking). I see many people using phone to represent their status which sometimes does makes me envy that they are holding on to an iPhone or a Blackberry because what I have is neither one. Mine is just a normal 3G flip phone without wifi capability, but nice in color (cos it's blue and white in color)
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
I have been sing an old cell phone and never even bothered to change it as there are new models coming your way every now and then.But once we get into the habit of changing cells , then we do go on spending money on cell phones for sure.I don't want to spend money for buying a new cell every time it launches into the market.I have also reduced my cell phone usage after i got some health problem now.But as yous aid, it does find its usage in every field and with everyone for sure
@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
10 Jul 10
hi alienstar, sorry to hear about your health condition. And you are right about the tendency of changing phone, initially, I was so used to changing my phone every 2 years (because of the telco package which allows us to get the newer model at a lower cost). But nowadays, I have become less willing to change my cellphone unless it's not going to cost any money or unless my phone is faulty. That shows how necessary a cellphone is for me. :)
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
8 Jul 10
I think my cellphone is one of the most important possession that I have right now. And I think a lot of people will agree that cellphone has transcended from being a luxury to a necessity. The most important benefit a person could get from owning a mobile phone is it's very convenient and effective tool for communication. Especially if you're outside and waiting for important calls, text messages, or, sorry for the morbidity, if an accident happens.
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
8 Jul 10
Cell phone transcended from being a luxury to a necessity is true as everybody is finding its vast use in every field.Most common person also finds it useful to convey message to people in times of urgency or at times of happiness.Now that even the prices of mobile phones have reduced, it can be bought by anyone as it is really affordable.Nut only care one should take is not to get adicted
• Philippines
8 Jul 10
the way i use my cellphone, it's not so necessary coz most of the time i go to work without it not even thinking about the word "emergency", I'm not fond of texting especially making calls. Haha in other words I am a loner....
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
If you feel the cell phone is not needed for your purpose, then don't use it as you don't get anything by that than health problems.But if it is a necessity, then reduce the usage of that so that you can protect yourself from any major health problems later on in your life.These days people are very careful that they have reduced the usage of cell phones drastically all over the world
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
9 Jul 10
Hi, alienstar. Yes, and cell phone is very necessary for me to have. I need it when I go out. I also need it for emergency purposes too. A cell phone is an necessity.
• United States
8 Jul 10
We don't have a home phone, my husband needs his cell phone for work so its cheaper for us to just have 2 cell phones on a family plan. I'm at home all day with 2 toddlers, so there's no way I could not have one.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
May be it is good and you may also be saving some money on buying an extra home phone isn't it? but the ring tone should be set high in your cell phone so as to avoid missing any important calla s you will also be busy most of the times in household works and there are chances of missing some important calls for sure.Moreover, i also think that you don't get much time to over use your cell phone as you are busy with other things also
9 Jul 10
Well there are many reason for people buy cell phone, but for me cell phone are necessity nowadays since everything is in fast pace.Like in business, communication clients between and businessman is crucial specially in sales. When it comes to youngsters it is also important not just that they may keep in touch to their loved ones, since youngsters go everywhere they want and go home late at night they can inform there parents or gaurdians or there parents can call them, specially in case of emergency. But sometimes cellphone are use for status specially here in my country.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
8 Jul 10
Very necessary like an arm or something, lol. I use the mail to receive feeds from the blogs I like that have articles so I can read in bed, story ghosts cause at night is more scarry. I use the notepad to write down series that I have to rental, vitamins that I have to take. I actually blog from the cellphone, Blogger has a feature that I just have to write a post and then send the mail, the subject is the post title and the message is the post. Taking pictures and lots of stuffs. If only I had an IPhone...
@alienstar (5142)
• India
9 Jul 10
There are lots of great features in iphone and once you start using it, you just cannot be without it isn't it? later on it really becomes an addiction sort off.When cell phones were introduced iw as also against it and when i also found out the usefulness of having a cell phone i started using it for all purpose and maybe i should say over use it which did effect me in health and so have reduced using it now
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
cellphone is the most important thing for me...without that i feel i am not connecte with my family, friends and especially boyfriend. i feel i dont know whats happening in the outside world! before i sleep its my cellphone i touch before i sleep and when i wake up its my cellphone again who i check before getting up. without it, i feel i am missing half of my life. LOL
• Malaysia
9 Jul 10
Yes.Cell phone is really important to us nowadays no matter to youngsters or old generations. Cell phone improved our life and helps us a lot in many aspects^^
@T_Diamond (965)
• New Zealand
12 Jul 10
I hardly use my cell. Most of the time I spend a minute checking messages and then putting it on charger when needed.
@youless (112113)
• Guangzhou, China
9 Jul 10
The cellphone is quite important for me. If I go out, be sure I will bring my keys, wallet and cellphone. The cellphone not only allows me to contact others, but also gives me entertainment. I love China
• United States
9 Jul 10
For me they are very necessary. It's important for me because when my daughter who will be 5 in september goes with my dad I need to have it so in case she calls wanting me or wanting to come home. We have been trying to teach her when is a good time to call and she's been scared to be around him at night and so I've been telling her to call me and talk to me if she decides she wants to go home. I'm not going to force her to stay depending on the circumstances. Other reasons is because even though I'm in the city some times I drive over 20-30 minutes for entertainment outside the city and so I need my phone for texting and to make calls and for emergancy reasons as well. I also make it into my office of the restroom most of the time. I don't trust people around me that well, so I usually dont leave it lying around anywhere. I don't have it on during church and interviews or if I'm going through the line at the retail store.
@Gany15k (1673)
• India
9 Jul 10
Yes, cell phone is very much important nowadays...I need them in my office..I want to make calls all over India..Without cell phone it is very difficult..I used to listen music,play games..so I really need it...We can have touch with our friends.so it helps in lot of ways.So cell phone is very very necessary for me...
@manojt2 (179)
• India
9 Jul 10
Cellphone indeed has become a necessary part of our lives. Without cellphone I can't imagine a life. It has helped me in my business, since I was always connected to my clients, no matter wherever I was. Each and every thing on this planet has two sides. It depends on how we use it. Cellphone too if used properly is a boon else it can be worse as hell. As you have mentioned it can be used to be in constant touch with our dear ones, for the use in profession and also for status. But for status you need to have a higher end handset which everyone cannot afford.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
9 Jul 10
I would say that cell phone is a must for me. If I left my cell phone at home for a day, I would be like a useless: cannot call friends that I really need to call at the time and I would be worried if I met an unfortunate incident on the way and I could not phone for help. (the public phones in Indonesia do not work well).
• Indonesia
9 Jul 10
Wow.. i don't think when I'm going outside my home and I forget to bring my cell phone. I just turn back and pick up my phone. Although I'm not a busy businessmen that every time must stand by with much call.. LOL. But cell phone for me is just for call and short message, nothing at all... Maybe some people show what the cell phone that they use is show their status, but for me it is not.