We are all aware of the benefits of the
cellular phones. They make lives more convenient; lines of
communication become more open due to them but there are
controversies that could not be overcome. These are controversies
from different angles. We have to be aware of these controversies;
they could be factors to consider in the use of your cellular phone.
- Use of cellular phone while driving
According to studies in the US, there
are more incidences of road accidents caused by the use of cellular
phones while driving. They equate the instance to driving while
drunk. In some parts of the world, it is totally prohibited to use.
There are even further studies that show that “hands-free” phones
is not that much safer as well. In other European countries,
hand-held phones are highly discouraged.
- Use of cellular phones threats security
In most cases, cellular phones are
media for identity theft. As mentioned in Wikipedia, it is due to
"scanning" whereby third parties in the local area could
intercept and eavesdrop in on calls. Another point is that Analogue
phones could also be listened to on some radio scanners. This must be
a warning to all cellular phone users; we have to be very careful in
our use of our cellular phones. We could enjoy all the services these
innovations offer but we have to see to it that we protect ourselves
from untoward outcomes as well.
- Use of cellular phones in aircrafts
It is a general knowledge that the use
of cellular phones while one is in an aircraft is impossible. This
all rooted from an incident way back in 2000 when it was aired that
an aircraft crashed due to a passenger’s cellular phone use.
Studies tell that Cellular phones and other mobile devices could be
used to detonate remote Improvised Explosive Devices. Though there is
not much proof about it yet, it has been an internationally-known
policy not to use cell phones in flight.
These are really important points to
take note of. Though some of them do not have concrete proofs, it
must still be taken with importance and caution. There is no harm in
doing so.
Cellular phones are helpful but in one
way, be careful.
Bart D. Ebinger
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