Cell Phones

I have a landline but rarely use it. Both my hubby and I have cell phones and I never leave home without it. Unless I forget it on the charger, but that is rare. I call my hubby on it since we have unlimited mobile to mobile and make our long distance calls on it since they are free.

It really came in handy when my car broke down a couple of years ago on the way to work. I was able to call my hubby and the tow truck. There are a lot of people that no longer have landlines anymore.

I never drive and talk tho. Nothing is that important to talk about. I have been almost hit several times by someone yakking on their phone and not paying attention.

We have cell phones not a home line. I don't like to cell phone and drive and most of the idiots I encounter on the road are on the phone lol. Other places like grocery stores don't bother me. *I wouldn't talk at check out, but that is because I want to focus on what the person is doing with my food and making sure they dont double scan or something. If you can do that talk on the phone then so be it. Same with restaurants, it doesn't bother me. If I don't get bothered by a couple having a convo at the table next to me I can't get mad at the other person talking on the phone at the other table.

Unfortunately I can't afford a cell phone. My DSL internet is the only luxury I can afford. You have to be well off or at least financially comfortable to afford even the cheapest cell phone service. I wish cell phone service wasn't so expensive.

I wish I could afford a cell phone for at least emergencies on the road. They are pretty much getting rid of pay phones, probably because so many people have cell phones.

One thing I am against, is people using cell phones, while driving. I think a person should keep their full attention on the road, and not on chatting away on the cell. I don't appreciate having to watch out for other drivers who are using cell phones and so enthralled in their conversation that they pull out in front of you.

Another thing that bothers me, is seeing people walking down the street or in stores talking on their cell. To me, it seems like they have become so dependant on them. I just think a person could take a break from the phone once in a while. They will survive.

I also HATE talking to people on cell phones. The reception often goes in and out, fading and becoming distorted. I usually tell people to call me back when they get access to a REAL phone.

Talking on a cell phone while driving is illegal in Australia. People still do it, but I think if they need to, they just have a quick chat and that's it (cause you don't want to get caught!). Over here in the US, because it's illegal, and sooooo many people do it, and it's not just a quick chat - they look like long, involved conversations!! People just don't pay attention to what's going around them if they're involved in a phone conversation.

I've gotten so mad at the amount of people who have cut me off or done other stupid things because they haven't been paying attention - they've talking on their stupid phones.

We got a car that has bluetooth capability, so my phone connects with the car, and when someone rings, the car automatically answers it, and the sound comes through the speakers, then a little microphone above my head picks up the sound. I find that has been great for driving, but I still make sure I don't have long, involved conversation in the car, it's just too risky!

I only have a cell phone, no land line. I can't afford both, and being a single woman in a big city, I feel like I need the cell phone for the safety benefits. I need to be able to call 911 or call for help if I need it. My phone gets good reception in my apartment so that part isn't a problem for me. Plus it lets me use time more productively. I don't own a car either, so I walk everywhere unless it's just too far. If it takes me 30 minutes to walk somewhere, I have plenty of time to call my credit union to check my balance, or call and make a doctor's appointment, or even call a friend or family member for a quick chat to stay in touch. When I'm home, I usually need to be doing chores or studying or sleeping. I bring my phone to work since I have a 2 hour commute each way by public transit, but I don't take calls at work unless it's an emergency.

What is everyone talking about?? You walk down the street and everyone has a cell phone glued to their head. Haven't they heard of the link between brain cancer and cell phones? I have a prepaid trac phone that I use when necessary, not for recreational chats, not to show off. Whenever I see someone driving and talking on the phone, I blare my horn with the hopes of scaring the bejeezus out of them, which I usually do because they are not paying attention. I am hoping the near heart attack will teach them to stay off the phone while driving. When people use their cell phones in public, it seems as though they want everyone to know their business. IT is really annoying. The worst was in a movie. The guy answers the phone, tells the caller he is in a movie and then proceeds with his conversation. Really, why not just carry your toilet around with you? Need I say more?

Cell phones must be one of the few things that are cheaper in the UK than the US. I have a basic cell phone for emergency use, It cost £25/$46 to buy and a pre-paid call-card £10/$18, there are no limits on when you must use the money by. I can't remember the last time I topped it up.
It never rings anywhere inconvenient, because I only switch it on if I want to use it!
Anne

I have a cell phone, and no other phone. It's 10$ a month because I pay my part of a family plan. The phone was free because I had the other one that cost 40$ for two years. The cheapest one Verizon has is 40$ a month, which is actually less expensive than most phone services around here. If you don't have good credit yourself, you have to give them like $400 dollars for a year as a deposit!

That said, I hardly take the darn thing anywhere. Because usually if I am somewhere it's somewhere I don't wanna be on the phone. I don't answer it half the time, because I like to call people back when I have time and privacy to really talk to them. I certainly don't bring it to work or class or anything, I do bring it to the grocery though, so you can call home and ask questions about groceries or someone can call you if they forgot they needed something.

My cell phone is in my handbag. I turn it on when I leave the house in the morning, and turn it off when I get in the train after work. The few people I've given the number to know it's for emergencies only. I only use it occasionally, for example, to make appointments while at school, and I never use it while driving (illegal here, anyway).

DH and I *share* our cell phone, and it is a pre paid contract, so that way if in any month we cant afford it, we dont get in trouble for not paying the bill. But it is also our source of calling long distance if need be, because our home phone is just a basic line-thats it! I am guilty of talking while shopping(on occasion-but it is rather distracting) and yes, I have been on it more than once while driving as well... LOL....I dont mind them in general, but what is rude is when your in a movie theatre and the idiot behind you is talking on his phone! ARGGHH, now thats RUUDE!

I don't have one. I only use the landline occasionally. At the very most, I'd use a celphone for emergencies, but not as a "random jabber" phone. I could see that ruining a lot of "me time".

Hope - have you looked into the "pay as you go" cell phones? This past Christmas sis bought me and Mom one and it's was only $20 at WalMart (a Nokia TracFone) with cards (to pay for the minutes) starting at $20. When we first registered they included 40 free units/minutes.

This one was the cheapest but there are others with more features, etc. It is still great to have for emergencies - as when I had the wreck in April.

The down side is that the minutes are "use 'em or lose 'em" if you don't use them by a certain date. Haven't had that problem, yet, nor have I really used them up early.

And I don't drive and talk! (DId answer it at a stop light once...)

Yea talking on the phone while at the theater is RUDE, I have been known to give the eye at several peps that do that kind of thing!

Nothing ruins a perfectly good movie faster than someone yelling "we're watching "Movie XYZ!" over the theatre's sound system. Even worse is when that's followed by an on-the-spot review/synopsis.

I think a cell phone with videotaping ability is an excellent crime-fighting tool.

Right now I have a single candybar phone for emergencies, but I am looking for a videotaping cell phone just in case I am ever attacked.

There had been many times when a woman is abducted and she uses her cell phone for police to trace and find her.

I had to comment because this is one of the biggest issues that irk me..

I myself ONLY HAVE a cellphone, because, I am always where the phone is..Now as my son gets old enough to stay home alone, I will then make sure there is a phone at home..

CELL PHONES DONT bother me, unless they are dangerous while in use while driving..
What bothers me is the Squaky, "walkie talkie" feature on the nextel and sprint phones..

WHY ON EARTH would you want to BROADCAST the whole convo, on both ends..and it makes a irritating beep everytime it goes through.

I work at a hospital, and your not even to be on your phone, but the other day this idiot must have thought this feature was not considered using your phone..And I heard his friend "they both couldnt have been more then 25 yrs old" talk about how this girl gave him an STD and he was back at the doctors...And the other kid was saying how she gave it to him too!!!!!!!!

I couldnt believe it..
But I just wanted to add that in...That I think is the dumbest feature ever added..I even have friends who have them, but when asked why they use it, they say its free to do when the other has the feature too..But still do it at home!!!

I have not seen that one yet. It sounds absolutely ridiculous. (dreads it)

Becuase they actually think they are cool enough that we want to hear what is going on in thier pathetic lives!!! I hate that thing too. I do see where it would practical for on the road workers, or construction (cable installers, truck drivers, towmen etc.) but that is ALL!

That is when they should be used..MY father owns a machine company, and his workers do use them to communicate back n forth...but even he says they are TERRIBLE with reception, etc...

I hate that little beep,
When I go downtown, being that I live in the country, city life is more noisier, but I have actually heard drug transactions being broadcasted...
I dont know which one is worse, drugs, or STD's...either one I wouldnt even talk about on a cell phone,....Although with drugs high in the area, I think thats why alot of people got them..supposedly it cant be bugged, or wired???CLUELESS, just glad someone has noticed it being irritating

The company I work for has 3 different businesses in the same building. One of them is Boost Mobile, a prepaid cellphone service. Most of the people who work there are young, supposedly "hip" kids that think nothing of blasting their music over the phones in the cafeteria. It is very annoying.

I have both a landline and a cellphone. During the day, the cell is the only way, for anyone to reach me and leave a voice mail. My mother has numerous health problems and frequently goes to the hospital. In addition, I'm looking for another job and I give my cell number to prospective employers. With the cell, I can return calls, during my breaks and lunch.

If I DO need to talk to someone, while driving, I use a hands-free device.

I have both a landline and a cellphone

I have only a cell phone...I dropped the Landline several years ago since in MI cell phones are more affordable per month than a Landline (after local tolls, long distance etc).

I agree that they can be dangerous on the roads. I will find that on occassion I will be on the cell while driving, arrive at the destination, but don't remember how I got there. Now I just ignore the call unless I'm at a stop light or in a parking lot (if the call last longer than 30 seconds - thats how long I can run my dual attention span ).

I know the city of Detroit is trying to pass a cell phone ban while driving as a second offense. I don't think it has passed yet, but its a possibility.

I remember somewhere in the west part of michigan some city (West. MI people do you know?) that refuses to even host towers. Of course, this was before 9/11, so they may have changed things.

I have a cell phone, and I would never use it at work, occassionally I would use it while driving, but it would only be to call DH and tell him I was on my way home from work. Other than that, I rarely use the thing.

No one calls me......So it pretty much just lays around looking pretty. I take it with me when we leave the house just in case I need to call DH (If I'm alone). Or for emergencies while on the road.

But like I said, I really don't have any friends so my phone rarely rings whether it's a landline or a cell.

I just got a pre paid virgin mobile... 20 bucks for the phone and 14.99 a month for 100 minutes ... I need the 200 minute plan since when I call home mom talks to much..lol.. I dont know my number the phone has way more features than I can use but I feel safer ... I do most of my talking at home and the phone is for emergencies and I am in blah blah town ya need something ( those in small towns know what I mean )

My fiancé are both on my dad's plan - he has his own company so he has a family plan for it. We don't own a home phone because we really don't talk on the phone much. 99% of the time the person on the other end is my fiancé or a member of my family, in which case it's free because of our plan.

I do talk in public sometimes...but I keep my voice down and my head low, it's no one else's business who I talk to about what. I have a hands-free set if I'm driving and talking. When I'm talking in the car, it's like I'm talking to someone next to me, no distractions with my hands at all. I hate being stuck behind a "cell phone driver" who can't drive at all, so I make sure I'm not that person.

To me, a cell phone is no big deal. It's just another way for people to find you when you are not home. I have one, mainly for my wife, if she should break down while driving and would need to call for help. For those reasons, cell phones are good, but I feel there is not much more that is useful about them, unless you need it for work and you spend a great deal of time on the road. However, at no time should you ever use one while driving. I have seen so many terrible drivers on the road, weaving from lane to lane or driving 20 mph under the speed limit, because they had no idea of what they were doing. All they cared about was the conversation they were having on the phone. I hardly ever use ours and very few people have the number. If my wife and I are out and about, the phone is never on. I look at it this way, if I am not home, leave me a message, I will call you back when I get home. There is nothing more rude, than people using them in restaurants, movie theaters or other public places. I don't want to hear your conversation or some stupid ring tone. If a phone call is that important, take it outside or in the lobby if the restaurant or theater has one. I once turned to someone behind me and joined in their conversation on the phone. They were talking so loud, I knew everything she was talking about. So, I figured since she wanted me to hear everything, that she wouldn't mind me being part of the conversation. It didn't last long, she got up and walked away Now a word of CAUTION for those of you who do not have a land line. This is a huge mistake. In a case of an emergency, if you need to call 911 (in the USA), the 911 operator will NOT know where you are calling from, unless you give them your address. This can be a problem in emergency situations. Many children are told to call 911 in an emergency. However, if a child or even an adult is scared, they will not be able to give the operator their address. In the case of a land line phone, even if you can not speak, when you call 911, the operator knows where you are calling from. Also, cell phone networks may quit working during natural or man made disasters. A few years ago, when a good portion of the eastern United States lost power during the big black out, many cell phones quit working. At least ours did. The phone itself worked, but the network was down. However, our land line phone still worked without any problems.

My husband and I got rid of land lines six years ago. We each have our own cell phone (Nextel) and absolutely love it. I have been known to use my phone while walking and driving, though I avoid using it in stores and other public places. NEVER in a cinema, theatre, or (heaven forbid) in classes. I also think it's tacky to use them while at work unless you're on break - something I've seen many people do.

I love the walkie-talkie feature, and I'm glad to have it. Very handy, and we use it a lot. The problem is when people have it turned up to loud. That's their own dumb faults. Great feature, though.

I use my cell regular. Up until about 2 months ago I didn't have a landline. But My cell doesn't get great reception (or even good for that matter) at home so I broke down and got a land line. I do talk on the cell while I drive but not very often and only quick conversations like someone calling to tell me to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home. I have a lot of people pull out infront of me while they are on the phone and not realize it until I rev the engine up and lay on the horn! Then they qickly either hang up or flip me off!