Community weekly poll: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not?
- 3/6/07 1:41 PM
Love Comcast
by Jackcrowe - 3/8/07 12:48 PM In reply to: Need my cell phone service by DeeJay114I am sorry to hear you have had so many problems with Comcast I have had them for over 5 years and think it is wonderful. It has gone out 3 times and was fixed within 24 hours. I could easily live without that silly cell phone (have pay as you go since I cmmute a long distance,in case o an emergency) I would really hate to give up my cable though.
I don't work for Comcast, never have but I can say compared to my friends DSL there is no comparison Cable wins hands down. I have worked for Cell Phone providers in the past and believe me they are not concerned about customer care they have one concern $$$$$.
Actually, I Feel Better Having One
by wakewop - 3/7/07 5:42 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The main reason I carry around a cell phone is for safety. My calls are generally less then 5 minutes. The reality is that cell phones can be life savers if one finds oneself in a dangerous situation. I have a "Pay as you go" as for me it's cost effective.
But the sight of people walking around everywhere jabbering to thin area is becoming annoying. And even though my state has a law banning their use during driving, I have had a number of close calls caused by people talking into their phones can not watching the road.
a must for rural areas
by Bonzone - 3/7/07 12:30 PM In reply to: Actually, I Feel Better Having One by wakewopSince i live in a rural area, a cellphone is a must since i travel to and from school and then work by car. 45 minutes to school and depending where i am when i have to work, about 10 minutes to 1 hour. I only pay about 20$ a month, ( Pre-Paid) so for me its worth it. I feel much saffer in a car with the doors locked waiting for somebody to help me with my car troubles than on the side of the road asking for help.
Don't need an electronic leash
by wizardb - 3/7/07 5:58 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Neither do I need people to be able to get hold of me 24 hrs. a day.My company gave me one so they could get a hold of me during the day,I leave it turned off unless I need to make a call,other than that I see no use for them,I believe peoples way of thinking they look important and also cause everyone to believe that they can get instant gratification.
Never Had One
by tdolomont - 3/7/07 6:00 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Aren't the reason I do not own a cell phone obvious? No probably not, considering so many people in the world today, including very young children own them. Cell phones are nothing but an easier way for other's to track you down and annoy you non stop! When I am out to dinner with my partner or family I certainly do not want anyone calling and bugging me. They can call or text and interrupt all sorts of thing's from dinner to shopping to a funeral.
Sure we could shut the phone off or leave the phone at home but then what is really the point in having one? I just do not want to be bothered when I am out enjoying myself. The only thing a cell phone is good for is in the event of emergency. I have to admit a cell would have come in handy the few times I have had a car break down or when it was dire that I contact a family member during an emergency.
I agree cell phones are a good thing for anyone in the business world that may have to travel a lot for work. And the one reason I have actually considered buying a cell phone is for the tracking services they offer so I can track my young child should anything, (God forbid) ever happen to him. If I have the phone with the tracking system then the police and myself would know exactly where my child is. This is a wonderful bit of technology that can and has saved a child's life and even that of an adult that has been kidnapped.
We had a close call last school year. My child and two of his little friends were in the 2nd and 3rd grade and were outside for gym class. A stranger went up to one of the boys and was pretending to have lost his little doggy. Yes there was a teacher outside that was supposed to be supervising our kids during gym class. The boy then proceeded to go get my son and another friend to help find the lost doggy for the stranger.
The man then sent the boys three blocks from the school to a house to tell his friend the doggy was lost, he told them just to go on into the house and get the dog's leash off the kitchen tables so when they found the dog they could put him on the leash. The only thing that saved my son and his friends was the fact that they couldn't follow the strangers directions correctly and did not go to the right house! Otherwise God only knows what would have happened to my son and his friends.
So this incident is why I have considered buying a cell phone. I have talked to my children about strangers from the moment they were old enough to understand, actually I started before they could understand because it has always terrified me that some sick BA***** might steal my child and hurt or kill them, God forbid! I have constantly stressed all the rules of not going anywhere near a stranger for any reason in an effort to keep my children safe but apparently as I found out it can still happen no matter how well you teach your child about strangers. Please all parents out there be aware your child is still at risk! I had specifically warned my kids repeatedly about strangers using pets an other excuses to lure them and he still fell for the trick and my son is an extremely intelligent child so do not tell yourself that your child is to smart to do the same thing.
My son should have been safe at school with his teacher but he wasn't and was lured right from the school property right out from under that teachers nose as were th other boys. They simply walked off right down the street. So for this reason I am thinking of buying a cell phone and that is honestly the only good reason I can think of besides, like I said an emergency.
But when you look around today, every where you look there is someone with a phone stuck to their ear. And it is especially dangerous while driving and even though it's against the law in my state to talk on your cell while driving you still see people doing it all the time. Not to mention I cannot even count how many times I have been having a conversation with a friend or family member just to be interrupted by the dreaded cell phone either by ringing or by text messaging.
So there you have it and I hope all parents out there will head my warning about strangers and learn from my story. Thanks for taking your time to read this post. Sincerely, Cell Free in Indiana
Cell Phones
by LDASR - 3/7/07 6:08 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Since I travel a lot the convenience is very important. My carrier is ALLTEL they cover all the area I travel.
Could you live without cell phones?
by jlsquires - 3/7/07 6:11 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
As a farmer in remote Eastern Montana my cell phone is one of the most helpful tools I have. It makes it possible to do things conveniently and timely. Technology, especially cell phones are an essential in keeping cost of production down and being able to better utilize time.
dead zones?? what are they? i have verizon
by explorer5 - 3/7/07 6:12 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I dont worry about dead zones because i have verizon. the only place my phone doesnt work is in the mountains, and thats about it. thats why i have verizon, they may not have the selection of phones as other carriers, and they may not have the flashiest advertising, but i'll tell you one thing - there is a reason why they have the least amount of churn every month, and there is a reason why they are rapidly closing the customer gap with cingular.. Good riddence anyone who has Cingular (Oops.. It's ATT.. Although next month it might be back to Cingular.. You never can tell what they'll do next...)
For Me Verizon = Dead zones
by REA - 3/7/07 10:59 AM In reply to: dead zones?? what are they? i have verizon by explorer5I couldn't talk right in my own home! I couldn't wait for the contract to expire. I checked out the coverage maps on line and Cingular had it all over Verizon, T-Mobile, and Nextell. I haven't had a dropped call call since I went to Cingular. The gentleman in the store explained their dual frequency approach.
If Verizon moved the money from their advertising budget to service quality maybe they can measure up.
Re: For Me Verizon = Dead Zones
by LionsMike - 3/7/07 8:14 PM In reply to: For Me Verizon = Dead zones by REAI guess it matters where you live work or use your cell phone. In my city Cingular (back when it was Cell One was terrible. Even going outdoors only gave you a 50% or 60% chance of getting a connection. People would roam up and down the sidewalk, or get in their cars an go a block or two to find two bars.
People changesd to Verizon in order to have their cell phones which were usefull.
I would imagine that that is no longer the case now that more than one person in four has a cell phone.
Could but won't.
by matthollycart - 3/7/07 6:18 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I don't think its necesary to have a cell phone... neither do I think its necesary to have indoor plumbing, electricity, a computer, a car, etc. I don't buy the argument that because we survived without them for so many years, therefore, we don't need them. People also survived for a long time without the above listed things and more. The fact is, society is changing and many people rely on cell phones.
Some people might not need one. I don't criticize them for that. But ask yourself how you would feel if you had to go outside and dig a hole in the ground to take a crap in the middle of winter. Ask yourself how you would feel if you had to light candles to see at night, or had to do everything without electricity.
I personally do not NEED a cell phone but I they definitely are worth my investment because of the type of lifestyle I live and my family situation. I have a large family and I can keep in touch with them when we are separated no matter where we are in the country. It is very useful for me.
And just because some people use the cell phone irresponsibly doesn't mean we should limit its use of responsible people. I use a hands free headset when I drive and talk and have no problem doing it. We talk to people that are sitting next to us in the vehicle the same way and nobody is out trying outlaw talking in the vehicle are they?
I couldn't live with out my cell
by HLBeaird - 3/7/07 6:20 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am a single full time working mom. As a parent I want to be able to be reached at all times no matter what. What if something happened to my kid while I was at lunch and not in the office to take a call or if while I was driving to or from work my kid got hurt or sick and had to be taken to the emergency room. As a parent I feel that I have to have a way to be contacted in event of an emergency.
Only for Emergencies.
by pituarte - 3/7/07 6:23 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
At first I thought I couldn't, but after giving it thought yes, I discovered not only possible but beautiful. Now I only carry a cell with a pay-as-you-go card, have disciplined myself into keeping my thougts and looking for 1 on 1 conversation. Time management wise it is excellent, and this helps motivate me towards social communication. So far in the last year I have spent less than 30 minutes on cell phone calls. And life is much nicer.
I Could, but would rather not
by lilliana - 3/7/07 6:30 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
CNET needed one more category: I could, but would rather not. We use our cell phones only a little. We use them when in the car and for emergencies. Also, we have a Time-Warner internet phone, so when their system goes down, we have no communications except for our cell phone. In most cases, doing without the cell would be inconvenient, but in an emergency, it could be the difference between life and death.
AL
I don't own a cell phone.
by swallen62 - 3/7/07 6:35 AM In reply to: Could you live without your cell phone? Why or why not? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I once owned a cell phone, on a carrier's 30-day trial. I was screwed out of 250 dollars even though it was supposed to be risk-free.
Do I disagree with the ethics of the industry? Absolutely. Do I need a cell phone? Not for a minute.
I think that people should use hands-free solutions to talk while driving. If you absolutely NEED to use your cell while driving, you can afford to take some precautions, and not be irresponsible and dangerous. If it's that much of an emergency, you shouldn't cause emergencies for others.
I personally use a VOIP wifi phone, and it works wonders. Wifi hotspot coverage isn't as large as I would like just yet, but that's only a matter of time. I can talk at work, at home, and even at a couple of coffee shops and stores. I don't want to talk while I'm driving. And the fact that I pay around 5$ a month is nice. Unlimited minutes, unlimited long distance - almost anywhere in the world.
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