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...This is probably the most cherished work of mine. I had heard the potential hazards of cell phones, and after spending an extended amount of time doing the research, the findings negating cell phone safety was irrefutable. I think that since cell phones are such a highly debated topic, it was an awesome subject to tackle, and I hope this paper can help people think twice about cell phone safety. Unseen Dangers: The Reality of Cell Phones The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of modern technology, creating fruitful moments in history that paved the groundwork for the Information Age. The advancement of computer chip technology allowed us to create the modern day cell phones, revolutionizing the concept of communication. Today our lives depend on these mobile phones, which have advanced into mobile-computers. Despite the beneficial uses and entertaining characteristics of the mobile phone, the devices are highly debated over their potential health risks. As the device becomes pervasive in modern society, it is important to more fully understand the potential health hazards that growing evidence suggests, and to ultimately reevaluate the information that industry funded and tailored studies supply for the public in the United States. Are cell phones the pinnacle of wireless communication, or what if these contemporary devices increase the risk of life-threatening illnesses for billions of people worldwide? The rapid development of communication technology has created...
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...The cell phone industry has the number one negative externality when it relates to using a cell phone while operating a vehicle. More and more accidents occur every day due to a driver becoming distracted while driving when using a cell phone. “The 2014 NSC report says the percent of drivers observed manipulating handheld electronic devices increased from 0.9% in 2010 to 1.3% in 2011.” Likewise, “National data show cell phones were involved in 350 fatal crashes in 2011” ("Cellular Phone Use and Texting While Driving Laws"). This amount of car accidents caused by driving and using a cell phone at the same time has caused governments to mandate certain laws prohibiting the use of cell phones, According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, “14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving” ("Cellular Phone Use and Texting While Driving Laws"). With this government regulation in place it will not prohibit consumers from being involved in the cell phone industry. It is a growing industry and many consumers are leaving the age of the house phones for mobile phones. Many consumers will only use their mobile phone for communication, and do not own landline phones. With the government laws that will continue to grow over time due to externalities there are also taxes that make an effect on the cell phone industries for consumers. Every state is different when they charge taxes on wireless phone...
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...EVOLUTION OF THE CELL PHONE ELLIS BYRD ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The history of the Cell Phone started about 40 years ago as a Mobil Phone and one of the first Company to invent the Mobil phone was Motorola and their phone was called the Danatac 8000X It was a very large phone and most of them were put into limousines and only a few people could afford Them. As we progress through the 1980’s the Mobil phones started to get smaller but they were still Bulky and people could carry the phones in bags and they had a longer battery life so they could walk and talk for a longer time and these phones became popular with the business crowd. As technology advanced the cell phone companies developed different features that could link the users to a wide variety of options such as accessing you e-mail account using your phone as a fax machine, address book and you could call somebody half way around the world and talk to them as if they were standing next to you. In the past ten years the cell phone companies have developed different versions of the smart phone and it seems that every couple...
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...responsibilities Automotive industries Technological responsibilities are important for drivers; because it shows that they are aware of the severity of texting and driving, and how dangerous it can become. Automotive industries should be responsible for how vehicles are wired technically when it come to safety for drivers whom constantly talk or text while driving. Car manufactures have become involved with adding blue tooth capabilities, blocking technology to cars, and creating mobile safe guard features that allows the driver ability interact with their cell phone by hand while keeping their eyes on the road. However, most drivers’ especially younger drivers will listen to music, talk while driving, text, look at directions on their GPS from their phone. Automotive industries may argue the fact that there is no way to prevent distracted drivers, but they have taken on corporate responsibility by providing different ways to prevent accidents. (Beaty, 2012). Cell Phone industry Cell phone providers have also taken Technological responsibilities to help drivers keep their focus while driving. Most cell phone companies such as AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and sprint offer apps that will prevent cell phone usage while driving. However, these apps are easy to be overlooked by drivers who are adamant on texting and talking while the vehicle is in motion. Cell phone companies may have to direct customers in ensuring that the driver is unable to use their phone while driving their vehicle...
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...the latter half of the 20th century to the early years of the 21st century, cellular phones have become a massive trend in our culture. Cell phones originally were seen as novelties that weren’t necessary and were items that only the wealthy wasted their money on. The majority of people have incorporated cellular phones into their everyday life. From 2006-2010 subscriber numbers increased an estimated 5.9% per year, resulting in increases in industry revenue at an average annualized rate of 3.9% (Brumley). Cell phone would be nothing without a cellular service provider. In order for you and I to have teleconferences, talk with family and friends, or hold any type of conversation while on the go without being tied down by wires cellular service providers offer transmission services to us through radio frequency signals rather than through end-to-end wire communication like land lines. These services can sometimes be complemented with data, messaging, and GPS packages and even more. Due to our constant need to be connected with each other cellular service providers are continuing to grow in the domestic market. For an industry that started less than 30 years ago it had revenues of about $138 billion in 2007 and currently has an estimate of 238.2 million subscribers. Wireless services were based on cellular technology in the beginning. Cellular technology divided geographic regions in cells and sent analog signals to customers using a wave through radio transmitters. Now...
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...Cell Phones and Cancer In today's innovative era of technological breakthroughs, we enjoy many benefits of technology, which give us the power to get things done faster, enjoy greater convenience, and have access to wonderful tools that improve all areas of life (Siepmann, 2004). However, there are many concerns that we are paying a price for these benefits-perhaps in the form of cancer. Major concerns arise from the fact that we are increasingly exposed to logarithmically increasing non-ionizing radiation from wireless systems, cell phones, satellite transmissions, electricity transmission, and other products. This paper aims to present a solid argument that cell phones, in particular, may be a cause of cancer. Researchers suggest that high power electrical distribution lines may increase the incidence of certain cancers (Siepmann, 2004). According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) (1990): “In conclusion, the several studies showing leukemia, lymphoma and cancer of the nervous system in children exposed to magnetic fields from residential 60 Hz electrical power distribution systems, supported by similar findings in adults in several occupational studies also involving electrical power frequency exposures, show a consistent pattern of response that suggests, but does not prove, a causal link. Frequency components higher than 60 Hz cannot be ruled out as contributing factors. Evidence from a large number of biological test systems shows that these fields induce...
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...that cell phones may change how we in live in 20 years; competition, market size, and technology improvement. Cell phones are wireless devices that one can use to communicate with others by calling or texting. Some can also access the internet and some are even Wi-Fi capable. The market for cell phones in today`s society is very competitive because companies offer the same products and services but has a different physical appearance. Companies lower the cost to attract customers. Customers want good service and a reliable product for a affordable price. When companies make their products more affordable, it attracts more customers, which increases the competition. Companies have to come up with something better for an affordable price over the years to keep attracting customers. The competition in 20 years will most likely be outrageous, especially with the industry growing every day. The cell phone industry is growing larger every day because a cell phone is now considered a necessity. Parents buy their children cell phones to keep contact with them and communicate with one another in case of emergency. Even parents are trying to keep up with the advanced new cell phones. Technology advances every year, making the industry even more competitive. Thinking of the future, only one can imagine how large the market size will be in 20 years. Over the years cell phones have came up many new features. It's starting to get where everyone is using touch screen phones instead...
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...expertise. Microsoft has its name and brand well established in the cell phone industry. Nokia as well is a global player in this industry. Nokia was the largest manufacture of cell phones in to 2012. Both companies needed a partner that complemented them in the areas they lacked expertise. Nokia has been interested in introducing Windows software to their phones therefore this seemed like a logical alliance to make. But with this alliance strengths also come weakness, opportunities and threats. A weakness in regards to this alliance would have to be Nokia losing market share. The cell phone industry is in a constant growth and with Apple’s iPhone growing not only in the U.S. but globally, alliances as such is a way to stay in a competitive position in the market. Nokia technology is aging and this is a weakness to the alliance. Although they have already launched phones with the Windows software they are still lacking the updated technology. According to the New York Times article “One year later, Nokia and Microsoft deliver” the alliance planned seemed to work even though Nokia continues to loose share. The opportunity they have is that to expand globally as Nokia has an established global market. Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone continue to be a threat in the cell phone industry. They continue to expand and to expand to global markets. The constant change in consumer wants and needs in the cell phone industry is a threat in itself. (One year later, Nokia and Microsoft deliver) ...
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...INTRODUCTION Definition of Cellular/Mobile phone The Cellular telephone (commonly "mobile phone" or "cell phone" or "handphone") is a long-range, portable electronic device used for mobile communication. In addition to the standard voice function of a telephone, current mobile phones can support many additional services such as SMS for text messaging, email, packet switching for access to the Internet, and MMS for sending and receiving photos and video. Most current mobile phones connect to a cellular network of base stations (cell sites), which is in turn interconnected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) (the exception is satellite phones. Cellular telephone is also defined as a type of short-wave analog or digital telecommunication in which a subscriber has a wireless connection from a mobile telephone to a relatively nearby transmitter. The transmitter's span of coverage is called a cell. Generally, cellular telephone service is available in urban areas and along major highways. As the cellular telephone user moves from one cell or area of coverage to another, the telephone is effectively passed on to the local cell transmitter. A cellular telephone is not to be confused with a cordless telephone (which is simply a phone with a very short wireless connection to a local phone outlet). A newer service similar to cellular is personal communications services (PCS). The Global Cellular Mobile Industry: The global mobile phone industry is based on many different manufacturers...
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...Industry Forecasting Conducting sales forecasts can prove to be one of the more complex responsibilities for management. Organizations must attempt to look to the future to plan for investments, commence new services or products, and make a decision on whether to suspend or extract other services or products that are currently on the market. Sales forecasts assist with preparing the budget, campaigns and new approaches for the future marketing plans. According to Mullins and Walker (2010) an organization must decide upon a technique to organize for forecasting. The organization must take into account the market potential to determine the consumer demand for new services or products. Forecasting assists in predicting sales revenue for at least five years in advance. Forecasting will also serve as a means to identify the target market and trends that could impact the sales of the new service or product. The cell phone industry has proven to be one with continuous evolvement. As technology advances the innovation and competitive market continues to generate more options for consumers at low competitive pricing. Consumers in the cell phone market are demanding higher quality cell phones with multi functioning capabilities that have forced manufacturers to create cell phones that combine numerous electronic devices into one cell phone. Cell phones are now being manufactured with the functioning of cameras, video cameras, computers, personal organizers, music players, global positioning...
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...in areas other than price like marketing/advertising and rewards or points programs. Personally to me, the one benefit of an oligopoly is that the prices will always be stable and relative to one another, because if one drops the price, they all will! A major con on oligopoly’s are that there are hard barriers to break into the industry and makes it nearly impossible for a new company to breach the market. A perfect example of an oligopoly would be the cell phone industry. There are many cell phone providers and carriers the most prominent in the industry being Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. There are many other carriers in the industry, but the carriers are not what make it an oligopoly. It’s the smart phone operating systems that make it inpenetratable. The phone operating systems dominating the cell phone industry are Google Android and Apple iOS. Google and Apple have way back deep relationships with all the dominant cell phone carriers. Apple and Google have their operating systems programmed into each phone. Thus making it nearly impossible for another carrier or operating system to penetrate the market. If another cell phone carrying company that was not popular and just starting up tried to get in the market, Google and Apple would have no reason to do business with them when they already have majority of share. Between them both they accounted for 96.3% of smartphones shipped in 2014. Although most would think this is a...
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...FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Talking on a cell phone while driving is as dangerous as driving drunk, new federally funded research shows, and it doesn't matter whether you use a hands-free model or hold the phone up to your ear during the conversation. The study, by University of Utah researchers, adds to a growing body of evidence that conversing by phone while behind the wheel can be hazardous. "We found that when people talk on a cell phone they are as impaired as they are when they drive intoxicated at the legal blood-alcohol limit (of 0.08). It was a surprise to us," said Frank Drews, one of the Utah researchers who has published earlier studies showing drivers on the phone are at higher risk of accidents. The peer-reviewed study is being published Friday in the quarterly Human Factors, the journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, which promotes the study of how humans, machines and other devices interact most optimally. The study was funded by a $25,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, which is interested in impaired attention in pilots, and by the researchers. Drews and co-author David Strayer said lawmakers might want to use the findings to consider outlawing cell phone use while driving. The cell phone industry has issued guidelines for drivers using the phones but maintains under certain conditions it is safe to talk and drive. Among the guidelines: place calls only when not moving, use a hands-free device...
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...conducted an in-depth analyst of it Cell Phone Company. It was losing in the marketing department due to the success of the Android. Under new management, the company started on a new venture to adopt Microsoft’s new unproven Window phones. It was going to be the primary operational system for the company. The market reacted poorly, and the company share price took a 14 percent dive as according to the company fourth quarter earnings report (nokia.com). To improve on their down fall, Nokia have to be able to compete with the rest of the big cell companies. To do this, they must adopt an alternate smartphone mobile operating system to get Nokia back on the right track. Nokia needs to conduct a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat analysis to ensure that they continue to stay afloat. By improving on their existing cell phone company and expanding their old style then they will be able to hang with the other big companies. Synopsis (Background) of the Situation Nokia is a Finland base company that had the hand on the market until the new cells phones came into play. The new leader of the company is Stephen Elop, which came over from Microsoft, to improve the company. Elop compared Nokia to man standing on a “burning oil platform” needing to take a bold and brave step quickly to survive. This statement made users, developers and industry observes critical of what they he was trying to prove. Nokia has many ventures in luxury phone that keep the company making...
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...in terms of its size and its multibillion dollar purchasing power (Awan, M. 2014). The youth culture has been held up as the prototypical example of a global segment. They are reported to be the world biggest adopters of mobile technology, but limited research is available regarding segmentation. Therefore, there is a strong need for more segmentation research in the cell phone market, especially among the young adults since this age group is driving the market to new directions and uses. Market Growth According to the Cellular Telephone Industries Association (2012), cell phone usage in the United States has ballooned over the past 15 years with subscriber’s usage averaging 8 times more since 1995. There was 3.8 million subscribers in 1995 with an estimated million 285.6 million in 2010. Also, Ericson, 2010, documented that the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 918.6 million mobile smart-phones last year or 50.1% of the mobile phones total shipment worldwide (Ericson, 2010). The International Data Corporation forecasted that by the end of 2017, there will be over one billion smart-phones shipped worldwide...
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