In the United States alone, there are approximately half a billion cell phones either in landfills or sitting in drawers gathering dust. Thankfully, more people are becoming aware of the toxic consequences of actually throwing away their cell phones, but in many cases that just means that people hang onto their old phones forever.
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John Merchant has spent over a decade with SellCell, where he has written in-house news stories, provided expert commentary on industry statistics, and delivered company updates that keep readers informed and engaged. With a sharp eye for trends and a passion for clear, accessible communication.
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New Cell Phone Driving Ban Starts this Weekend
A new ban on using a new or old cell phone while operating a motor vehicle begins this weekend in Nevada in the United States. The new law officially kicks in on the 1st of October, though police will only issue warnings rather than fines until the beginning of next year, in a bid to allow motorists time to get used to the new law before dishing out punishments
Continue readingCell Phones Targeted by Scam Artists
Scam artists are targeting owners of new and old cell phones throughout Kentucky in the United States. Bogus text messages are being sent to cell phone users by criminals who are aiming to try and scam them out of their credit card information.
Continue readingSamsung Teams Up with Microsoft and Intel
Samsung Electronics announced yesterday that it has signed software deals with both Microsoft and Intel as the company, which is the second biggest maker of cell phones in the entire world, begins to strengthen its mobile software push.
Continue readingCell Phone Service Arrives in NYC Subway
The New York City subway switched on its first cell phone antennas yesterday, with subscribers to AT&T and T-Mobile now able to surf the internet and make calls from underground corridors and platforms at up to six stations in Manhattan’s Chelsea section.
Continue readingThe Bendable Cell Phone
Once upon a time there were snap bracelets which were capable of being flat one moment, yet then wrap around your wrist in a similar manner to a watch.
Continue readingHome Phones on the Way Out
Is the old fashioned landline on the way out? The great majority of households in Canada do not appear to be quite ready to give up their home phones just yet
Continue readingDish Network Considers Cell Phone Partner
Dish Network Corp, which is the second biggest provider of satellite TV in the whole of the United States, is contemplating purchasing or partnering with a wireless carrier such as Clearwire Corp or Sprint Nexel Corp, says the firm’s chief executive officer, Joseph Clayton.
Continue readingCell Phone System Improvements in DC Transit System
Anyone riding the subway in Washington DC in the United States who believes that the service for their new or old cell phone has improved of late is not imagining things, according to transit officials.
Continue readingHome Security App for Cell Phones
A new cell phone application could save lives during home burglaries.
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