Where do old cell phones and other forms of discarded electronic equipment go? The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is trying to find out, working with both electronics recycling companies and educational not-for-profit organizations and using tracking software to find out just where used cell phones and other forms of e-waste actually end up.
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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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Old Cell Phone Users Paying Too Much
Those who use new and old cell phones are being overcharged for expensive wireless data that they are not even using by the end of each month, according to a new report.
Continue readingVoluntary Used Cell Phone Ban
A voluntary ban on drivers using new or old cell phones near parks in Marble Falls in the United States could be implemented if a suggestion by city leaders receives enough popular support.
Continue readingSpooks May Track Used Cell Phones
The CIA and NSA may have the ability to track you via your used cell phone.
Continue readingRecycle Your Cell Phone
As SmartPhones, computers, and tablets become more prominent in our daily lives, the US Environmental Protection Agency furthers its efforts to educate consumers about the importance of recycling.
Continue readingLaw Meets Law Over Used Cell Phone Hacking
Actor Jude Law will be meeting with American law enforcers (in the form of the FBI) to discuss claims his used cell phone was hacked by journalists working for Rupert Murdoch’s News International, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Continue readingThe Old Cell Phone Pervert
41-year-old Juan Ramirez Chavez, an illegal immigrant from Escondido, may live out the rest of his days known under a different moniker – that of “The Cell Phone Pervert”, as he has been dubbed by police.
Continue readingVodafone Breaks it Down for Q1
First quarter figures show Vodafone losing 139,000 customers. I was not one of them; I bailed on Vodafone two years ago. But, the highly-popular UK mobile service provider is still going strong despite the loss.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone Bill for City Goes Over 1 Million
The used cell phone bill for the city of Vancouver in Canada has gone over 1 million dollars, according to a new report.
Continue readingGood T-Mobile, Good
T-Mobile is planning to make life easier for businesses using Android phones by becoming a reseller for Good Technology secured email and corporate data access services.
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