February 7, 2010 – 5:04 pm
Outlawing All Cell Phone Use Not Practical
South Carolina took important steps in reducing cell phone use on their roads this week by banning cell phone use by the SC Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety employees while operating state motor vehicles. The state policy might become state law and legislatures consider banning texting for all drivers in the state.
According to national statistics, 6,000 deaths in 2008 resulted from inattentive drivers. With 500,000 injures resulting from drivers that were distracted for one reason or another. And a recent survey found that 40% of cell phone users did … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
December 8, 2009 – 3:28 pm
Florida School District Takes Cell Phones Away
When suspensions for cell phone usage during class didn’t stop the abuse of texting during school, Escambia Co School District changed their policy. The school system now confiscates the cell phones and calls the parents of the student to come and pick up the phones.
Parents like having their kids carrying cell phones during school in case there is a need for the student to contact their parents. But when kids began texting all class long, something had to be done. The schools began suspending students which led to 2,000 suspensions and the … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
By Steve
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Posted in Cell Phones, Phone Lookup, Texting
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Also tagged cell phone usage, Cell Phones, co school district, confiscation, florida school district, high school, middle school, School, suspensions, Texting
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December 6, 2009 – 1:33 pm
Top 10 2009 Cell Phone Stories
2009 was a very popular year for cell phone usage and cell phone advances. You saw new phones, new apps (applications), new services, and new odd uses for cell phones. Here are the top 10 2009 cell phone stories of the year according to the popular web ranking service Digg.com. This article is a part of the Group Writing Project: 2009 in Review designed by DailyBlogTips.com. I hope you enjoy the list and the other 2009 reviews that are a part of the project.
1. The Return Of Zack Morris watch!
Mark-Paul … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
By Steve
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Posted in Cell Phones, Texting
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Also tagged 2009 cell phones, 2009 in review, BART, cell phone advances, dailyblogtips.com, Eric Giler, Gay, Jimmy Fallon, Johannes Mehserle, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, night signs, Oscar Grant, Phone, TED, top 10 2009 stories, top cell phone stories, US, zack attacks, Zack Morris
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November 24, 2009 – 4:06 pm
Amazon Black Friday Deals on Cell Phones and Accessories
Amazon didn’t want to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to start cutting prices on popular items including cell phones and cell phone accessories. The popular holiday shopping website has rolled out an entire week of Black Friday deals that shoppers can take advantage of. You will find phones with service, prepaid phones, unlocked phones, mobile broadband and much more.
They have a Nokia N900 Unlocked Phone and Mobile Computer for $549.99, a 15% savings. Plus a $50 rebate which reduces the price to just below $500. You get free shipping … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
November 22, 2009 – 9:06 pm
Block Phone Numbers on a Cell Phone
Unwanted calls on any home are annoying but when you are being billed by the minute, like on a cell phone, the calls can be extremely irritating. Ever wonder how to block certain numbers from calling your cell? We have answers for you today.
Telemarketing Callers
Telemarketers have been collecting more and more cell phone numbers as the public has slowly been switching all their phone service to cellular. The best way to keep your number from being called by telemarketers is to list it with the FTC Do Not Call List. … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
By Steve
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Posted in Cell Phones, Texting
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Also tagged additional charge, cell phone blocking, complaints, do not call list, fcc, Howard Forums, information service provider, Phone, service provider, telemarketing callers, www donotcall gov
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October 27, 2009 – 4:42 pm
Make Some Money By Selling Your Used Cell Phones
Often people have a number of old cell phones around the house after getting a new device offered by their service plan, especially if you are a Verizon subscriber on a two year program. These older cell phones become chew toys for their dogs, fake phones for their toddlers or un-degradable waste in their garbage. But reselling or recycling the devices is a great way to earn a little income and help the environment.
A conscious member of a family can collect cell phones from brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles. Once … Read more at Reverse Cell Phones
By Steve
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Posted in Cell Phones
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Also tagged aunts and uncles, Cancer, Cell Phones and Driving, cellphone, cellphones, craigslist, ebay, Health Concerns, make money, mobile phone, old cell phones, Phone, Science and Technology, service plan, used cell phones, verizon wireless
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