A. Presentation of the problem The use of cell phones is increasing to such an extent that now, 96% of the American population owns a cell phone! (Wikipedia, 2011) This is because they are cheaper and more accessible, and also contain better designs, technologies and efficiencies. However, cell phones today are used for more hours than necessary and people now say, "I use my cell phone all the time" or "I can't live without it" (PEOPLEINTHENEWS, 2011). Consumers, the cell phone and wireless industries, do not. I don't consider the possibility that increased cell phone use could lead to health problems. Further research was conducted, highlighting an important point: “cell phone use can affect how your brain works.” (Kent German, 2011)There is the question of safety versus utility. However, cell phones have great advantages because technology has advanced so much that they have multimedia uses. You can download music, play games, send messages, etc. Cell phones bought today come with dual mode, meaning they will work on either analog or digital networks, providing a better signal and you can use it to call anyone from anywhere . However, their accessibility means that everyone has a cell phone and teenagers can spend hours talking to their friends or sending messages. Furthermore, "with the growing popularity of cell phones around the world, it is no wonder that people are starting to question the security of these devices." (Aloysius Choong, 2004)B. The Computer Context of the Problem Before the creation of cell phones, people who needed mobile communications installed radiotelephones in their cars, but only one central antenna tower per city was available. With the introduction of cell phones, radio frequency (RF) waves from the central antenna we...... middle of paper ...... Tips”http://www.emf-health.com/articles -10tips.htm April 29, 2011Aloysius Choong (September 8, 2004) “How Cell Phone Radiation Works”http://asia.cnet.com/how-cell-phone-radiation-works-39046296.htm April 29, 2011IMR Information « Wake up Call from electrosmog expert Olle Johansson » (October 17, 2010) Video clip online. YouTube. Accessed April 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cczGVhd63pM&feature=player_embeddedPEOPLEINTHENEWS “Cell Phone Exposure Increases Brain Cell Activity” (February 23, 2011) Video clip online. YouTube. Accessed April 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tFHt5K59jlwEMFradiationsafety “Cell Phone Radiation Exposure And Dangerous Symptoms” (February 7, 2010) Video clip online. YouTube. Accessed April 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_kjooKc3Y&feature=player_embedded