text: When the phone industry began in the late 80's only a small percent of people used them. Now when you look at 2011 almost everyone in the U.S. has one. Cell phones are a great use of technology. Most phones today get WiFi any where. So cell phones are helpful just incase if your are lost or in trouble. They can also be large distraction. Texting someone is much harder then calling someone. It is now a law to not use your phone for texting while driving. Texting can be useful but most of them time it's just for fun.