Revealing Cell Phone Survey

The Pew Internet & American Life Project that keeps its cyberfinger on the pulse of how Americans are using technology is featuring their latest survey on How Americans use their cell phones on its site. The seemingly ubiquitous nature of the cell is confirmed in the survey results with 74% of Americans who own mobile phones saying they have used their phones in an emergency and gained valuable help. A reminder to new (teen) driver is that more than a quarter of cell phone owners (28%) admit they sometimes do not drive as safely as they should while they use their mobile devices. Not boding well for the possible lift of the ban of cell phones on airplanes is the 82% of all Americans and 86% of cell users who report being irritated at least occasionally by loud and annoying cell users who conduct their calls in public places. And parents of teen cell phone users will be comforted to know that some 36% of cell owners say they have been shocked from time to time at the size of their monthly bills.