Not Everyone Has a Cell Phone
Seriously. We know it seems strange, but in fact, according to U.S. Census data that was released this week, 29% of the nation’s homes still do not use cell phones on a daily basis. Can you imagine what it would be like to not have your phone your belt or in your purse? Not be able to call into work whenever you need to? Not be able to text a friend to set up your next outing?
According to the new data, the number of households with cell phones exploded from 36 percent to 71 percent between 1998 and 2005, which is why most people seem to think that almost everyone has a cell phone nearby. Not to mention, landline ownership during this same period fell from 96 percent to 91 percent, which means that more people are looking to make their cell phones replace their landlines. Are you one of those people? What made you choose to avoid the landline? Any particular reason why you’re not looking to include an answering machine on your home shopping list? Let us know!
We want to hear your take on this data. Are you one of those people who doesn’t have a cell phone? Why or why not? Do you love your phone and just can’t live without it? Tell us about it! Let us know why or why not your cell phone is your best friend.





