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Articles tagged with: Text Messages and Seven
Over 40% of Americans Use Mobile Phones in the Toilet
A survey carried out by iGR indicates that just over 42 percent of U.S. consumers use their mobile phones to make calls while in restrooms. The same percentage sends text messages while in restrooms. Restaurants are also popular places to use mobile phones – 70 percent of the consumers surveyed have made calls on their mobile phones in a restaurant while eating, and 73 percent have sent text messages while eating in a restaurant. more
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The Gap in Call Quality Performance among US Mobile Networks Narrows
As the wireless services industry becomes more competitive, the gap in call quality performance between the highest- and lowest-ranked carriers is smaller compared with previous years, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study. more
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Majority of US Phone Users Report Surging Mobile Phone Usage
Azuki Systems has published a user survey of US mobile phone users which reports that over 54% of those surveyed said their mobile phone usage had increased by more than 25% over the last two years, and one in five respondents said it had increased by more than 50%. A significant catalyst behind this growth is smart phone adoption, with 62% of respondents indicating they either own or will own such a device in the next 12 months. more
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UK Consumers Using More Communication Services - but Paying Less
People in the UK are spending more time using communications services than ever before - but paying less for them, according to the annual report from the UK's telecoms regulator, Ofcom. The report shows that in 2007 Brits spent an average of 7 hours and 9 minutes a day using an array of communications services - up by 6 minutes from 2002. This includes watching television, surfing the net, using mobiles, talking on a landline phone and listening to the radio. more
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UK Proposes 7 Years in Prison for Sending Text Messages While Driving
The UK government's Sentencing Guidelines Council has issued new guidelines
to Judges and Magistrates for use where people are convicted of causing an accident
while driving and using a mobile phone.
more
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Excessive mobile phone use affects sleep in teens
Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress and fatigue, according to a research abstract that will be presented at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). more
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Text Messaging Improves Parent-Teen Relationships
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the findings of a survey focused on family texting habits. The survey revealed that text messaging has broadened the lines of communication for many parents and teens, with over half of those reporting it has actually improved their relationship. more
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