Communicating with a friend or a loved one has never been easier. Internet has transformed the way we perceive interpersonal communication. What was once the prime way of communication is referred to as "snail" male in today's net jargon. Currently, sending and receiving emails is done in a blink of an eye. Personally I believe that this method of communication is not as "romantic" as it used to be.

Phone telecommunication

In 1876 the first telephone was created . During that time only scientists and the "1 percent of the population" were able to permit themselves such a luxury item. Edison/Berliner transmitter gave people the ability to communicate with their peers who were in different house holds. At the time it probably seemed like it wasn't going to get more convenient than that. However, the inception of cell phones surpassed all expectations. The first cell phones also belonged to the elite circles and many of them were permanently nested inside of cars, but things changed rapidly. The phones we're using today weight grams and are dirt cheap in comparison to their predecessors. The popularity and accessibility turned them into a "must have" item across all demographics. Words like "Smart Phones" and "Reverse phone look ups" have become part of our vocabularies. Popularity has also reached the developing states which might not even create a landline network at all, but rather a cellular one. It costs less to build a network of cellular towers than to create a landline network.

Public needs to be aware

Cell phones are great. But public needs to pay close attention to how they evolve. Reverse phone tracing comes to mind. If you were to look up a landline you would only get the postal address of the individual to whom the phone number belongs. In contrast, the reverse cell phone look up might provide you with the exact location of the individual (if he or she has GPS installed on the phone). This can be a major security risk. But then again, if you are only inquiring about the location of your child it can be an indispensable service. Reverse mobile tracing is just one of the issues. Cell phone usage and risks of brain cancer are also a big issue.

Answer

People's elected representatives have to get more involved in these important manners. This is probably the only solution that will help an average consumer feel safer in this era of communication.