Teens Love Their Personal Cell Phones

When you ask teens for their cellular phone numbers, they are likely to rattle off the number to their personal cell phone. Sure, they have phones at home, but if you want to actually reach them, you’ll call their personal cell phone.

The number of teens owning cell phones for their personal use is on the rise. Teen Research Unlimited conducted a survey that shows that half of U.S. teens own a phone. The percentage of cell phone owners ranges from 37 percent for 12- to 15-year-olds to 67 percent for 18- and 19-year-olds.

Parents often purchase cell phones for their teens. Parents want their children to be able to keep in touch and to have a phone with them in case of an emergency. Teens are more than willing to carry the cellular phones that mom and dad pay for, but most of their conversations are with their peers.

Teens don’t just use their personal phones for talking. Text messaging via cell phone is a popular communication tool. Teens are remarkably adept at using the keypad on their personal cell phones to have lengthy text message conversations. Teens also use camera phones to take and send snapshots. Particularly in Asia, personal camera phones are must-have teen accessories.

Cell phones can also be used for personal entertainment. Teens use their handsets to play games and browse the Internet. On the newest phones, teens can even watch streaming video.

Most schools have cell phone policies against their use during school hours. But the minute schools out, all of the cell phones start ringing.

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Wendy Whittaker is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com. A cellular phone industry resource featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of cellular phone and service plans.