ADVANTAGES AND DISADVENTAGES
OF MOBILE PHONE
Outline
Introduction
Advantages of Mobile Phone
Disadvantages of Mobile Phone
How to make its effective use possible?
Conclusion
Introduction
Today we are living in a world which is full of technologies and inventions that make the human
life easier and comfortable. Man is a social animal and he cannot live alone. He wants to know
about his relatives and make a communication with them, as communication is the most
necessary thing in every relation. Today mobile phone is serving as the most effective and
extensive source of communication, entertainment as well as information. It also have negative
effects but all depends upon how we use anything. In short span of time, mobile phone has
become an indispensable commodity throughout the world.
Advantages of Mobile Phone
1) Effective source of communication
Basically mobile phones were discovered for the sake of communication. We can communicate
with anyone present anywhere in the world.
2) Convenient source
Nowadays, the smartphones, which are coming are small in size and light in weight which makes
it very easy to carry them. We don’t need to sit beside the receiver as your mobile phone is not
attached with anything.
3) Entertainment for all
Mobile phones help us to stay entertained by allowing us to play games, listen music, watch
movies and do a lots of other stuff. Mobile Phones even come with special apps for kids to
increase their brainstorming which is pretty good.
4) Investigating source
Mobile phones is also used in police investigation. Through the chips present in the phones, the
thieves can be easily detected and locations can be traced.
5) Source of Information
Students can also use the mobile phone for the purpose of their studies. They can get information
regarding their education, can attend online lectures for additional information as well.
6) Map Navigations
By the help of maps and GPS on the phones, we can find any place.
7) Connecting the World
With the help of mobile phone applications like twitter, Wikipedia, skype, Facebook etc. we can
get the latest information and keep ourselves up-to-date. Mobile phones have replaced alarm
clocks, calendars and FM radios.
8) Online transactions and shopping
In the recent years, mobile phones carry out mobile money transactions. Banks have also made it
easier for their costumer to enjoy all services on the mobile phone screens. We can also pay our
bills ad do online shopping with the help of mobile phones.
Disadvantages of Mobile Phone
1) Harmful effect on health
Many researchers have proved that excess use of mobile phones has worse effect on our health.
It emits radiations that damage the iris of our eyes and retard mental activity. Spending many
hours on mobile phone causes headache and mental fatigue.
2) Waste of Time
Today mobile phone is used more than its need by nearly every person of this world which
wastes a lot of time. Student spend more time on internet surfing and playing games on mobile
phone which has adverse effect on their studies.
3) Cause of chaos
Mobile phones are also a source of chaos. As many people spread fake and unauthorized news
through mobiles.
4) Unethical Activities
Picture and videos manipulation is also very common now a days. In this way the reputation of
many people get harmed.
5) Unsafe for personal data
There are many hackers in the world who hack our phones and then steal our personal
information. Mobile phone is not as much useful for saving personal data. Hackers steal the
information which is then use for blackmailing.
6) Effects our social life
Mobile phone has connected us with the world but a parted us from our families. After coming
home, we prefer to spend time on our phones. We have no time to share with our family. Mobile
phones have affected our personal relations so badly that we don’t even realize.
7) Waste of Money
Mobile phones have become a fashion more than a need. There is a trend among people to buy
latest and expensive phones. People who are unable to afford latest phones or they can’t afford
them, then they are induced to theft or stealing money.
How to Make Its Effective Use Possible?
Any technology is not curse if we use it wisely. They are developed to make our lives convenient
but not stress full. Parents or guardians should keep a check on their children to save them from
cyber harassment. We should spare time for our family. Only in this case, mobile phones will
become a helpful technology for us.
Conclusion
Mobile phones can be termed as one of the most important discoveries of mankind which has
brought the world together. Proper management, planning and training will enhance the positive
impact of mobile phones in our lives. Every technology is helpful as long as it is not misused.
