Nearly half of US homes use cellphones only, shun landlines
Nearly half of U.S. households only use cellphones, according to new federal statistics that show more and more people are cutting the cord on landlines.
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Dec 1, 2015
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News tagged with cellphone
Cellphones broaden business opportunities for Tanzanian women
What would happen if Tanzanian women who never before owned or could afford a cellphone suddenly received one?
Economics & Business
Sep 29, 2015
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Sprint offers DirecTV customers free year of phone service (Update)
Sprint is offering DirecTV customers one free year of cellphone service in a bold move aimed at the satellite TV company's new owner, AT&T.
Telecom
Aug 27, 2015
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Indiana man pleads guilty in cybercriminal marketplace case
An Indianapolis man is the latest to plead guilty to participating in a cybercriminal marketplace where hackers schemed to cripple or steal information from computers and cellphones.
Security
Aug 20, 2015
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Florida man pleads guilty to role in cybercriminal exchange (Update)
A Florida man pleaded guilty to being part of a team that corrupted computer networks and sent millions of spam messages to people in order to help computer marketers collect email addresses and phone numbers.
Security
Aug 18, 2015
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Nokia plans possible comeback to cellphone business
Nokia says it is seeking a "world-class" partner to get back into the cellphone business.
Business
Jul 14, 2015
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Advanced medical alert systems now offer GPS, fall detection
The choices are numerous. Medical alert systems have advanced far beyond the basic pendants that enable a loved one to summon assistance.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 19, 2015
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Parents who use cellphones on playgrounds feel guilty, study finds
Though not all parents steal glances at their cellphones while watching children at the playground, many of those who do feel guilty about being glued to a screen rather than the monkey bars.
Other
May 21, 2015
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Court: Warrantless cellphone tracking not illegal search
Investigators do not need a search warrant to obtain cellphone tower location records in criminal prosecutions, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday in a closely-watched case involving the rules for changing technology.
Telecom
May 5, 2015
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Use of cellphone trackers in criminal probes under review in US
The US Justice Department said Monday it is re-examining its controversial use of secret cellphone tracking devices to establish the location of suspects in criminal investigations, a spokesman said.
Telecom
May 4, 2015
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