1. Emergency
If you were on the highway and your vehicle broke down, the cell phone would be great to call for help.
2. Texting
You can get texting capabilities on a cell phone, which is great for certain situations when in a public place. You might not want everyone else hearing your conversation. Also, everyone else might not want to hear your conversation, especially in a crowded restaurant or in a store. Texting can me a great way to keep in touch with relatives and friends all over the world.
3. Pictures & Videos & Games
I once attended a wedding, as the bride walked down the aisle, there were numerous people along the aisle that had their cell phones taking videos and pictures. Nearly wherever you may go, you can instantly use your cell phone to take photos or videos. There is no need to carry a camera to an event. You can also watch movies on your cell phone. You can also play games on your cell phone.
4. You can connect to your favorite social networking site.
It is so simple to upload the pictures to your computer or favorite social networking site such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or Utube.
5. Flexible Plans
Some companies are much more flexible with cell phone plans now. You can find some of the best cell phone plans for families, if you just do some price comparisons. There are companies that require no contract, no credit check, and will give you unlimited calling and texting for one flat rate per month including taxes. There are cheap cellphones plans available to fit your budget. You can also change these plans from month to month depending on your needs. Some have unlimited web access,GPS capabilities, instant messaging, and even free directory assistance.
Disadvantages
1. You might forget to charge your phone and only have 1 bar or no bars left on your phone. I have done that occasionally.
2. If you are texting during a meeting, this can be very distracting, because you are not giving the speaker your undivided attention. Also, the speaker may not be very happy should they see you texting during the speech.
3. You might accidentally leave your cellphone on high, when it should be on vibrate. This could be cause for great embarrassment when it goes off when you least expect it.
4. Cellphone Towers
You may not be able to receive a signal in some areas, depending where you are. Especially, if you are in the mountains, cellphone reception may be terrible.
5. Unexpected phone call
You may receive calls when you are in the middle of something. If you are compelled to take the call, it can be rather disrupting.