Miniaturization in the 20th Century provided Americans with many interesting and useful products that are small and anyone can carry them in their pocket or purse. Among the thousands of mini-gadgets, the cellular telephone is an ingenious device that is portable and handy for everyone to use. Before you buy a phone, read the information below and check with your friends that already have a cell phone service for their input and recommendations.
In the early era of the cell phone industry, they were easy to clone. When a cell phone is used, its phone number and electronic serial number could be picked off the airways by scanning devices available in electronic stores. This information was programmed into another phone and you paid the bill. The industry has implemented a program to combat cellular phone theft by sharing information on a database about stolen phones across the country as soon as a theft is reported. The drop in cost of cell phone calls has also been an incentive in reducing theft.