The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?

Mobile communication devices have transformed the lives of nearly everyone on the planet in the

last

few years . They have made communication easy and cheap between friends , family and businesses . The

phones

are not only used for speech and text messages but increasingly to browse the internet , to read email , to play games or to pay for products . In many countries , particularly those with slow network connections , the internet is something that happens on a mobile phone rather than on a computer . There are

also

disadvantages to using mobile devices . One is the potential health risk, while the information is not conclusive some people living near mobile phone transmitters report higher rates of cancer than elsewhere . Keeping a powerful device transmitting waves and heat

next

to your ear for long periods of time may be harmful to heavy users of mobile

phones

. There are

also

social problems related to mobile device usage . Walking around with a device glued to your ear may prevent you from interacting with other people while anti-social use on public transport or in the cinema has led to many public environments ,

such

as theatres and cinemas , requesting users to switch their

phones

off or to silent . There are

also

technical issues with a mobile's use . Many areas do not have network connectivity and the reliability or audio quality of the mobile service in other areas may fall well short of that provided by a landline . Significant those these drawbacks may be , the huge convenience of mobile

phones

will ensure that their use continues to change our lives .