Thursday, February 21, 2013

Cell Phones and Privacy


Prepaid cellphones are very controversial. There has been talk about them because terrorists have been able to use them without being traced. I think they should still be allowed in the country because not everyone is a terrorist and sometimes prepaid cellphones are the best option for some people. If someone does not have a stable income and they salary is different every month, this is a good way to have a cellphone so they don’t miss a bill and suffer from late fees. It can destroy your credit and make a carrier not want to work with you. It is also a good idea for parents who want to give their child a cellphone that only they know the number too, without having to pay a data fee that most carriers require now. I think it would be a good idea to have a law stating that you need to present a form of identification while buying a phone so that they know who has phones out there and what they are possibly being used for. 

1 comment:

  1. I agree with you about showing identification when buying a prepaid phone, it allows people to maintain their privacy while still being able to find out who is purchasing them.

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