Cellphone Philippines

Cellphone Philippines had been popular for many Filipinos all over the world, which actually the best way on how they can communicate with their love ones.

The number of cell phone subscribers increases every year, that's why the country is known as the texting capital of the world.

Network providers in the Philippines offer low cost rates for text messages, for as low as 20 pesos you can already send hundreds of text messages. That amounts to only 0.20 centavos each. Unlimited calls and text that can last for 24 hours are also offered as long as both the sender and receiver belong to the same network. All you need is to register to avail this service, by keying the proper command and send it to the assigned number. Upon confirmation, you can already enjoy the services it brings. Aside from these, post paid plans from major cellular networks comes with enticing and latest cell phone units loaded with advance features like digital camera, internet capability as well as being also your TV to watch your favorite show.

These promos and exciting offers from dominant networks in the country prompted people to have at least 2 network subscriptions whether prepaid or postpaid. Seriously, Filipinos uses the cell phone for the following purposes:

1. Communication

In every Filipino family, communication is already included in their budget. With an average of 40 pesos a day is budgeted just to have a constant communication with there love ones far away from them. It is one way on keeping touch or known as the "virtual bond" with each other. Filipino families are close to their family members and it is important for them to know about what is happening in each family member. From time to time the exchanging of text messages happens just to check how they do. This is the reason why thousands and millions of text messages are recorded.

Sweet messages, inspirational quotes and jokes are the usual things sent in every number listed in their phonebooks. They also use text messages to express their emotion in every day of their life, and even courtship has become a significant part of the process. It varies in sending poems and love notes to the person whom they are courting. Because the recipient immediately response, the courtship process also quickens.

2. Voting

Cell phone can be used in voting like for choosing a favorite candidate in a competition you wish to support. It can also be used to win prices in many texting contest seen TV shows. It happened when the subscribers would text the given keyword and sends it to a particular number. The success of the particular candidate depends on the number of text votes he or she gets from the participating audience. Usually the host of the competition gives out prices to persuade the subscribers to join.

3. Networking

Naturally, Filipinos are friendly and warmhearted and the cell phone is a good gadget to use to affiliate with several groups and individuals. The concept of networking helps the Filipinos meet other people. Actually it is more related to business, it serves as a link between individuals in exchanging services and selling of products as well. Through text messages, you can you're your network of friends in turn grow your business and also preserve friendly affiliations with other people.

4. Information dissemination

Using the text messaging services of your cell phone in dissimulating information had been very useful to disseminate information immediately and directly. One example to had seen this concept work was during the impeachment trial of the former president Joseph Estrada where mobilization was nationwide and the only effective way to get action is through text messaging. Some government agencies like the Department of Education and the police are benefiting from cell phone's texting services also.

Even with these useful purposes, there are some schools and establishments that revealed that Filipinos uses the cell phone too much because:

> it already affects a student's attention in class

> Filipinos became unconscious of the correct spelling of words. Because of the way text messages are done, some misspelled words and short cuts tend to be accepted these days.

> it can cost you your life in the hands of snatchers and other bad elements of society. Cell phones, especially the high end ones are hot items for these stealers.

But even with these negative implications, until now the cell phone remained as one of the most effective means for the Filipinos to communicate. Cell phones brought convenience to every Filipino especially during holidays and special occasions.