Article: COLUMN: Cell phone directory will cause problems

Jason Gaskamp
University Wire
12-04-2003
(The Daily Cougar) (U-WIRE) HOUSTON -- Cell phones have become incredibly useful for our high-speed, on-the-go life because of their usefulness and convenience. They are so useful, they've become a vital aspect of the businessman's portable office.

A change in one of their features could soon cause their convenience to become more of an annoyance, though. The cell phone industry is considering adding a listing of cell phone numbers to its existing directory assistance feature, which will make them more accessible.

True, this will add to their convenience. Currently you can access virtually any number in the United States by calling 411. But the ...

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