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A mandate from the Librarian of Congress has made it illegal to "unlock" a cell phone.(Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Federal Mandate Makes Unlocking Cellphones A Punishable Crime

Legislation mandated by The Librarian of Congress will make unlocking a cellphone an illegal act subject to $2,500 fines, or up to 5 years of imprisonment for larger operations.

2013/01/28

9-1-1 emergency dials will be transferred by the largest cell phone companies in 2014. (MEHDI FEDOUACH/AFP/GettyImages)

FCC: ‘Big Four’ Wireless Carriers Allow 911 Dials Via Text Message

The four largest wireless phone carriers have agreed to relay text messages to 911 emergency call centers in 2014.

2012/12/10

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Distracted Pedestrians: Thousands Stumble Into Danger, Land In Emergency Room

About 1,152 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. last year for injuries suffered while walking and using a cellphone or some other electronic device.

2012/07/30

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Cell Phone Risk? Link Between Phones And Cancer In Young People Debated

Scientists are questioning whether there is a link between cell phone use and brain cancer among kids and teens.

2012/04/06

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