Mobile phones have come a long way since the early days when rarely they were seen. Gradually they have come up with built-in cameras, polyphonic ring tones, and high-tech games. New “3G” technology mobile phones are also capable of downloading full motion video and high quality music. Also with the number of manufacturers increasing day by day, each one trying to create a brand name in the market. Relatively new mobile phone companies are taking advantage of increased mobile phone use by expanding their mobile phone offerings and plans world-wide.

In addition to being used as a method of wireless voice communication, mobile phones have started having computer functionalities as well. Prices for both hardware and software services have dropped increasingly over the last decade. Earlier there was incomplete coverage, fragmented networks making roaming difficult, inferior network technology, relatively high minimum monthly service charges. The rising competition between mobile phone companies have offered a wide range of service plans from pre-paid cards to high flat rate subscriptions today.

Now every individual is capable of owing a mobile phone. After mobile phones, the mobile accessories are most in demand such as mobile phone covers, screen-savers, mobile games and mobile ring tones. Nobody could imagine that the mobile phone would become the most significant consumer electronic device in history bigger than TV’s even bigger than PC’s. But that's exactly what’s happening. Right now they are challenging the desktop PC as the single most important productivity and entertainment tool.