I posted this as it seemed to point to a general truth about the change in technology from back then to now.

Naturally, posting invites comments...I just didn't realize how detailed and picked-apart the pic and caption would be.

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles...ying_connected
Estimates of how many middle school students own cell phones range from over 40% to 75%, with even higher rates for high school students.
The article is undated.