When the cell phone/mobile phone was introduced to the world, it was as a phenomenal thing.
It quickly became a "play toy" for the rich, because it was very expensive, hence unattainable to the average/poor in society.
As the years passed, it became less expensive until eventually every one, in the developed and developing countries, was able to afford at least one.
This being the case, every one became reachable, at any time, day or night.
It still remained a toy for all because users could down load all types of games, music, have personal photos etc.
Nevertheless, there are some other parts of the world where the cell phone is being discovered as a tool to link the under privileged with the privileged.
It became Mary Wokhwale, from Bukaweka, Uganda, means to a livelihood, as a "village phone" operator.
It is allowing persons in her area and other underdeveloped parts of the world to make big changes leading to financial and social freedom.
In places where roads are impassable, one can now communicate with the outer world; for those persons who have to travel miles to get to a bank, they have found a solution.
They have developed a system whereby, a person can top up his/her phone and send money to another person far away.
This is made possible by village shops playing the role of make shift banks.
As you can appreciate these persons have come up with ingenious ideas and I am sure there shall be more ideas to put into practice.
Who knew that this once luxurious tool would be responsible for global development! Please drop me a line, I will love to hear from you.