But Ahmed the alleged pirate whose phone number was given to VOA by the agent operating the ship, says no arms are on board.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Jim Jennings from the Allstate Insurance Company says the number one cause of distracted-driving accidents is the mobile phone.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

A recent report predicted that the number of mobile phone accounts worldwide will reach almost four and a half billion this year.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

Farmers register at businesses taking part in the program and receive a policy number through their mobile phone.

VOA: special.2010.05.11