30% to 40% Of D.C’s Homeless Use Cellphones

According to advocates who work with the district’s homeless, that’s the proportion of homeless people who own (and use) a cellphone. This shows how much society has become reliant on these devices. Once considered as a comfort or a “gadget”, cellphones are now used by the homeless to keep up with food stamps, housing applications or simply to check emails. calling 911 is another obvious application that can be a lifesaver. A pay as you go phone with 200 minutes can cost about $20 or $30. We recommend reading the Washington Post’s full article.