Cellphones' bigger budget bite?

Cellphones account for an increasing proportion of household expenses. How much have they really changed your bottom line?

As technology has advanced in the 21st century, mobile phones have morphed from functional devices used solely for making calls into sophisticated portable computers. Smartphone users are now capable of texting, video conferencing, surfing the Internet and playing music and video on their handheld devices.
With this evolution in technology has come a meaningful increase in the amount of money the average consumer spends on mobile phone services. Perhaps you have noticed that you are paying much more for your cellular service now than you were 10 years ago. Rest assured, you are not alone. Here's a look at how cellphones have evolved into an increasingly indispensable component of most people's budgets. (Full Article)