Communication is used in families, amongst friends, in schools and in government. The advancement of technology has helped to advance the ways in which we communicate with each other. One way technology has advanced communication is through the birth of electronic communication devices. Cell phones, social networking websites, email, and faxes are a few examples of electronic communication devices. These devices have helped to make communication more accessible and convenient. Technology has made communication more convenient by creating more ways to communicate. This is especially true with long distance communication.