Do cell phones interfere with computers?

Question

My computer is beeping, and i believe it's from my cell phone. I heard that this is caused by cell phones, but i don't know if this is just a rumor, or if it's true.

Answer 1

cell phones emit a signal and that does cause an interference with the computer. I always know when my phone is going to ring by the noise my computer makes. This is why they do not let you use cell phones on air planes while in flight. It may interfere with on board communications.

Answer 2

your cell phone will make your speakers make a clicking noise when you get close to them with the phone, but that is only if the phone is in use. Nut it isn't really messing anything up, you can just hear the RF from the phone.

Answer 3

I dont know but if my cell phone is right by my computer, and my cell phone rings..the computer screen goes blurry and it has lines going up and down until I take the phone away.
I think it's sorta cool lol.

Answer 4

Yes, stick it next to a TV and it will do the same.

Apparently there is a weird "hack" at the moment that if you put your phone near a Dell PC and make a call pressing certain buttos the dell PC will crash! Only some Dells affected! Very bizarre!

Answer 5

i can be but its rare i would say probs not but take the cell phone away for a bit if it keeps up ya now its no that

Answer 6

Well, I called motorola about a month ago and asked is there any interfreence between any of those, and the man said no,

So I dont know.

Answer 7

I have heard about it but never experienced it. I have seen it affecting wireless networks and wireless systems.

Here is a good article:

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/question230.htm

Answer 8

its true
the radar signals from the phone "bash up" the computer signals

Answer 9

all I know is that my speakers make strange noises seconds before my phone rings...

Answer 10

only at absolutely critical times of need