The first mobile phone was demonstrated in 1973 and commercially available in 1983. Mobile subscriptions grew from 12.4 million in 1990 to over 6 billion in 2011. Now, companies offer various phone models. In India in the early 2000s, rapid growth occurred due to competition. International surveys found cell phones have more impact on students than others, with excessive use negatively impacting academics. Reasons for this include time wasted on games/chatting, distraction in class, and access to inappropriate content online. Effects on students include health issues, engagement in risky behaviors, and reliance on phones for socializing and schoolwork.