Communication is an essential part of the human experience. Without the ability to communicate with each other, we'd be no better than rocks on the ground that sprouted legs.
Texas is famous for having everything bigger than anyone or anywhere else and that includes our "tall tales". Every state has 'em but (some of) ours are true!
You can use your smart phone to do a lot of stuff online but some things require a laptop and internet access. Depending on where you are, free wi-fi is there.
My family and friends know that if I texted them "Hey, I think I'm not going to drink wine anymore," or "I think I'll go for a run!" they should call the cops.