Telecommunications revolution is affecting every segment of the lives of Nigerians of all ages as it has unarguably become a device in use by almost all and sundry, especially young people at the secondary and higher education institutions. This study investigated the effect of continuous and excessive use of mobile phone technology among university undergraduates, on social interaction, academic performance and moral behaviour in Benin-City, Nigeria. Needless to say, the Nigerian communication has been changed in many ways through the use of mobile phone. Many changes have been noticed in socio-economic and health related area. Many types of views are there regarding the increased use of mobile phones among Nigerian young people especially students studying undergraduate degree. 120 respondents have been randomly selected from three universities: University of Benin, Benson Idahosa University and Wellspring University all located in Benin-City. Data were being collected from 120 samples through a structured data collection tool. Using Pearson Correlation coefficient on a two-tailed test with SPSS version 20, the study found that Mobile phone communication offers an effective means of bringing good interactive services to the users especially university undergraduates. However, the implications on the moral and academic lives of the students are overwhelming. Apart from distracting students from concentrating on their studies, the students are exposed to various internet sites that lower the expected moral rectitude. In general, it is recommended that the use of mobile phone be restricted and censor by the university so that they are not carried away by social and moral vices that could negatively affect their lives both now and in future.
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