Abstract: A lanyard for electronic message devices, such as cell phones, includes in one embodiment a carabiner clip for attaching the cell phones to an item of clothing such as a belt loop or to a handle of a purse. In another embodiment, the lanyard is configured as a relatively long loop so as to be worn around the person's neck. The cell phone is attached to the lanyard by a quick release key ring coupler. In accordance with a first arrangement, the cell phone is connected to the lanyard by a split ring and in accordance with a second embodiment, the cell phone is connected by a looped strand.