Can you imagine life without your cell phone now? It makes you wonder, doesn’t it, how we managed to cope in the past without a mobile phone. Sure, we could always use a public phone box on the street but that box lacked the convenience of being able to make the call for virtually wherever you may be at that given time. Think untimely car breakdowns, or walking through less-than-safe neighborhoods. With the touch of a button, it could get you out of awkward situations or you can be connected to a warm and familiar voice of a relative or friend. On the more fun side, I have become quite addicted to text messaging and all kinds of incredible games that are available on my handset.

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Postpaid versus Prepaid
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:04:20 +0000
Some cellphone users can’t decide whether to go with a postpaid plan or try the prepaid plan. I’m hoping to give you a jumpstart on how to decide on which plan to use. And to help you distinguish the right choice, I would give some advantage and disadvantage of both sides. To start this article, [...]

Nokia 5200 XpressMusic
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:11:26 +0000
After the trend of camera phones, new mobile phones are now designed to be a music player. One of this class it the Nokia 5200 XpressMusic. It has a cool and simple slider design type making it match the fashion of its users. Weighing only 104 grams with a HxWxD dimension of 9.2 x 4.8 x [...]

Cellphone Scandals
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:27:56 +0000
This is an article to make the readers aware of possible harms that could be made by this high-tech camera phones. You would be able to see in the net different scandals of pictures, videos taken without the knowledge of those involved in the said images. Since cellphone cameras are small and you won’t realize [...]

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:43:19 +0000
One of the newest mobile phones is the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. Capable of world roaming and uses SIM card. This PDA style mobile phone only weighs 132grams that measures 11.4 x 6.6 x 1.4 cm in HxWxD dimension. It uses an internal antenna. The BlackBerry 8830 uses lithium ion battery that has a talk [...]

Prepaid Lines, Budget Friendly
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:50:43 +0000
Prepaid plans are obviously an opposite of postpaid plans where you have your monthly bills. In this kind of line, you will need to pay first for cellphone credits to be able to avail of the services of your mobile networks such as making a call or sending SMS messages. With this, you won’t be [...]

Motorola Q
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:23:43 +0000
The Motorola Q phone that measures 2.5 in x 0.5 in x 4.6 in (WxDxH) in dimension and weighs 4.1 oz, is designed with an attractive gray casing and rubberized cover. It can be uses as a wireless cellular modem so you could connect to the internet even when not in WiFi hotspots and no [...]

Samsung Sync SGH-A707 - red (AT&T)
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:56:10 +0000
A phone that is very affordable in price but offers great features is the Samsung Sync SGH-A707 which has an attractive design that includes a great internal display. It is quadband (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) giving you wider range of countries where you could use your phone. You may use different instant messenger applications such as yahoo [...]

Apple iPhone review
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:32:35 +0000
“The good: The Apple iPhone has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. Its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy-to-use apps. As an iPod, it shines. The bad: The Apple iPhone has variable call quality and lacks some basic features found in many [...]

WiFi Power Mobile Phones
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:15:03 +0000
Most mobile phones are now internet ready allowing you to use messenger application or be connected to the web to browse for websites, check your emails, or watch streaming videos. From GPRS to 3G capable phones, latest trend is mobile phones capable of connecting to WiFi connections. Imagine having a phone that can readily connect to [...]

Samsung SGH-U600
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:38:46 +0000
One of the slider phones from Samsung is the SGH-U600. It has a cool design with its attractive large 2.22” display that features dazzling 262K color with crisp images on the QVGA TFT screen. It is integrated with a Smart UI that makes easier usability and especially on search and messaging applications and even lets [...]

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Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch (Unlocked)
The Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch looks like a fun gadget, but it ultimately has too many drawbacks to ever use it.

Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch

Motorola Backflip (AT&T)

Nokia X6 (Unlocked)

Google Backs HTC in Apple Patent Fight
Apple seemingly made a point not to mention Google in the lawsuit recently filed against HTC. Still, the search giant has been a bit of an 800-billion-pound gorilla in the room.

Samsung Renown SCH-u810 (Verizon Wireless)
The Samsung Renown SCH-u810 is one of the few ways you can still score a low-cost voice phone on Verizon.

Motorola Devour (Verizon Wireless)

Nokia N97 mini (Unlocked)
The Nokia N97 mini adds improved social networking integration and free GPS directions, but it still feels dated.

Nokia N97 mini (Unlocked)

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic (T-Mobile)
The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is a solid music phone that's lightweight, feels durable, and is a genuine bargain, especially with T-Mobile's Even More Plus plans.

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Is China More Techno Advanced than the United States?
Monday, September 01, 2008
We have learned today that Residents of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, located at the southern coast of China, can now use cell phones to pay their subway fares. No longer will they need to purchase tokens, cards etc. they will just see their bill unified with their cell phone bill. Cell phone users interested in this service will need to request a installation of a small chip that

The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 handsfree speakerphone, a Bluetooth Worth Getting.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 handsfree speakerphone provides a safer, legal alternative to talking on your cell phone while you drive. Voice prompts provide assistance to help you connect the device with your phone and upload your address book. The Supertooth 3 announces the name or ID of the caller when the phone rings - just say 'OK' to accept the call. The device requires no installation and

Finally a Cell Phone Device that will Get You Really Safe.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
With the many devices available today for auto drivers, it's a wonder how people actually keep their eyes on the road. Afterall, one minute you look at your GPS and the next on your cell phone etc. That is why it's a wonderfull thing this Bluetooth rear mirror view car kit is available. This Bluetooth enabled hands-free car kit complies with the latest road safety regulations, and is the safest

New BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth Headset Just Released!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Up until this new Bluetooth device, the BlueAnt V1, Bluetooth wireless headsets for cell phones were really puzzling. How is someone supposed to control them with couple of unmarked buttons and get feedback from a single indicator light. It was a real puzzle to understand what the headset is trying to say when the LED is blinking that particular way? Do I press the big button or the small button

Should Kids Come to School with Cell Phones?
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Now that the Summer vacation is coming to an end, parents are starting to stock up on school supplies, uniforms etc. We feel that during this time it would be appropriate to discuss whether students should be allowed to posses cell phones while being on school grounds. On a day-to-day basis, it can clearly be said that cell phones are disruptive to the educational environment. This has been the

How is the Palm Centro Performing?
Monday, August 25, 2008
You can't walk two minutes these days without passing someone who is vividly engrossed in their Palm Centro phone, either texting, emailing or just yapping. Is it the phone of choice? let's explore its performance. We tested the dual-band (CDMA 850; EV-DO) Palm Centro in New York using Sprint service, and had a mix in performance. On our side, there was a slight background hiss, but it wasn't

Review on the Motorola W755 Cell Phone.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Motorola W755's solid feature set, ergonomic controls, and enjoyable call and video quality make it a reliable Verizon Wireless handset. Bellow is a Review that we got from Susan W., a frequent customer residing in Los Angeles, California. "I needed to simplify my life but still have a phone on which I could get my Gmail, if necessary, or check the weather, and listen to music while walking

Some Safety Tips for Cell Phones on the Road.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Now that we are in the height of the Summer traveling season, it would be worthwhile to discuss some tips on how to ensure that cell phones are used wisely while driving. Get to know your cell phone and it's features. Getting to know your cell phones feature before hand will reduce the distractions while driving. Although it will not eliminate it completely, it will help to keep it at a minimum.

ShopCell.com has a New Look!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
After weeks and months of planning and after many hours of work, ShopCell.com has launched today the new design. The new design will not only enhance you experience by giving the visitor a better and more modern feeling. A great amount of effort has been put in, in order to make it more user friendly and ensure that visitors find what they need fast. ShopCell.com is committed to provide a great

Which Cell Phone Accessories to Get.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
To better understand the benefits and values of cell phone accessories, let us compare it to clothing accessories. We all agree that accessories, such as a coat, purse, shoes, hat, and scarves will either complete or dress up an outfit. So too, with cell phone accessories. We have the practical and convenient accessories, which help you to operate your phone safely, and allow you carry it safely.

Are Cell Phone's Safe?
Monday, August 18, 2008
Although there are government agencies that are supposed to regulate and protect consumers from harmful substances and products, we should still examine what is really at stake.In order for us to examine the safety of today's cell phones, let's take a look at what it is in cellular phones that may apparently be a risk. Cell phones operate on radio frequency (RF), and some cell phones do emit

Cell Phone Tips for Users with Disabilities.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The shrinking of cell phone size combined with the ever growing trend of feature loaded cell phones have created a usability challenge for users with disabled hand. How are people dealing with paralysis of quadriplegia or the loss of finger dexterity resulting from arthritis, injury or a host of other causes supposed to be able to use these tiny cellphones? ShopCell.com is continuously being

My Ears Don't Get Along with Bluetooths, Any Solution?
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Most states in the United States have already banned cell phones while driving. It has become like the old famous slang "Don't drink and drive". Now it can be said "Don't drive and talk". Ever since the cell phones were banned while driving, the market for cell phone ear pieces has blossomed to record numbers. However it has been popular even before it became law. People who felt that there

Poor Reception - Is it My Carrier or My Phone?
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Most of us enjoy blaming our carrier for any dropped calls or lost connections we experience. But realistically speaking, cell phone carriers are not always at blame. There are a few conditions that can interfere with a cell tower's signal, thus causing poor reception. I will list t them bellow: The WeatherCell phone radio waves are known to travel best when the air is moist, but not in humid

You Dropped Your Phone and the Battery Door Broke? No Worries, Get a new one!
Monday, August 11, 2008
I might be wrong, but from my experience the object that gets broken most frequent is the cell phone. Since most people multi task while speaking on the phone, it happens that the phone accidentally drops. For this reason we recommend getting a good cell phone protector. Although most people have insurance, there is a deductible that you will have to pay, and besides the deductible, being

Overview and Review on the Parrot Minikit Portable Hands-Free Car Kit.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I personally do not own a Parrot Minikit Bluetooth Car kit, since I have purchased the more expensive PARROT CK3200 LS-COLOR. However a friend of mine, knowing that I love to test and write reviews on new cell phone gadgets, offered me his new Parrot Minikit Car kit, so that I can test it and write my review. I must say that I was amazed at its easiness of use and the portability of the unit. My

Overview and Review on Jabra SP5050 Portable Bluetooth car kit.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
I got to experience today the Jabra SP5050 Portable Bluetooth car kit and I must say that it is really awesome. Don't get me wrong, it is not anything near the top selling PARROT CK3200 LS-COLOR BLUETOOTH Car kit, which offers much more bells and whistles. However, the Jabra SP5050 Portable Bluetooth car kit is available at a much lower price than the Parrot car kit, and it offers some excellent

Is Your Cell Phone Dull? Get an Exciting Faceplate!
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Perhaps you are one of those people that get bored of their belongings fast, or maybe you just like that excitement in the first place. Whatever the reason might be, a good faceplate will get your cell phone a nice face lift. Faceplates are available in many different styles, ranging from disney faceplates to the very mature looking faceplate. We also find that people, mainly women, like to

Should You Upgrade to the New iPhone 3G?
Monday, August 04, 2008
It's hard to answer if it's worth for an owner of a original iPhone to upgrade to the new iPhone 3G. However I can share some points to ponder on before giving that jump to the new iPhone 3G. If you truly need the 3G because you will get better service in your area -- or you're out and about and need the faster Internet access, then it might be worth for you to invest in this new phone.

Enjoying Your iPod Video with Fellow Passengers Requires Speakers.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
We have covered the other day, how an iPod Video can be an alternative to purchasing a Car Video kit. Since ShopCell.com did get a few inquires if any additional accessories need to be purchased besides the iPod Video car mount, I would like to point out one more accessory that must be purchased in order to enable the use of the iPod Video as a car video. You will need to get yourself a good

Enjoy Your iPod Video Without Annoying Others.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
In previous generations, when technology was a thing of science fiction, it was much easier not to annoy your colleague or the fellow sitting next to you on the bus or subway. It meant following a set of humanity rules and doing some Grandma rules, like sneeze in to a handkerchief etc. However in today's world, with all the technology, a considerable amount of effort is needed in order to be

Enjoy Your iPod Video on the Road.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Many new cars, even the non-luxury cars, come equipped with video to keep passengers entertained. A good car audio video system could change road trips forever. It can make a trip in to a memorable experience, rather than just being bored and waiting to arrive. For the people who do not have one of these cars with an Audio Video system, and are not looking to invest the $200 plus, a good option

Overview on THB BURY Bluetooth Comfort Compact 9060 Car Kit.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
We have mentioned yesterday on our blog about the Bury 9060 being a good car kit for the iPod. Since many are not aware of the benefits of this Bluetooth car kit, we will spend some time today explaining its functions. The Bury 9060 features a speaker-independent DialogPlus voice control which has a unique word recognition system being both fast and highly accurate. No matter how complicated a

Enjoy Your iPod This Summer on the Road.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Now that summer travel is at its height, it is time to dwell on ways to enjoy your ipod while on the road. To play your iPod through your car stereo, you can get yourself a Bluetooth Car kit for iPods. A Bluetooth car kit allows you to play your iPod music inside your car through your vehicles stereo speakers. Although cables are available to let you connect your iPod to your car's stereo system

Apple Sold 1 million 3G iPhones in the First Two Days!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Apple managed to overcome the activation problems it faced throughout the day of it's launch and reported that it sold its 1 millionth 3G iPhone on Sunday. When Apple launched the first version of iPhone last year in June, they only sold 270,000 units in the first two days, it took them 74 days to reach the 1 million mark. Apple CEO Steve Jobs was delighted with their new iPhone's performance,

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Reverse Cell Phone Lookup - You Are Three Steps Away From Unmasking a Prank Caller
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:12:09 -0600
To make use of the paid reverse cell phone lookup, demand that the user follow three main steps which will be discussed here. If you are one of those who used to think that making use of search engine like this type is stressful then you need to have a rethink.

Get Name and Address of Cell Phone Users With Reverse Cell Phone Number Lookup
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:03 -0600
The reverse cell phone lookup needs no introduction for many of you out there who have had the privilege of using the service before now. An efficient service provider is identified by the quality of service it is able to render and the level of satisfaction customers get from the service. For this reason, many who have tried this service would agree with me that it offers quality service that keeps bringing users back.

Reverse Phone Detective - The Ever Impressive Technique of Hunting Betrayers and Antic Callers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:04:18 -0600
Every place in the world whether East or west, north or south, the requirement for results to nightmares produced by ceaseless phone calls from tricksters and telemarketers is on the boost. For those who have felt blaze in the hands of unknown callers, they cannot, but correspond invited this sort of overhaul.

Want to Trace a Cell Phone Number to Get Name and Address of the Owner? Read This!
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:56:30 -0600
Want To Trace A Cell Phone Number To Get Details Of The Owner? Read This!

Replacement Cell Phone Guide and Overview
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:28:54 -0600
The reality is that there are several options available to you when finding a replacement cell phone. This article provides an alternative option that gives you more flexibility to do what is best for you.

The World of Smartphones
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:17:34 -0600
Mobile phones have progressed so far in the last ten years that it is hard to imagine life without one. How did we cope? From quick phone calls to the odd text, since its birth, the mobile phone has changed the way we communicate forever. Add to this, a built in camera, diary, music system and the internet and it seems all we are missing is the kitchen sink.

Cell Phone Number Lookup is Now Possible For Everyone
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:04 -0600
Do you need to track that mystery caller on your spouse's cell phone records or do you need to find a long lost friend whose memory and old cell number is all you have? Don't worry. Reverse cell number look up can provide you all the details and information about the owner of a cell number in no time.

Jamming Cell Phones is the Best Way to Say Do NOT Disturb
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:52:25 -0600
In these technologically advanced times of the internet, laptops, PDA, Cell phones and ultra modern machines; it is hard to let them go unnoticed. But they have their own demerits too. You must have gone through a situation when you were in an important and relevant situation and the ringing of a cell phone disturbed your flow and harmony.

How to Manage Your Online Reputation Using Your Phone
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:37 -0600
Updating your blog is another aspect of managing your brand that can be managed via your phone. Although any type of blog can be updated via a built-in browser, WordPress blogs are most conducive to integrated updating. In fact, WordPress makes an iPhone app, a BlackBerry app, and an Android app, all designed exclusively to streamline updating, maintaining, and editing your blog on the go. Many BlackBerry users also use Viigo, which features integrated blogging capabilities, as well as Twitter support.

Cheap Sim Free Phones - Gaining Popularity
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47:55 -0600
In the age of mobility, every individual wants to own an amazing mobile phone which is embedded with lots of up-to-date features. Recently, the market is full with great variety of plans such as Cheap sim free phones, Pay as you go deals, contractual phones and more. With the help of these packages, a person get number of benefits for sure.

Giving a New Meaning to Parenthood With the Help of Spy Phones
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:44:05 -0600
We all have passed through stages of life where we were granted freedom, and we came into contact with bad company, went into the wrong path maybe for a short period of time, strayed into drugs, etc. We do not want our children to do all that we have undergone.

Golf GPS Apps For Android
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:11:37 -0600
OK, so you have a fancy touchscreen Smartphone with the Android operating system (perhaps a Verizon Droid or even a brand new Nexus One from Google), and you want to spice it up with a compatible golf GPS. Maybe you're already familiar with GolfShot, GolfLogix, and some of the other popular golf GPS apps available for the iPhone and BlackBerry Smartphones, and now you're wondering what the choices are for Android.

Compare Mobile Broadband - Extensive Internet Facilities
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:10:53 -0600
The rapid expansion and mass availability of Internet has brought the whole world right on our computer screens, a new world that we call the 'virtual world'. There is no topic which exists and the internet does not have any information on it.

Experience the Unmatched Magic of Technology With Nokia Mobile Phones
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:09:38 -0600
Nokia mobile phones are appreciated by people all over the world for their classy designs and up-to-the-minute features. Mobile phone manufactures design phones after considering the requirements of the different set of users.

Want a New Phone But Have a Contract - Consider Getting a Refurbished Cell Phone
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:48:58 -0600
This might sound familiar - you're under contract with a cellular provider and have the free phone they first gave to you when you signed on for their plan. Each day you see advertisements about the new phones they have to offer and desire to upgrade to a new phone; something you know you'll enjoy a bit better. The problem is the amount of restrictions the service provider has regarding you walking into the store and swapping your used cell phone to a new one.

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Council OKs ban on cell phones (El Paso Times)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:21:58 GMT
EL PASO -- Drivers in El Paso will soon have to hit the "end call" button on their cell phones before getting behind the wheel. The City Council on Tuesday voted 5-3 to create a new ordinance that prohibits the use of cell phones for drivers who do not have a hands-free device such as a speaker phone or a Bluetooth headset. ›› Drivers say new law necessary for safety |

Wayne County Sheriff issues appeal to donate used cell phones to help seniors (Dearborn Press & Guide)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:31 GMT
DETROIT -- Each year, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office distributes thousands of cell phones to senior citizens so they can call 911 in an emergency. But that supply is dwindling leaving Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon to issue his own call for help.

Changes made to Ann Arbor City Council proposal to ban cell phones while driving (Ann Arbor Journal)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:17 GMT
Round two of a proposed ban on cell phones with more specific language that would ban the use of electronic devices while driving or biking in the city was approved by the Ann Arbor City Council on first reading Monday night.

Mount Vernon police targeting drivers on hand-held cell phones (The Journal News)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:41:09 GMT
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon police are promising strict enforcement this month against drivers using hand-held cell phones.

El Paso City Council bans use of cell phones while driving (ABC 7 El Paso)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:44:35 GMT
EL PASO, Texas - The El Paso City Council today passed an ordinance that banned handheld cell phone use while driving. The ordinance passed 5-3. Use cell phones will still be allowed as along as it is

Interview: Cell Phones In High Schools (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:18:05 GMT
At most schools cell phones are checked at the door. But what if your child was faced with an emergency: Should he or she have access to a cell phone in the classroom?

Iowa House: No Cell Phones for Young Drivers (WOWT Omaha)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:23:08 GMT
The Iowa House has narrowly voted to ban the state's youngest drivers from any use of cell phones or other hand-held electronic devices.

Devra Davis, Ph.D.: Cell Phones -- Read the Fine Print (The Huffington Post)
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:56:59 GMT
Last week the technology world stood on notice as a fiercely independent state legislator bucked the Maine political establishment and proposed to place visible warning labels on cell phones.

Panel rejects proposal to require cancer warnings on cell phones (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:33:48 GMT
AUGUSTA (AP) — A legislative committee rejected a proposal Tuesday that would require health warnings on cellular phones in Maine, meaning the proposal is all but doomed for this year.

Maine Gov. Baldacci opposes legislation that would require health warnings on cell phones (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:05 GMT
AUGUSTA, Maine - As a proposal to require health warnings on cellular phones got a fresh legislative review Tuesday, Gov. John Baldacci made clear his opposition but stopped short of threatening a veto.

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Dell Revs Vostro Laptops
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:08:00 EST
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Amazon Seeking Kindle Browser Refresh?
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:11:00 EST
An Amazon job posting for a browser developer may signal changes to the top-selling e-reader's Web browser.

Verizon Delivers 100G In Optical Fiber Trials
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:08:00 EST
The company also said its Long-Term Evolution network could see peak download speeds of 40 to 50 Mbps.

Cisco Quits WiMax Radio Business
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:50:00 EST
The decision to cease making WiMax base stations gives a boost to Cisco's Long-Term Evolution portfolio.

Avaya Updates UC Suite
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST
With the release IP Office 6.0, Avaya seeks to bring unified communications within reach for cost-conscious small businesses.

Adobe, Microsoft Spar Over Flash, Silverlight, HTML5
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST
Adobe and Microsoft execs debate the merits of Flash and Silverlight, the looming threat of HTML5, and the battle for mobile dominance in our weekly Fritz & David Show Podcast.

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Apple iPad Coming April 3
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:18:00 EST
Reports of production problems apparently overcome, the Wi-Fi-only version of the Mac maker's touchscreen tablet will ship first.

Intel, Orange Partner On MeeGo Devices
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST
Orange will use the high-end mobile operating system launched last month by Intel and Nokia, along with Intel's Atom processor, to develop multimedia-rich mobile devices.

Gartner Raises PC Market Forecast
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:12:00 EST
Mobile PCs -- netbooks, laptops, and tablet PCs -- will dominate the market, driving 90% of growth over the next three years, the research firm says.

Sybase Picks Orange To Host Mobile Platform
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:59:00 EST
The carrier- and device-agnostic enterprise mobility platform allows global firms to manage the flood of different devices operating in countries around the world.

Social Network Use By Smartphones Jumps
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST
More than 10% of smartphone users connected to a social network in January, up almost 5 percentage points from a year ago.

Nokia Adds Skype For Symbian Phones
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:08:00 EST
Software for the Skype VoIP calling service, available as a free download in the Nokia Ovi store, will operate on about 200 million handsets at launch.

Panasonic Intros Toughbook C1 Tablet
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:39:00 EST
One of the main target markets for the lightweight, rugged tablet PC is healthcare.

LiMo Foundation Seeks Alliance With WAC
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:07:00 EST
The mobile Linux trade group believes that a partnership with the Wholesale Applications Community will help open source gain a foothold in the mobile app market.

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Definition of Wi-Fi: How is Wi-Fi Useful for Mobile Phones?
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:55:34 +0000

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Wi-Fi, which is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, is short for wireless fidelity.

A device with Wi-Fi can wirelessly connect to the Internet when it's range of a wireless router that is hardwired to the Web.

While Wi-Fi can be used with many devices, how is the short-range technology specifically useful for mobile phones? What are some issues with Wi-Fi? Learn all about Wi-Fi here!

Definition of Wi-Fi: How is Wi-Fi Useful for Mobile Phones? originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 08:55:34.

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Nokia 5130 XpressMusic for T-Mobile: Improved 6-Hour Battery Life
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:11:27 +0000

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic for T-Mobile
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If you want a budget cell phone with today's basic needs that doubles as a music phone, the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic might be for you.

This candy bar phone was released after the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic and the higher-priced Nokia 5610 XpressMusic.

The key improvement with the 5130 for T-Mobile is its six-hour battery life with up to 12 days of standby time when not in use at all. If you're looking for a major upgrade in the XpressMusic handset line, though, you might be disappointed.

Is the 5130 a fit for you? Learn all about the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic here! You can also learn more about other Nokia phones and read about more budget T-Mobile phones, too.

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic for T-Mobile: Improved 6-Hour Battery Life originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 05:11:27.

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Retail Study From 2009 Holidays: Mobile Shopping Leaves Much to Be Desired
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:24:23 +0000

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New measurements were published on Jan. 28, 2010 from the nation's first in-depth study of the performance of leading mobile Web sites during the 2009 holiday shopping season.

The results left much to be desired.

Keynote Competitive Research, which is the industry analysis group of Keynote Systems, measured the performance of 10 retail mobile Web sites during the busy holiday weeks of Nov. 18, 2009 to Jan. 4, 2010.

The 10 sites were Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Costco, Dell, Foot Locker, Musician's Friend, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart.

The study measured the download performance for three pages on each site: loading the mobile site's home page, searching for a product and retrieving information about a specific product.

Measurements for the Keynote study were taken from New York and San Francisco using data connections on the AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless cell phone networks.

Average load times for mobile home pages ranged from 8.3 seconds in the best case with Best Buy to 34.4 seconds in the worst case. Search results ranged from 4.5 seconds for Wal-Mart to 37.9 seconds. Product information ranged from 5.7 seconds with Foot Locker to 26.8 seconds.

"Wired Web [users] are used to much ... faster times and often expect pages to load in two seconds or less," said Ben Rushlo, senior manager of Web technologies at Keynote, in a statement.

He added: "Even the best mobile Web sites take two to three times as long as that despite being optimized heavily for ... mobile [phones]. The worst sites are taking [more than] half a minute on average to load each page."

The study also showed that mobile sites have much higher error rates than non-mobile sites. The overall range of availability was between 97.6 percent for Foot Locker to just 74.7 percent. Keynote says that consumers on the wired Web expect 99.5 percent or better availability.

As such, even the very best mobile Web sites are not fully meeting consumer expectations. Only two mobile Web sites in the study achieved an overall availability better than 90 percent and three Web sites were below 80 percent overall. More cell phone studies can be found here.

Retail Study From 2009 Holidays: Mobile Shopping Leaves Much to Be Desired originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 19:24:23.

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Price War: All-Unlimited Plan at AT&T, Verizon Wireless Costs $120; With a Catch, Cellular South Costs $79.99
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:42:09 +0000

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While AT&T and Verizon Wireless recently lowered the price of their unlimited plans to $69.98 and $69.99 per month respectively, that's just for voice minutes.

What about text messaging and data? Once you add in unlimited texting and data, the new unlimited AT&T and Verizon Wireless plans jump up to $119.98 and $119.99 respectively.

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Instead, how does $79.99 sound for unlimited talk, data and texting? Though perhaps you've never heard of the company, Cellular South hopes its offering sounds mighty attractive.

Cellular South announced last fall this nationwide Smartphone Unlimited Plan for individuals and families with smartphones. You can even add a second line for only $39.99 more.

Combined, that means you could get two fully unlimited lines with Cellular South for the same price as one line with AT&T or Verizon Wireless.

But what's the catch? There's a big one. While its primary talk plans require a two-year contract just like the main plans at AT&T and Verizon Wireless do, Cellular South is only a regional carrier. The carrier's major issue is its very limited coverage.

Customers participating in Cellular South plans must reside in select southern U.S. cities. If you don't (i.e. if you live in Chicago, San Diego or New York City), you can't use the service.

Specifically, Cellular South customers must live in Mississippi; generally in and surrounding Memphis; Arkansas; west Tennessee; Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama; or Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties in Florida.

If you're in one of these areas, you can then call nationwide. The carrier has a 50/50 rule that says at least half of your calls must originate from one of these areas. If you travel outside of such an area, your roaming is covered so long as it's for less than half of your usage.

Along with a few others, Cellular South does offer one of the industry's heavy-hitting smartphones: Google's Android-powered HTC Hero.

Other companies (and especially prepaid wireless carriers) offer lower-priced alternatives to the unlimited plans at AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile with better nationwide coverage. Learn more about Cellular South's unlimited pricing in this full-size cost matrix.

Price War: All-Unlimited Plan at AT&T, Verizon Wireless Costs $120; With a Catch, Cellular South Costs $79.99 originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 20:42:09.

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Apple?s iPad 3G Tablet is a Data-Only Smartphone; Are Voice Calls Coming?
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:26:32 +0000

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Apple on Jan. 27, 2010 unveiled the long-rumored iPad, which is its first tablet computer.

With all the hoopla surrounding its launch, I'd like to hone in on two aspects of the iPad:

The fact that it's essentially a data-only smartphone for surfing the mobile Web.
The conversation about its potential voice component (as you'd find in traditional cell phones and smartphones).

There are six iPad models. Three have Wi-Fi (for free Web surfing where Wi-Fi zones exist) and three have high-speed 3G (for paid Web surfing anywhere with a good AT&T 3G signal).

Learn more about the current data and potential voice element of the iPad is this new article! Also, take our poll below about whether or not you'd use the iPad for voice calls.

Apple?s iPad 3G Tablet is a Data-Only Smartphone; Are Voice Calls Coming? originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 18:26:32.

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Wireless Trend Predictions for 2010
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:16:33 +0000

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Several wireless trends that gained traction in the last half of 2009 will continue to build steam in 2010, according to a Tuesday report from online cell phone retailer Wirefly.

The company is an authorized dealer for every major cell phone carrier in the U.S. Wirefly's mobile trend predictions for 2010 can be found below.

Price War Heats Up: Wirefly says carriers will keep investing in increasing their coverage areas, improving service quality and upping data speeds while driving down costs to consumers. Various price wars went public last week.

Continued Android Growth: With more cell phone and smartphone makers introducing various handsets on Google's innovative platform, the Android operating system is set to make big gains in the smartphone market in 2010.

Smartphone Surge Continues: Handset makers will continue to roll out new and improved smartphones to match the growing demand for consumers to stay connected with advanced feature requirements. In 2010, Wirefly says "the smartphone will be the norm and not the exception" for most consumers.

App Store Growth: As more smartphones flood the wireless market, you'll see a greater presence of app stores and apps within them. Consumers are relying more on their smartphones for productivity, entertainment and communication.

As such, consumers will no longer be satisfied with the standard applications that come installed on their phones. Instead, they will seek out and download specific apps that cater to their needs.

Wireless Trend Predictions for 2010 originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 02:16:33.

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Alltel Wireless Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone for $49.99
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:57:55 +0000

BlackBerry Curve 8530
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Alltel Wireless announced on Jan. 21, 2010 the availability of the slimmer, updated and faster BlackBerry Curve 8530 to customers in the 91 markets it currently services.

The smartphone is available for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and one-year contract.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 features a full QWERTY keyboard, a trackpad for easy navigation and dedicated media keys to control your music and videos.

It also includes built-in GPS for turn-by-turn directions, stereo Bluetooth support (i.e. for a wireless headset), HTML Web browsing, a 2-megapixel camera with digital zoom and video recording, 256 megabytes of internal memory and expandable memory up to 32 gigabytes.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 even has a big feature that the BlackBerry Tour does not: Wi-Fi for hopping online at local coffee shops and such.

At Alltel Wireless, the handset requires a qualifying Smart Choice Pack. Such plans start at $69.99 per month with unlimited data and email.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Alltel and one-year contract option (rather than a typical two-year agreement) is available only to customers in the 91 cellular market areas (CMAs) that Verizon Wireless is required to divest.

These areas will continue to operate as Alltel Wireless until the sale agreements with AT&T and Atlantic Tele-Network are approved by the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Sprint released the BlackBerry Curve 8530 on Dec. 18, 2009 for $49.99 with a two-year contract and after a $50 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate. Verizon Wireless released the same phone on Nov. 20, 2009 for $99.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Alltel Wireless Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone for $49.99 originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 05:57:55.

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Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi Plus Go on Sale on Jan. 25, 2010 With Verizon Wireless
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:54:26 +0000

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The Palm Pre and Palm Pixi have made a big enough splash at Sprint that Verizon Wireless wants in on the action, too.

The upgraded Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus will go on sale exclusively at Verizon Wireless on Jan. 25, 2010.

The Palm Pre Plus will cost $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Palm Pixi Plus will cost $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Both smartphones require a new, two-year contract with Verizon Wireless to access that pricing.

Through Feb. 14, 2010, Verizon is offering a free Palm Pixi Plus after a mail-in rebate when you buy one Palm Pre Plus or one Palm Pixi Plus.

We learned earlier this month that the Palm Pre Plus doubles the storage capacity of the original Palm Pre from 8 to 16 gigabytes. It also features inductive (touch) charging and easier navigation.

The Palm Pixi Plus adds more color choices and Wi-Fi. New back covers for the Palm Pixi Plus cost $29.99 with Verizon Wireless and are available in pink, blue, green, orange and black.

The Palm Pre Plus and the Palm Pixi Plus both require a $29.99 monthly data plan with Verizon Wireless paired with one of its traditional monthly minute plans or a newly priced unlimited plan.

Nationwide talk plans begin at $39.99 per month with 450 anytime minutes. Nationwide talk and text plans begin at $59.99 per month with 450 anytime minutes. Nationwide unlimited talk plans and nationwide unlimited talk and text plans cost $69.99 and $89.99 per month respectively.

Nationwide unlimited family plans start at $119.99 per month for the first two lines. Nationwide unlimited talk and text family plans are $149.99 per month with the first two lines of service.

Palm Pre Plus, Palm Pixi Plus Go on Sale on Jan. 25, 2010 With Verizon Wireless originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 16:54:26.

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Two Months Later, Prepaid Carrier Page Plus Cellular Lowers Voice Rates Again
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:54:12 +0000

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Page Plus Cellular, which in Nov. 2009 lowered the price of its standard prepaid wireless plan, is cutting your cost and adding more voice minutes to its pay-as-you-go calling plan yet again.

The Wednesday announcement from prepaid wireless carrier Page Plus comes this week when Verizon Wireless, AT&T and U.S. Cellular all lowered the price of their unlimited calling plans.

The new Page Plus Cellular change, which went live on Jan. 20, 2010 at participating dealer locations, effectively lowers the per-minute rate customers will pay for its standard voice plan.

Prior to this change, rates at Page Plus ranged from 6 cents to 12 cents per minute depending on the denomination of the refill card. The per-minute rate will now be 4 cents to 10 cents.

The Page Plus refill cards will now offer 400 minutes for $25 (6.25 cents per minute), 1,000 minutes for $50 (5 cents per minute) and 2,000 minutes for $80 (4 cents per minute). The $10 card changed in Nov. 2010 to increase from 83 to 100 minutes (or 10 cents per minute).

Minutes on Page Plus Cellular's no-contract, pay-as-you-go cards are valid for up to 120 days and will roll over if the account is refilled within that time. The carrier says low-use customers can maintain cell phone service for as low as $3 a month by refilling with $10 cards.

While many Page Plus users subscribe to the carrier's pay-as-you-go pricing, the company also has monthly prepaid plans with voice, texting and data bundled together.

Page Plus in Oct. 2009 launched its Talk n Text 1200 plan with 1,200 voice minutes, 1,200 text or picture messages and 50 megabytes of data for $29.95 a month. In Aug. 2009, it released its Unlimited Talk n Text plan for $39.95 a month.

The prepaid wireless carrier, which is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), uses the nationwide Verizon Wireless network.

Learn more about the other prepaid wireless carriers here. Learn which networks the prepaid wireless carriers use here. More information about Page Plus Cellular can be found below.

Two Months Later, Prepaid Carrier Page Plus Cellular Lowers Voice Rates Again originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 17:54:12.

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Price War: Following Changes at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, U.S. Cellular Offers Unlimited Calling Plans
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:49:11 +0000

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This week, competition is doing exactly what it's designed to do: lower the price for consumers while giving you more options.

With new pricing going live this Monday at Verizon Wireless and AT&T for unlimited cell phone plans, national wireless carrier U.S. Cellular is making changes, too.

Beginning today, U.S. Cellular has a new unlimited national individual plan for new and current users. It's $69.99 a month for unlimited voice calls. This matches the new pricing at Verizon Wireless for its unlimited individual voice plan.

U.S. Cellular is also now offering an unlimited national family plan with two lines for $119.99 per month. With this plan, customers can get up to three additional lines for $49.99 each. The carrier's new family offering also exactly matches the updated share plan at Verizon Wireless.

These new U.S. Cellular plans, though, don't take into account data usage. Also, the plans only offer incoming text and picture messaging for free.

With U.S. Cellular, an unlimited messaging plan costs $19.95 per month for individuals or $29.95 per account for up to five lines on a family plan.

U.S. Cellular charges $24.95 per month for unlimited messaging and data on its individual national plans and $49.95 per month per account for family plans on up to five lines. These plans are not available for "premium or smartphones".

Chicago-based U.S. Cellular is the nation's fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier. It serves 6.2 million customers across the country. Verizon Wireless has about 89 million customers while AT&T has about 82 million wireless customers.

Price War: Following Changes at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, U.S. Cellular Offers Unlimited Calling Plans originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 17:49:11.

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Price War: Verizon Wireless Cuts Pricing for Unlimited Talk, Text Plans; AT&T Cuts, Too
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:23:29 +0000

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While AT&T continues to receive service complaints from iPhone users, Verizon Wireless on Monday upped the ante in its price war by debuting reduced pricing on its unlimited voice and text plans.

Beginning today, the carrier's Nationwide Unlimited Talk plan is $69.99 per month to call anyone in the U.S. Its new Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text adds unlimited texting for $89.99.

Prior to this change, Verizon Wireless used to charge $99.99 for unlimited talk only. That plan now costs $30 less. The unlimited talk and text plan used to cost $119.99. It now costs $30 less.

For $5 more per month, a prepaid wireless version of the talk plan costs $74.99 instead of $69.99 for the contract plan. The no-contract version of its talk and text plan is $94.99 instead of $89.99.

While the carrier is continuing to offer its lower-priced, minute-based plans at the same prices, Verizon Wireless is also lowering the price of its share plans for families.

Its Nationwide Unlimited Talk Family SharePlan is now $119.99 per month with two lines. Its Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text Family SharePlan is now $149.99 per month with two lines. Each additional line (up to three) costs $49.99 extra.

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Verizon Wireless is also making a $9.99-per-month data plan with 25 megabytes mandatory for its high-speed 3G customers. Consumers should be careful about monitoring these 25 megabytes because excess usage could be costly. A previous data plan for $19.99 a month will now be discontinued.

The design of the changes is to capture market share from rivals of Verizon Wireless. The carrier also wants to convince customers to spend more money on higher-priced unlimited plans and to use data, Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam said on a Jan. 15, 2010 conference call.

For the purposes of simplification and to reduce the demands on the carrier's service staff, McAdam also said that Verizon Wireless is immediately reducing the number of mobile phones offered to 50 from 80 handsets.

To fight back, AT&T on Monday debuted dollar-for-dollar changes. AT&T has cut the price of its unlimited voice and data plan for smartphones (like the iPhone) from $129.99 to $99.99 per month. That's a $30 savings.

Verizon Wireless currently has about 89 million customers while AT&T has approximately 82 million wireless customers.

Update on Jan. 19, 2010: U.S. Cellular also just announced new unlimited national plans.

Price War: Verizon Wireless Cuts Pricing for Unlimited Talk, Text Plans; AT&T Cuts, Too originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 03:23:29.

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Motorola Brute i680: Ultra-Rugged Phone With Noise Cancellation
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:01:23 +0000

Motorola Brute i680
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The ultra-rugged Motorola Brute i680 for Sprint is designed for people who work outside or in extreme conditions.

It meets military specifications for dust, shock, vibration, low and high temperatures, low pressure, radiation, salt fog, humidity and blowing rain.

The battery on the military-grade Motorola Brute i680 is rated at an impressive 5.83 hours. The rugged phone is unusually thick and heavy, though, which may turn away some potential buyers.

Is the Motorola Brute i680 for Sprint the perfect heavy-duty cell phone for you? Learn all about the Brute here!

Motorola Brute i680: Ultra-Rugged Phone With Noise Cancellation originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 00:01:23.

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Study: Consumers Want More Support Automation, Proactive Notifications
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:01:39 +0000

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In today's cost-cutting world, automation is becoming commonplace. Especially for the purposes of customer support, though, we sometimes just need a human.

But despite common thought that consumers often prefer live agent interactions, a new study released on Wednesday reveals that consumers preferred automated telephone customer service systems in five out of 10 posed scenarios for straightforward interactions.

The study, which was commissioned by Nuance Communications and conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of Nuance, revealed that 61 percent of people would rather check the status of a flight from their cell phone versus 49 percent wanting to speak with a live agent.

It was also revealed that "consumers who frequently contact customer service from a wireless phone are relatively more amenable to automated telephone customer service channels," according to the study.

The study said that 32 percent of people regularly use a cell phone to contact customer service. Users who call customer service from a cell phone rated automated telephone support systems higher than the consumers who don't regularly contact support representatives from a cell phone.

Forrester says this is important due to its expectation that the number of wireless-only households will continue to grow and will reach 19 percent of all U.S. households by 2013.

As part of the study, surveyed consumers also voted on their desire to receive proactive notifications. Most interested in doing so for the travel industry, the results show that a "strong majority" of consumers want at least one proactive notification alert via their choice of text message, voice message or email.

More cell phone and smartphone studies can be found here.

Study: Consumers Want More Support Automation, Proactive Notifications originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 00:01:39.

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To Fight Heart Disease, Jitterbug Announces Jitterbug J Red Phone for Seniors
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:17:16 +0000

Jitterbug J in red
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Jitterbug, which targets its easy-to-understand prepaid wireless plans and phones at seniors, announced a new handset at the CES technology mecca last week to support the fight against heart disease.

The Jitterbug J cell phone in red has been released to support the America Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" movement.

Jitterbug says it is donating $500,000 to the American Heart Association (AHA) to help raise awareness so women can lead longer, heart-healthy lives.

While the Jitterbug J in red is similar to the original Jitterbug J by Samsung, it's pre-programmed to receive AHA heart-healthy tips via text message. Users will get one tip a day for 12 months.

Jitterbug also announced at CES a new service called the Jitterbug Wellness Calls. The company has partnered with world-renowned psychologist Dr. Brian Alman on a unique program of interactive calls designed to help listeners live happier, healthier lives on the inside and out.

Jitterbug competes with Consumer Cellular for the senior market. My review of the original Jitterbug J can be found here. Information about Jitterbug cell phone plans can be found here. Doro also makes various cell phones for seniors.

To Fight Heart Disease, Jitterbug Announces Jitterbug J Red Phone for Seniors originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 18:17:16.

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Report: Half of Consumers Used Mobile Phones for 2009 In-Store Holiday Shopping
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:24:04 +0000

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With many reports discussing overall holiday sales, Motorola on Monday released a specific holiday report about how consumers used their mobile phones while shopping in stores.

The annual research study of holiday shoppers said "the usage and impact of mobile shopping technologies exploded during the 2009 holiday shopping season," according to Motorola.

The report said 51 percent of consumers in 11 countries (including the U.S., India and China) used mobile phones for in-store activities such as comparison shopping and seeking peer feedback, product information and coupons.

More specifically, Motorola said that 64 percent of Gen-Y shoppers (age 18 to 34) used their mobile phones for in-store shopping-related activities during the holiday season.

Being that seven in 10 surveyed holiday shoppers reported flat or declining budgets last year, a quality customer experience grew all the more critical. Mobile technologies helped seal the deal.

More than half of surveyed shoppers reported a better experience due to the use of mobile technologies from in-store salespeople (i.e. two-way radios and handheld mobile computers).

Some 4,530 shoppers (age 18 to 65) completed the independent research study from Nov. 25, 2009 to Dec. 20, 2009 through research partners e-Rewards and TNS Research International. More mobile phone studies can be found here.

Report: Half of Consumers Used Mobile Phones for 2009 In-Store Holiday Shopping originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 15:24:04.

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Report: Led by Wireless Handset Segment, Strong 2010 Expected for Consumer Electronics Industry
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:24:00 +0000

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As the economy warms up, it's predicted that the consumer electronics industry will generate more than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues in 2010, according to the semi-annual forecast released on Jan. 7, 2009 by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

The $165 billion figure would be a a slight increase from 2009. The CEA says the consumer electronics industry will see positive revenue growth in 2010 after a revenue decline in 2009.

The CEA says the wireless handset category is expected to have a strong 2010 and will be the primary revenue driver for the consumer electronics industry this year.

Within the mobile handset industry, the report says smartphones continue to lead the way. The CEA says smartphones will generate nearly $17 billion in shipment revenue and more than 52 million unit sales in 2010.

"Smartphones ... are primed for strong growth as consumers continue to seek efficient, portable devices," said CEA director of industry analysis Steve Koenig. "With more consumers seeking content anywhere [and at any time], the demand for products facilitating these experiences will drive purchases going forward."

Though cell phones will still outweigh smartphones this year, the report says smartphones will comprise more than 30 percent of total wireless phone shipments in 2010 with that percentage increasing in the years ahead.

More cell phone and smartphone studies can be found here.

Report: Led by Wireless Handset Segment, Strong 2010 Expected for Consumer Electronics Industry originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 15:24:00.

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Top 5 Cell Phones, Smartphones at CES 2010
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:41:38 +0000

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With CES now in full swing, here are our top five cell phones and smartphones emerging from Las Vegas.

Pal Pre Plus: With Palm kicking off its comeback story at CES 2009 with the Palm Pre for Sprint, this year's tech mecca saw the new Palm Pre Plus for Verizon Wireless.

Palm, which announced on Thursday its deal with Verizon Wireless, says the new smartphone will go on sale on Jan. 25, 2010. Pricing hasn't yet been announced.

The Palm Pre Plus doubles the storage capacity of the original Palm Pre from 8 to 16 gigabytes and features inductive (touch) charging and easier navigation.
Palm Pixi Plus: Along with an upgrade to the Palm Pre, Palm also announced the new Palm Pixi Plus for Verizon Wireless. It'll be released on the same day. The Palm Pixi upgrade adds Wi-Fi and more color choices.
HTC HD 2
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HTC HD 2: This CES unveiling becomes the first Windows Mobile smartphone to use today's popular 1 gigahertz Qualcomm processor.

Another trademark of the HTC HD 2 phone is its very large 4.3-inch touch screen.
LG Lotus Elite: As an upgrade to the LG Lotus, the still-squarish Sprint phone features an external touch screen, GPS, a 2-megapixel camera and dedicated shortcut keys for social networking, email and texting.

The LG Lotus Elite will be available on Jan. 10, 2010 for $99.99 with a two-year Sprint agreement after a $50 mail-in rebate.
LG Rumor Touch: Very different than the original LG Rumor handset, this high-speed 3G cell phone has a 3-inch touch screen, a 2-megapixel camera, GPS and quick access to social networking links.

A blue model of the LG Rumor Touch will be available in the first quarter of 2010. Its price hasn't yet been announced.

Read more CES 2010 news here about a washable cell phone, a cell phone leash, cell phone watch, cell phone projector and more.

Top 5 Cell Phones, Smartphones at CES 2010 originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 19:41:38.

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Preview: The Hottest Cell Phone, Smartphone News at CES 2010
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:28:19 +0000

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The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which in 2010 runs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10 in Las Vegas, is the industry's high-tech mecca for gadget news and releases.

CES 2010 runs just before the Mobile World Congress, which is a global event specifically for wireless from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18 in Barcelona.

Cell phones and smartphones have played a major part in previous CES shows and won't be slowing down this year. Here are some of the hot wireless items to watch for following CES.

Washable Cell Phone: Cell phones can be a breeding ground for bacteria, but their worst enemy is likely being dropped in water. The Seal Cell from Seal Shield is said to be the world's first waterproof, dishwasher-safe and antimicrobial cell phone.

The first few models plan to be released for T-Mobile. Thereafter, Seal Shield says it will have washable phones for AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint by April 2010. Prices for the phones aren't yet public.
ZOMM wireless leash
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Cell Phone Leash: If you've ever lost your cell phone, you know how frustrating, time consuming and expensive it is to start all over with a new one. ZOMM is being called the first "wireless leash" for mobile phones.

It goes on your keychain and acts as your cell phone's guardian angel so you don't lose it.

The ZOMM device needs to be in close proximity with your cell phone. If it gets too far away, it will sense the distance and alert you with a loud alarm. The item costs $80.
Cell Phone Watch: The W Phonewatch from Kempler & Strauss is said to be the world's smallest full-function GSM cell phone watch. It's unlocked so you can use it on any carrier, has a touch screen and features Bluetooth.

Unlike LG's $1,300 watch phone, the W Phonewatch retails for $200. Look for the availability of the W Phonewatch at large retailers such as Best Buy and Target.
LG Expo projector phone
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Cell Phone Projector: At CES, LG is spotlighting its Expo smartphone with Windows Mobile.

Featuring a 1-gigahertz processor, this phone for AT&T can project videos, photos and presentations stored on the phone.

The Expo went on sale on Dec. 7, 2009 for $199 with a two-year AT&T contract after a $100 mail-in rebate. The projector, which attaches to the back of the smartphone, costs an additional $179.
Local TV Phone: The Tivit from Valups is a device that beams a local TV signal to most mobile phones with Wi-Fi technology, which is becoming more common.

In doing so, the $120 "Mobile DTV" (mobile digital television) device bypasses cell phone carriers. Tivit is said to go on sale this spring.

So far, the major news of this week has been Google's release of its new Nexus One "superphone," which is being described as evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Its release, though, came from Google's headquarters on Tuesday rather than from CES.

Preview: The Hottest Cell Phone, Smartphone News at CES 2010 originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 16:28:19.

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Google?s Nexus One ?Superphone? Now on Sale at T-Mobile for $179, Coming to Verizon Wireless This Spring
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:31:26 +0000

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Google says the Nexus One from HTC, which is the next device based on Google's Android 2.1 operating system, can't even be contained in the word "smartphone". The company says it's a "superphone".

No matter which word you call it, T-Mobile customers on Tuesday now have the chance to buy it for $179 with a two-year contract.

One of the first features you should notice is its speed. Its 1-gigahertz processor from Qualcomm means you should see better multitasking, Google's Eric Tseng told reporters on Tuesday at its Mountain View, Calif. headquarters.

Google employees were the first to get their hands on it three weeks ago. The new device has been eagerly anticipated ever since.

While the iPhone 3G S is generally known as a swift phone in terms of its processing power, software slowdowns have been widely experienced on the popular Palm Pre for Sprint.

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Processor speed is an increasingly important element of a smartphone as its users demand more functionality from the full-featured devices.

The Nexus One also has a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash, a 3.7-inch display and it's only 11.5 millimeters thick. That equates to 0.45 of an inch, which nears even the thinnest handset on our slim cell phone list. It's a bit thinner than the iPhone 3G S, which is 0.48 of an inch thick.

Surprisingly, the Nexus One only comes with a 4-gigabyte microSD card, but it's expandable to 32 gigabytes. It also has a light sensor, accelerometer (i.e. so the screen flips with you when you rotate it) and proximity sensor.

If you're interested in the Nexus One but you're not at T-Mobile, you have two other options. It's available now in unlocked form for a pricey $529. This means it's not tied to a certain carrier and can be used where you have service.

Google also says the Nexus One will be available this spring at a discounted price with a Verizon Wireless contract. Engadget published the first official review of the Nexus One on Jan. 2, 2009, which says the Nexus One "is not very different than the Motorola DROID in any substantial way".

Google?s Nexus One ?Superphone? Now on Sale at T-Mobile for $179, Coming to Verizon Wireless This Spring originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 16:31:26.

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How to Receive a Corporate Cell Phone Discount
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:28 +0000

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A few minutes could save you up to 26 percent on your monthly cell phone bill without buying or signing up for anything new.

But how? This new article reveals the simple secret of the corporate cell phone discount.

Are you already saving money every month on your cell phone bill because of a corporate discount? Did you recently get this discount activated? Tell us how much money you're saving in our poll below!

How to Receive a Corporate Cell Phone Discount originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 18:00:28.

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Poll: How Many Text Messages Until You Make a Phone Call?
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:01:07 +0000

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Text messaging has dramatically changed how we use mobile phones. Texting has even noticeably reduced the amount of voice minutes we use.

But cell phone etiquette comes into play with text messaging, too.

While some people use texting for a back-and-forth conversation that could go on for dozens of short messages, others feel the exchange should only last for a few from each side.

How many total text messages need to be sent per conversation until it's time to pick up the phone and talk it out by voice? Share your opinion in the new About.com poll below! You can take more About.com cell phone polls here.

Poll: How Many Text Messages Until You Make a Phone Call? originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Friday, January 1st, 2010 at 00:01:07.

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Share Your Answer: How Much Do You Use Cell Phone GPS?
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:02:21 +0000

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GPS is now heavily integrated into cell phones and smartphones.

For the mobile user, the global satellites can now give us turn-by-turn driving directions and are utilized by a wide array of location-based smartphone applications.

We want to know how often you use GPS and if you have any stories of when the technology was particularly useful to you. Share your answer here and be published on About.com!

Share Your Answer: How Much Do You Use Cell Phone GPS? originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 15:02:21.

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Best Bluetooth Headsets for Cell Phones
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:01:50 +0000

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Whether it's to satisfy the fashionista in you or it's for practical reasons, a Bluetooth headset for your cell phone is all the rage today.

This list of the best Bluetooth headsets helps you separate the top picks from the products you should avoid.

Among others, we feature a headset called the Motorola Endeavor HX1 with noise-cancellation and bone-conduction technology. The list also includes the SolarVoice 908, which is the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset with noise reduction for cell phones.

Best Bluetooth Headsets for Cell Phones originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 02:01:50.

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Early Termination Fees: 4 Steps for Spotting, Avoiding Costly Fines
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:01:39 +0000

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Last month, Verizon Wireless surprised the industry by doubling its early termination fee from $175 to $350 on its "advanced devices" (i.e. smartphones).

As if $175 for breaking a two-year cell phone contract wasn't high enough, 88 percent of About.com users responding to my poll on the Verizon Wireless news said "I'm at Verizon and now want to switch" or "I'm not at Verizon and now don't want to be".

The long-controversial early termination fee (ETF) is one way the major cell phone carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless) subsidize the cost of your cell phone and convince you to stay on a contract-based plan.

Prepaid wireless, on the other hand, exists to break you free of contracts and early termination fees. Here are four new steps for spotting and avoiding costly fees from Consumer Action, which is a non-profit, membership-based consumer education and advocacy organization.

Determine if you're in the ETF "penalty box". Many of us don't know if we'll be hit with an ETF if we switch. Call your carrier and ask. If you've had your plan for two years or more, though, you can safely assume that you're no longer in the ETF penalty box.

Do the math on your cell phone penalty. If you're paying $90 a month now and switch to a cheaper cell phone service (such as a prepaid wireless plan for $45), you can "pay off" a $150 penalty in just three months. Thereafter, you would be saving $45 a month as compared to your current plan.

If you're out of the ETF penalty phase and want to stay out, don't be lured back in. As your ETF penalty box draws to a close, don't be surprised if your cell phone carrier tries to get you back in through the allure of a new phone or more minutes.

If you want to switch, watch for your carrier changing the terms of your contract. Major changes by a carrier to your contract terms can sometimes be used as the basis for escaping an ETF. If you want to switch and avoid an ETF, be on high alert for bill inserts, emails and phone calls that change your terms and ask for your approval.

The ETF at AT&T is currently $175 per phone line. It's $200 at Sprint and T-Mobile per line. Finally, the ETF is prorated at Verizon Wireless so it drops $5 per month and it's either $175 or $350 depending on your style of phone. Learn more about how to affordably cancel your contract.

Early Termination Fees: 4 Steps for Spotting, Avoiding Costly Fines originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 00:01:39.

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Definition of ETF: What is an Early Termination Fee?
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:09:45 +0000

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The acronym ETF stands for early termination fee. An ETF is a fee charged by a cell phone carrier when you break your service agreement early.

But how much are the ETFs at the major cell phone carriers? Why is there widespread criticism for ETFs? How can you break a cell phone contract affordably? What are the alternatives to contract-based service?

For these answers and more, learn all about early termination fees in my new ETF glossary entry.

Definition of ETF: What is an Early Termination Fee? originally appeared on About.com Cell Phones on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 20:09:45.

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About CellPhones/Pagers: What's Hot Now

Updated A to Z List of All BlackBerry Phones, Except Some Rare Models
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Oregon
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Here is a description of the Oregon cell phone plans.

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Samsung
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Best Cell Phone Battery
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For some, having the longest-lasting battery is the deal maker or breaker when selecting a new cell phone. We've done the research for you and present you with our list of the best cell phone batteries.

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Universal Cell Phone SMS Software Software List
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Saving money might be the one commonality on everyone's mind lately. Knowing it, we present to you the About.com list of the top five ways to save money on your cell phone.

Text to Landline
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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HTC 3GP Video Converters - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Motorola RAZR2 V9x Profile
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While it looks like the game-changing Motorola RAZR and smells like the original, too, the Motorola RAZR2 V9x can be thought of as a slightly modernized version of its brethren.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Virgin Mobile Roaming
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Army Bugle Calls Ringtones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Nokia 7510 Profile
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Sprint Any Mobile, Anytime
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sprint on Sept. 9, 2009 teased to Sprint Premier customers (who've been with the company a long time) "something big". At midnight that night, the revelation came in the name of Sprint "Any Mobile, Anytime".

Cell Phone Test - Quiz: Test Your Cell Phone Knowledge With This Cell Phone Test
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This 16-question About.com cell phone test is both educational and fun! The cell phone quiz will help you (and correct you at the end) gain confidence in your mastery of cell phones. All questions in this quiz refer to the cell phone meaning of the acronym.

Cell Phones for Kids
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Very niche cell phone offers are getting more popular. Just as there is cell phone service targeted at seniors (i.e. Jitterbug and Consumer Cellular), we also have companies (including Kajeet) and features within carriers (such as AT&T) that are specifically formulated for parents and their kids.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Find Your 5 Best Cell Phones
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Pay-as-You-Go Analysis
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The Prepaid Cell Phone Plan Finder - Results
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Find Your Cheapest Cellular Service Plan - How many minutes will you talk in a typical week?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Extensive List of Ringtones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Find Your Cheapest Cellular Service Plan - Will you send or receive short text messages?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Find Your Cheapest Cellular Service Plan - Can you live with a 2-year contract?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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List Of Free Samsung Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Mobile Security
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Find Your Cheapest Cellular Service Plan - First off, are you looking for a plan for just yourself or for your family?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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How To Send Any Ringtone To Your Phone By Email For Free
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is how to download a ringtone to a cell phone by email.

Prepaid Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The prepaid cell phone plan comparison page has been replaced by the much better, easier, prepaid plan comparison test. Just answer questions and it will reveal the best plan for you.

The Free Ringtones Personality Test - Question 2
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Samsung Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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LG Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Full list of all the LG Cell Phones included in my database with links to more than 5 different resources for each phone.

SMS Messaging
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Nokia Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Full list of all the Nokia Cell Phones included in my database with links to more than 5 different resources for each phone.

Updated A to Z List of All Nokia Phones, Except Some Rare Models
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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1G vs 2G vs 2.5G vs 3G vs 4G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Though the jargon 1G, 2G, 2.5 and 4G might not have ever popped into your head, 3G very likely has given today's emphasis on high-speed data usage from your mobile phone. This article will help you understand the difference between 1G vs. 2G vs. 2.5G vs. 3G vs. 4G.

Sprint Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an About.com compilation of Sprint cell phone plans.

How to Download Ringtones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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List Of Free HTC Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Ringtone Personality Test - Question How much music do you have at home?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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BlackBerry Unlock Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Assurance Wireless
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Samsung Unlock Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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RINGTONE TEST QUESTION: Do You Like To Dance?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Definition of 3G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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The Ringtone Personality Test - Result
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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List Of Free Universal cell phone Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Ringtone Personality Test - Question When do you mostly listen to music?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Best Budget Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Best Sites to Buy Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Latest Flip Cell Phones Gallery
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A gallery of the latest Flip cell phones.

Best Text Messaging Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With so many full-keyboard cell phones on the market, which deserve your consideration as the best text messaging cell phones? This list features to you the best we've reviewed.

Free Ringtone Quiz
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Small Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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AT&T Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an About.com compilation of AT&T cell phone plans. This guide includes AT&T GoPhone plans, AT&T FamilyTalk plans, an AT&T senior plan, AT&T Unity plans and AT&T Nation plans.

Definition of 4G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Following the evolutionary line of cell phone technology that spanned from 1G, 2G, 2.5G to 3G, 4G describes the entirely brave new world beyond advanced 3G networks.

BlackBerry Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Full list of all the BlackBerry Cell Phones included in my database with links to more than 5 different resources for each phone.

What is GSM?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What is GSM? This definition of GSM, which stands for Global System for Mobile communications, reveals that the standard reigns as the world's most widely used cell phone technology.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Ringophone Ringtone Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Virgin Mobile Pay as You Go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a prepaid wireless cell phone plan listing for the no-contract Virgin Mobile pay-as-you-go plans.

How To Determine Which Ringtone Format Works With Your Phone
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Best Prepaid Wireless Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a library of the best prepaid wireless and pay-as-you-go plans at the major no-contract cell phone carriers. The list features all prepaid plans from AT&T, Boost Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Cricket, Jitterbug, Kajeet, PlatinumTel, Straight Talk, T-Mobile, TracFone Wireless and Virgin Mobile.

T-Mobile Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an About.com compilation of T-Mobile cell phone plans and prepaid wireless plans. The guide includes T-Mobile Pay as You Go and T-Mobile Pay By the Day along with various individual, family and myFaves plans.

List Of Free Nokia Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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T-Mobile Pay as You Go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a prepaid wireless cell phone plan listing for T-Mobile Pay as You Go.

Ringtone Personality Test - Question Do you own an iPod?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Take the ringtone personality test, hear your 5 best free ringtones and download them for free.

What is CDMA?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What is CDMA? In this definition of CDMA, we learn that Code Division Multiple Access is a competing cell phone service technology to GSM, which is the world's most widely used cell phone standard.

AT&T GoPhone Pay as You Go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an AT&T cell phone plans listing of its no-contract GoPhone Pay as You Go for either 10 cents or 25 cents per minute.

GSM vs. CDMA vs. TDMA
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This article will help you understand the characteristics between the underlying technologies of the major cell phone service carriers and unravel the differences between the GSM, EDGE, CDMA and TDMA cell phone technology standards.

Determine Your Ringtone Compatibility - Part I
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Find out if your phone accepts free downloadable ringtones or ringtones entered through a melody composer.

LG CU920 Vu TV Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
While the LG CU920 Vu TV for AT&T is able to call itself a touch screen phone even though it's not a smartphone, it can't compete with the likes of the iPhone 3G and Samsung Instinct.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Prepaid Wireless Analysis
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This comprehensive analysis compares scenarios for 200, 400 and 1,000 minutes per month with prepaid wireless versus monthly contract plans at Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Net10, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Tracfone and AT&T.

Boost Mobile Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an About.com compilation of no-contract Boost Mobile prepaid wireless plans. It includes Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited, Boost Mobile Daily Chat & Text and Boost Mobile Pay as You Go.

Pantech C610 for AT&T
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Pantech C610 flip phone for AT&T packs most of the features you'd want at a price you can afford. Don't look in this flip phone review, though, for anything exceptionally unique.

Virgin Mobile Cell Phone Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a listing of current Virgin Mobile prepaid wireless service plans without a contract. This listing also includes contract-based plans for individuals and families.

Transfer Files To A Computer
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Step-by-Step method to transfer pictures, sounds, MP3's or videos to your computer using an inexpensive memory card.

Quickfire Cell Phone Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For those of us who want to fire off text messages quickly and prioritize texting as highly as talking on a cell phone, AT&T's full-keyboard Quickfire with a touch screen is designed specifically for fast text, picture, video and instant messaging. Adam Fendelman analyzes in this Quickfire cell phone review.

Universal cell phone Unlock Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download Universal cell phone Unlock Software for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

Verizon Wireless
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is a list of the Verizon Wireless cell phone plan we have on file.

MMS Definition
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What is MMS picture messaging? This is the definition of MMS picture messaging. MMS messaging, which stands for multimedia messaging service, takes SMS text messaging a step further by allowing for longer lengths. MMS is most popularly used for picture messaging.

More pictures of the Nokia 6131
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Motorola Z9 Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
While the Motorola Z9 slider cell phone can't consider itself a rival to the mega-powered iPhone 3G and Samsung Instinct smartphones, what's most interesting about it is ability to compete somewhat toe to toe with its full feature set despite the apples-to-oranges comparison.

Samsung Tools And Utilities - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download Samsung Tools And Utilities for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

iPhone 3G Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The iPhone 3G for AT&T is the latest-game changing device from Apple. To harness all it can be, though, make sure you're willing leap over the hurdle of its demanding learning curve. This is a review of the iPhone 3G.

Boost Mobile Pay as You Go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a listing of the Boost Mobile Pay-as-You-Go prepaid wireless plan.

Net10
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is a description of the Net10 cell phone plan, a Prepaid offered by Net10.

Best Touch Screen Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
While smartphones are known for having touch screens, many cell phones are also springing up with touch screens, too. This About.com list features our best touch screen cell phones.

More pictures of the Nokia n73
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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More pictures of the Nokia 6260
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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\$49.99 Virgin Mobile Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Virgin Mobile on April 15, 2009 became industry competitive yet again with a new Totally Unlimited prepaid wireless plan for $49.99.

Nokia 5610 XpressMusic
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
How far can $99.99 go for a modern-day cell phone? While you'll get an ample bang for your economical buck with the new Nokia 5610 XpressMusic, don't expect the top-grade feature set of an iPhone 3G or Samsung Instinct. Rather, the Nokia 5610 XpressMusic is exactly what it sounds like: a phone for all sorts of sounds.

Sony Ericsson W350 Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
In this thin cell phone review of the Sony Ericsson W350, we learn why the slim and cheap cell phone is a double-edged sword.

Best Rugged Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Does your line of work require you to sport a rugged cell phone or do you need a heavy-duty cell phone that can stand up to advanced wear and tear? About.com has you covered with this list of our best rugged cell phones.

Ringtone Personality Test - Question Do you like to dance?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Take the ringtone personality test, hear your 5 best free ringtones and download them for free.

Updated A to Z List of All Samsung Phones, Except Some Rare Models
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is an A to Z List of all Samsung Phones in my database. I have specs, analysis and more info for each of these Samsung cell phones.

HTC Unlock Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download HTC Unlock Software for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

Determine Your Ringtone Compatibility - Part II
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Determine Your Ringtone Compatibility - Part II New Ringtones ? Unclassified Ringtones ? Techno Free

Phones With a Full Keyboard
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a slide show of the latest Phones With a Full Keyboard.

Straight Talk Prepaid Wireless
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a listing of current Straight Talk prepaid wireless service plans.

AT&T GoPhone Pick Your Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an AT&T cell phone plans listing of its no-contract GoPhone Pick Your Plan options for $29.99, $39.99, $49.99 or $69.99.

Samsung 3GP Video Converters - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download Samsung 3GP Video Converters for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

Music Ringtones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here are the very best Real Music Ringtones available today, based on my analysis and user reviews.

LG CU720 Shine Phone Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The shine in the name of the LG CU720 Shine is more than just marketing speak. Though most people don't buy a slider phone for the purposes of applying facial cosmetics, when in standby mode you could actually use its mirror-polished faceplate as a compact mirror.

Cell Phone Radiation
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The T-Mobile myTouch 3G, which competes against the iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre, has the second-highest cell phone radiation level of any handset in an easy-to-digest consumer guide of more than 1,000 cell phones and smartphones.

Samsung Slash Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The new Slash slider phone by Samsung knows it's no iPhone. Instead, the Slash for Virgin Mobile indeed "cuts right to the core" with all our basic cell phone needs without muddying itself up with advanced features its youthful demographic won't use.

More pictures of the Nokia 7373
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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HTC Phone Manager Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download HTC Phone Manager Software for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

Top Mobile Sites
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Welcome to The Top Mobile Sites list, managed by your About.com guide to cell phones and pagers. The

More pictures of the Nokia 7390
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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Mega Best Cell Phones List
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
When buying a new cell phone, we're all interested in different factors that cater to our unique needs. That's why this mega About.com list exists. This best-of-the-best list offers you sure bets on many cell phone elements that matter most.

Definition of 2G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
In the world of cell phones, 2G signifies second-generation wireless digital technology standards. Digital 2G replaced analog 1G, which originated in the 1980s.

More pictures of the Nokia 9300i
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a large or more pictures of the Nokia 9300i

Freedom Blade
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What's most dreaded about the dreaded cell phone dead zone is that is usually stays that way. Sure, the major cell phone carriers are constantly working to plug dead zones, but many often remain. Can a cell phone booster noticeably help to amplify a cell phone signal that suffers from chronic weak syndrome?

Best Camera Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Not all cell phone cameras are made equal. This About.com list of our best camera phones will help you understand the varying degrees of quality and features.

Panasonic Link to Cell
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Link to Cell KX-TH1211 Bluetooth cell phone device allows your home cordless phone to become your cell phone and use its cellular service and minutes.

The Cell Phone Test - Do you want your phone to be a flip-cover model?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Take the cellular phone buyer's test and meet your best cell phone match. This question is: Do you want your phone to be a flip-cover model?

BlackBerry Ringtone Maker Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download BlackBerry Ringtone Maker Software for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

TracFone Prepaid Wireless
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a listing of current TracFone prepaid wireless and pay-as-you-go service plans.

More pictures of the Nokia n75
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a large or more pictures of the Nokia n75

CoolFreeRingtones.com Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Unlike decent free ringtones vendor Tones9.com and low-quality free ringtones vendor tkgnet.com, CoolFreeRingtones.com does more of what they don't: make available to you a larger selection of ringtones for free.

Definition of 1G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
In the world of cell phones, 1G signifies first-generation wireless analog technology standards originating in the 1980s. 1G was replaced by 2G wireless digital standards.

Cheap AT&T Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
If you're an AT&T customer seeking to replace or upgrade your cell phone, this list highlights some sure bets at budget-friendly prices. Just because these are cheap AT&T phones, though, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality or features.

AT&T Senior Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is an AT&T cell phone plans listing of its Senior plan for $29.99.

Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a listing of the Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited prepaid wireless plan.

What is EDGE?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What is EDGE? EDGE takes GSM further. EDGE, which stands for Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution, is a faster version of GSM. The EDGE standard was built upon the GSM standard.

Samsung Rogue Profile
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Samsung Rogue touch screen phone for Verizon Wireless stands out in a sea of quick-messaging cell phones with its advanced speech capabilities (i.e. text message dictation) along with its comprehensive feature set.

Samsung Instinct Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Instinct, which is Samsung's latest and greatest do-it-all smartphone for Sprint, has gone head to head with the almighty iPhone 3G for AT&T. The Instinct even goes so far as to coin itself the "iPhone killer". But is it really or is that marketing hype trying to compete for your smartphone dollar in a time when millions are being spent on both products? That's the question we analyze in this Samsung Instinct review.

Refurbished Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sometimes what's old and used breeds new appeal to lovers of all things vintage. The concept of buying used cell phones and refurbished cell phones, though, can either fit you like a glass slipper or evoke unfulfilled feelings of not being hip to the most bleeding-edge whizbang.

Motorola Adventure V750
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Abuse the Motorola Adventure V750 all you want, Motorola says, because the military-grade flip phone will be able to take much of it.

More pictures of the Nokia 6070
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a large or more pictures of the Nokia 6070

Cheap Text Messaging
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For those of us who use text messaging religiously, this question is begged: Which cell phone carrier offers the best text messaging plan for the cheapest price? This list compares plans across the industry.

RingToneJukeBox.com Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
When seeking a quality ringtone vendor for your cell phone, a low price and a large selection will likely be your top two necessities. Then there's quality, ease of use and more. This ringtone vendor review analyzes RingToneJukeBox.com, which satisfies on selection but causes concern on price.

Cancel Cell Phone Contract
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
What happens if you're under contract with your cell phone carrier and you lose your job or otherwise experience financial hardship? How can you affordably break or cancel your cell phone contract?

Top 5 Slim Cell Phones
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
If minimizing your “pocket bulge” is one of the most important cell phone factors for you, you’ll appreciate this About.com list of our top five slim cell phones.

List Of Free Sanyo Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download free Sanyo software, or Sanyo shareware offering a free trial, to your computer.

Number Portability FAQ
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
In the U.S., wireless local number portability (WLNP) is a legally mandated service that allows the transfer of a cell phone number from one carrier to another.

More pictures of the Sony Ericsson w600i
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a large or more pictures of the Sony Ericsson w600i

New Cell Phones on the Cheap
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Because college students are always scraping by and often describe themselves as mostly broke, their cellular bill becomes all the more scrutinized. This guide pays homage to you – the money-conscious college student – in recommending new cell phones for you to switch to or latch onto for the first time.

Florida
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is a description of the Florida cell phone plans.

Free Text Messaging List
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Why pay for a text messaging plan with your cell phone carrier when independent services exist that offer you free text messaging? This About.com list presents to you the best services for free text messaging.

MOTOPURE H12 Review
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The premium MOTOPURE H12 Bluetooth headset – which has been Motorola's pride and glory, "flagship" headset since Oct. 2007 – yields a split-decision result in this review. While you'll love nearly everything about it for you, you're only half the battle. The people on the other end of the phone won't feel the same way.

Motorola Brute i680
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The ultra-rugged Motorola Brute i680 cell phone for Sprint meets military specifications for dust, shock, vibration, temperatures and more.

List Of Free Motorola iDEN Software Or Shareware With Free Download And Trial - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download free Motorola iDEN software, or Motorola iDEN shareware offering a free trial, to your computer.

Definition of 2.5G
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
In the world of cell phones, 2.5G wireless technology is a stepping stone that bridged 2G to 3G wireless technology.

TracFone Pay as You Go
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a prepaid wireless cell phone plan listing for the no-contract TracFone Wireless pay-as-you-go plans.

Latest PDA Cell Phones Gallery
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A gallery of the latest PDA cell phones.

LG enV 2 Profile
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Following the popularity of the LG enV, LG strikes back with three primary upgrades in its LG enV 2 sequel for Verizon Wireless: it's smaller, slimmer and sleeker.

Nokia Ringtone Maker Software - Free Software Or Shareware - About.com
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Download Nokia Ringtone Maker Software for your PC. Includes free software and shareware.

The Ringtones FAQ
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Ringtones FAQ * This is version 2.0 of the Ringtones FAQ. Despite all the efforts to ensure that

T-Mobile Individual Plans
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a T-Mobile cell phone plans listing of its individual plans for $29.99, $39.99, $49.99, $59.99 or $99.99 per month.

MOTOROKR T505 Profile
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
While it becomes more and more prevalent in states across the U.S. to ban talking in a car with a cell phone held up to an ear, Motorola in the MOTOROKR T505 has designed a Bluetooth accessory that not only frees your hands but also pipes music into your car's stereo system without wires, too.

America's Choice 65 Plus
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is a description of the America's Choice 65 Plus cell phone plan, a senior citizens offered by Verizon Wireless.

More pictures of the Nokia 6270
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
View a large or more pictures of the Nokia 6270

Free Wireless Roaming
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The landscape for wireless roaming has changed dramatically over the years in what can be viewed as a paradigm shift. How do you know if your carrier offers free roaming? This article will guide you on the latest with wireless roaming for your specific carrier.

Metro PCS
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Here is a description of the Metro PCS cell phone plan, a Monthly offered by Metro PCS.

Latest Full Keyboard Cell Phones Gallery
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A gallery of the latest Full Keyboard cell phones.

No-Contract Virgin Monthly
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This is a prepaid wireless cell phone plan listing for the no-contract Virgin Mobile monthly plans.

Samsung A767 Propel
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
To round out AT&T's end-of-2008 blitz targeted at heavy textaholics, the Samsung A767 Propel is the cell phone carrier's square quick-messaging slider with a full QWERTY keyboard and the creme de la creme of its entertainment features.