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Most people choose a cell phone because of the "cool" factor or the status symbol that it represents, but the truth is, all cell phone companies carry attractive cellular phones. Choosing a carrier and cellular phone service plan based on the phone can make for a miserable cellular experience throughout the life of your contract (which could be up to 2 years). By far the most important factor you should consider when cell phone shopping, is the cellular company. After all, you don't want to sacrifice cellular quality, minutes, or coverage for a neat looking cell phone, right?

So what are some things to look for when looking to buy a new cellular phone? Here's a good checklist to go by. Remember to ask questions if you're unsure about anything before you sign a contract.

1. The number 1 rule to know before you buy a cell phone, is to shop online. You'll find amazing deals at places like www.CellularBooth.com where the high volume of sales and the low overhead of a physical store and pushy sales people make for a more pleasant and less expensive buying experience. Sometimes you'll save up to $250 on a single purchase!

It's also great for a one-stop shopping place since they offer all the major carriers and all of your favorite cell phones at a huge discounted price.

2. Keep in mind that recent changes in the law, which allows you to now switch cellular phone services and keep your same number, have made the cellular industry more competitive than ever. You'll find that nearly every company has some sort of special offer. One company may offer a free cell phone, while another may give you free minutes. It will definitely pay of in the long run to look at what every cell phone company offers.

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Cellular Phone Service Industry News

04/10/2008 02:58 PM

FCC calls for mobile alert system (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has moved to set up a system that would send text alerts to people on their mobile phones in case of natural disasters and other emergencies.

04/09/2008 06:42 AM

Yahoo adds video to Flickr (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - Yahoo has added support for video to its photo sharing site Flickr. Yahoo wants users to start sharing videos, shot by still cameras, camcorders, and camera phones, as well as photos, and Video on Flickr provides an easy solution for consumers, according to the company.

04/08/2008 01:48 PM

EC Proposes Rules for In-Flight Use of Mobile Phones (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The European Commission has introduced technical and licensing regulations to let airline passengers use their mobile handsets and smartphones during flights. "Pan-European telecom services, such as in-flight mobile telephony, needed a regulatory 'one-stop shop' to operate throughout Europe, and this is why the commission has acted," said European Union Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding.


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