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.
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.
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?