Archive for December, 2009

  • Clamshell phone in blue with touch-sensitive OLED dialing face with haptic feedback flips open to reveal full QWERTY keyboard and 2.6-inch LCD screen
  • Compatible with optional AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn GPS, AT&T Video Share, AT&T Mobile Music, and streaming Cellular Video services
  • 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 32 GB; access to personal email and instant messaging services
  • Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time
  • What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Amazon.com Product Description
A nicely affordable way to stay in close communication via a variety of messaging options, the Pantech Impact for AT&T features a unique sideways flip design reveals a full Qwerty keypad and large internal display for optimized messaging and web browsing. On the outside, the Impact has a high-gloss faceplate with an OLED touchscreen that lets you send text messages, make calls, and control your music library without having to open the phone. And each time… More >>

Pantech Impact P7000 Phone, Blue

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If you’re like me, you despise contracts. In particular, long-term contracts. So, in the spirit of avoiding those restricting cell phone service contracts I’ve decided to share with you a few tips for getting cell phone service without signing on the dotted line.

The first (and my preferred) way for getting new mobile phone service without a contract is to simply purchase the handset outright. Most cell phone carriers lock you into contracts by giving you a “great deal” on equipment, but if you have your own equipment you simply go “month to month”.

There are a few ways to get a cell phone handset if you don’t already own one that will work with your preferred provider. The first is to simply pay full price for the equipment at the carrier’s retail store. I don’t really recommend this as it’s expensive (and I’m cheap). The second way to purchase a mobile phone handset outright is through an online auction site like eBay. You can find incredible deals on both new and used cell phones on eBay and after the phone arrives in the mail, you simply walk into the service provider location and activate the phone… contract free!

A second way that you can get a cell phone service plan without signing a contract is by purchasing a prepaid cell phone. Prepaid cell phone plans allow you to pay for your minutes upfront and they stop working once those minutes have been used up. There are no contracts to sign and another benefit is that there won’t be any surprise “mega bills” should you run over your allowed minutes for the month.

Hopefully this article has given you some useful ways to get that new mobile phone service plan without having to sign a contract. Stick it to the man!

For more no contract cell phone tips, visit the Cellular Phone Forums at http://www.TheCellularForums.com/ today! Registration is free.
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Back in the olden days, telephones were for talking to people who were far away from you. The most exciting decision a telephone shopper made when choosing a new telephone was what color to get it in. Fortunately for us, we live in a time when a telephone is so much more than a telephone.

However, choosing a brand of cell phone and a service provider can be frustrating and confusing. Even if you know exactly what you want, shopping for cellular phone plans can be a headache.

If you’re signing a contract for a year or more, usually two years if you want the good phone, you want to be sure that you’re getting something that you’re going to be happy with. Each cell phone service provider promises the best coverage, the most features, or the latest technology.

If “family plan” sounds more like a birth control method, and rollover makes you think of dog training, take a few minutes to sit up and read up on how to get the best cellular phone plans for what you really need.

Make sure you don’t get caught short on minutes. When in doubt, choose more minutes than you think you will use and find a plan that allows you to rollover unused minutes. People are often surprised at how quickly they use up their allotted minutes. You don’t want to find yourself with nasty charges for those extra minutes you didn’t think you would use. Cell phone deals are so common that there’s no reason to pay full price for your cell phone.

Do cellular phones often leave you speechless? Don’t you just hate it when you’re halfway through an
interesting conversation and the connection goes fuzzy or drops altogether? Maybe you’re driving in your car and you’ve gone through a tunnel or just moved your cell phone antenna out of range. How do you figure out which cellular phone plan won’t leave you hanging? Here’s another question to research when choosing a cell phone plan.

And then, there’s national or local cellular phone plan? If you feel overwhelmed by the myriad of cell phone plans out there, you aren’t alone. There’s so much to consider in your cellular phone comparisons, including whether to go with a national or local service provider, which of the cell phone plans is going to give you the best service, and then there’s the fine print. Just thinking about wading through all that is enough to give many people a headache.

If you are confused or don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. To start with, get a list of the major manufacturers and service providers to get you started in your research.

Cellular phones are for people on the go. People on the go don’t have a lot of time to visit several
electronics stores making cell phone comparisons for features and prices. That’s why shopping online for cell phones makes so much sense.

By looking at the Internet, calling the cellular phone manufacturers and service providers and even checking with your employer, you can be sure to get a good deal on your cell phone.

It’s been a long time since cellular phones were a symbol of an extravagant lifestyle. Because of the great cheap deals constantly cropping up online, you can be sure that you can find a cell phone that fits your needs and your budget.

Karen Kirby has 25 years in the computer industry and MS Computer Science. See cell phone plans http://cellphone.brilliantbusinessmodel.com/cell-phone-calling-plans.phphttp://www.aimbright.com/ebook/
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  • BlackBerry smartphone with QWERTY keyboard; dual-network capable for 3G-enabled GSM access when traveling abroad
  • Access V Cast, Music and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; use phone as a modem for your laptop
  • 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD memory expansion to 16 GB; access to personal and corporate email
  • Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time
  • What’s in the Box: handset, battery, travel charger (with international adaptors), 2 GB MicroSD card, wired stereo headset, swivel holster, USB cable, pre-installed SIM card, documentation

Amazon.com Product Description
The feature-packed and highly refined BlackBerry Tour 9630 world phone for Verizon Wireless keeps you connected and lets you roam the globe in style. In addition to accessing the reliable and fast Verizon Wireless voice and data network, the Tour is also compatible with 3G-enabled GSM networks outside the United States, giving you the option to make phone calls in 220 countries and to access email and Internet in any of the 175 countries where Verizon Wir… More >>

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Phone, Black

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  • Access all your email and messaging with the sleekest, lightest, thinnest full-QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry yet featuring a high-resolution 480 x 360-pixel LCD screen
  • EDGE data connectivity; compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Mobile Music
  • 3.2-megapixel digital camera with flash and video capture; Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming; MicroSD memory expansion up to 16 GB
  • Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time
  • What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, BlackBerry Desktop software, quick start guide, user manual

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Updating the look of the Curve with a sleekly styled titanium finish, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 for AT&T is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. In addition to its stunning good looks–with titanium-colored finish accented by chrome highlights–the Curve 8900 is packed with communication and location features. The built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) makes it easy to connect to a home or office wireless network, and if you select an unl… More >>

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Phone, Black

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