Archive for December, 2007

AT&T’s Open Network - Nothing New

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

"You can use any handset on our network you want," says Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T's wireless business. "We don't prohibit it, or even police it." AT&T has started promoting this open network policy as if it were something new. In reality, this is the way it has always ...

Say Goodbye to Payphones

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

I can't remember the last time I had to use a public payphone. I guess it has been ten years or more. With the ever increasing use of cell phones, the use of payphones has declined. This is why AT&T announced plans to phase out its payphones by the end of ...

Spiffing Up Your Phone With Trendy Accessories

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Once you've invested in a cell phone, it's in your vested interest to keep up to date with the latest accessories. Accessories are beneficial for a number of reasons. For one thing, they can simply make your life easier. Accessories can expand the capabilities of your cell phone, making it ...

Avoiding the Dreaded Dropped Call Syndrome

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Any regular cell phone user can attest to the fact that the biggest annoyance one can face is dropped call syndrome. The syndrome occurs when someone is on a cell phone and suddenly he or she is cut off. Cell phone companies recognize this, so they are trying their best ...

School Phone Changes the Nature of Campus Life

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Montclair State University is believed to be the first university in the nation to require all students to buy a cell phone.The "School Phone" is a Sprint cell phone which allows the university to keep tabs on its students. The basic plan costs $420 per year and is included in ...

How to Make the Most Out of Prepaid Cell Phone Deals

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

In today's society, cell phones may no longer be considered luxuries in many cases. These handy communication devices can literally be lifesavers, putting you in touch instantly with police, fire departments, and other emergency services. Still, even if you consider a cell phone to be a necessity, you want to ...