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Are you addicted to your cell phone? If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, get help immediately. Don’t worry; you can call for help using your cell phone.
- Do parts of your body tingle even when you’re phone isn’t there vibrating?
- Does driving interfere with your texting?
- Do you have cell phone cases that match your outfits?
- Does it take an hour on a land line call to get the same feeling you get from a five-minute cell phone call?
- Have you ever taken or made a call in the bathroom?
Cell phone usage has been on the increase for the last several years, and like everything else in life, has fallen victim to humor. In fact, purchasing a cell phone has even been compared to getting married. Both marriage and a cell phone contract require a long-term commitment that you’re not really sure you’ll be able to keep, that you agree to accept “for better and for worse” – even though you probably won’t discover the “for worse” until after the deal is done, and early termination can be extremely costly.
Cell phone jokes can be found all over the Internet. Here are a few of our favorites.
The blonde joke:
A loving husband decided to buy his beautiful blonde wife her first cell phone. She is so excited and loves her new phone. He carefully explains to her how to use the phone. The next day, the wife goes shopping. Her husband calls. He asks her, “How do you like your new phone, honey?” “Fine,” she answers. “But how did you know I was at Wal-mart?”
The bathroom joke:
As I was traveling through Utah on my way to Colorado, I stopped at a rest area on the side of the road. There was someone in the first stall, so I went into the second. Just as I sat down, the person in the first stall said, “Hi, how are you?”
Not being one to typically have conversations while going to the bathroom, I wasn’t sure what to say, but I finally settled on, “Not bad.”
The person in the neighboring stall then asks, “So, what are you doing?”
How do you answer that? I said, “Well, I am going to Colorado on business.”
Then, sounding completely flustered, the person in the next stall says, “Look, I’ll have to call you back. Every time I ask you a question, the idiot in the next stall answers me.”
Cell Phone Quote of the Day:
“People who complain about others talking on their cell phones in the car are simply jealous that they’re wasting time just sitting in traffic instead of wasting time talking to friends while sitting in traffic.”
Why People Like Having a Cell Phone:
Jane: “I like it for the convenience and security.”
Dan: “I like it for the increased connectivity to work.”
Brad: “I like it for the challenge of controlling a cell phone, a donut, a cup of coffee, and a 10,000 pound vehicle all at the same time.”
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By InFormMe on December 12, 2008 | No Comments
Are you addicted to your cell phone? If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, get help immediately. Don’t worry; you can call for help using your cell phone.
- Do parts of your body tingle even when you’re phone isn’t there vibrating?
- Does driving interfere with your texting?
- Do you have cell phone cases that match your outfits?
- Does it take an hour on a land line call to get the same feeling you get from a five-minute cell phone call?
- Have you ever taken or made a call in the bathroom?
Cell phone usage has been on the increase for the last several years, and like everything else in life, has fallen victim to humor. In fact, purchasing a cell phone has even been compared to getting married. Both marriage and a cell phone contract require a long-term commitment that you’re not really sure you’ll be able to keep, that you agree to accept “for better and for worse” – even though you probably won’t discover the “for worse” until after the deal is done, and early termination can be extremely costly.
Cell phone jokes can be found all over the Internet. Here are a few of our favorites.
The blonde joke:
A loving husband decided to buy his beautiful blonde wife her first cell phone. She is so excited and loves her new phone. He carefully explains to her how to use the phone. The next day, the wife goes shopping. Her husband calls. He asks her, “How do you like your new phone, honey?” “Fine,” she answers. “But how did you know I was at Wal-mart?”
The bathroom joke:
As I was traveling through Utah on my way to Colorado, I stopped at a rest area on the side of the road. There was someone in the first stall, so I went into the second. Just as I sat down, the person in the first stall said, “Hi, how are you?”
Not being one to typically have conversations while going to the bathroom, I wasn’t sure what to say, but I finally settled on, “Not bad.”
The person in the neighboring stall then asks, “So, what are you doing?”
How do you answer that? I said, “Well, I am going to Colorado on business.”
Then, sounding completely flustered, the person in the next stall says, “Look, I’ll have to call you back. Every time I ask you a question, the idiot in the next stall answers me.”
Cell Phone Quote of the Day:
“People who complain about others talking on their cell phones in the car are simply jealous that they’re wasting time just sitting in traffic instead of wasting time talking to friends while sitting in traffic.”
Why People Like Having a Cell Phone:
Jane: “I like it for the convenience and security.”
Dan: “I like it for the increased connectivity to work.”
Brad: “I like it for the challenge of controlling a cell phone, a donut, a cup of coffee, and a 10,000 pound vehicle all at the same time.”
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By InFormMe on December 4, 2008 | No Comments
When you receive your cell phone bill each month, does the total amount due send you into shock? Do you find yourself scrambling to come up with the money to pay the bill, or simply find yourself incapable of believing that you were able to rack up that much in charges? Here are five steps you can take to make sure you manage your cell phone bill wisely.
Step One: Make sure the charges are accurate. Read through your entire bill. Pay attention to where the extra charges are occurring. If you don’t understand what you are being billed for, take your bill to your local cell phone’s office or call their customer service and have someone go through it with you.
Step Two: Once you know how much you are being billed for each type of service you use on your cell phone, begin identifying the areas where you are having overage charges. Do you do a lot of texting? Do you use your phone mostly for data services? Where exactly are most of your extra charges coming from? As well, identify areas where you are paying for more than you need. Do you pay for a certain number of minutes each month but find that you don’t use even half of them?
Step Three: Understand your contract with your cell phone company. Even if you do not plan to switch carriers, it is good leverage for you to understand your agreement so that you can use it as a negotiating tool. If you are close to the end of your contract period, you will be able to negotiate a better deal with the cell phone service provider to prevent losing you as a customer. If you are not close to the end of your contract, you should still talk to your service provider about adjusting your services. If you are paying overage fees because you text a lot, find out how much it would cost for an unlimited texting plan. If you don’t use your talk time, talk to them about changing your plan to a lower number of minutes.
Step Four: Shop around. See what other cell phone service providers are offering. You may find that it is cheaper to pay the prorated kill fee on your contract and switch to another carrier than to keep paying the high prices every month for your current service. Cell phone companies are highly competitive and most will do nearly anything to get you to commit to a contract with them. Shop around and find the best deal you can that meets your specific needs; don’t hesitate to contact your current provider and see if they will match the deal. In fact, find out if your current provider is running any promotions that would save you money over the long term.
Step Five: Do the math. If you are really serious about lowering your monthly cell phone bill, make a list of all the services you absolutely must have, where you can get them the cheapest, and how much it would cost to switch services if you need to. Consider long-term costs and short-term cash output before making your final decision.
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By InFormMe on November 28, 2008 | No Comments
This article will help you understand what it takes for you to be able to start talking, texting, and sharing data from the moment you arrive in your destination country. Not every phone will work outside of the service area for which you’ve purchased it; you will have to read your service agreement or contact your service provider to determine whether or not your phone can work outside of your home country.
To understand international cell phone service, you must first understand GSM. GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communications. GSM compatibility is required for an international cell phone to work while in your destination country. The difference between GSM and a traditional cell phone is the technology used to transfer the data. GSM uses technology that allows it to, in layman’s terms, switch circuits as needed to access transmission points and provide continued service regardless of your movement. Thanks to the advent of GSM, travelers are now capable of retaining their home cell phone number virtually worldwide.
In order for your phone to work when you are in another country, your phone must be an international GSM cell phone. In addition, it must be capable of working on specific frequencies. If you are traveling to Europe, Asia, or Africa, you phone will need to be capable of functioning on 900 and 1800 MHz; 1900 MHz is required for use in North and South America. If you are traveling to Jamaica or other Caribbean islands, you will need a phone that works on all three frequencies, since these islands may use any of them. It must also be “SIM unlocked.”
Having a phone that is “SIM unlocked” simply means the phone will allow you to insert a SIM card, which is the interface that allows you access to service providers in different countries. Since cell phones vary so significantly from manufacturer to manufacturer, it is best to refer to your owner’s manual to determine the location of your SIM slot.
SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module, and it refers to a “smart” card that contains the information about your cell phone service, phone number, account information, and address book. This card can be moved from one handset to another. Most cell phone services lock their SIMs so that users cannot easily switch services, but there are technologies and software available to help you unlock your phone if you do not wish to pay your cell phone service provider a fee to unlock the phone.
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