I would like to buy a nice new cell phone with a physical keyboard to replace a broken G1. Please help me with any knowledge about the Droid or the Cliq or any other suggestions you may have! [more inside]
posted by Greg Nog on Dec 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Hi, I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone. Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl on Nov 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I have about 30 surplus SIM cards, all for AT&T. They are new and unused SIM cards. Is there any life for new SIM cards with no account on them? [more inside]
posted by msbutah on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

what cell phone service provider will have the best coverage in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
posted by slograffiti on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for a cheap pay-as-you-go or pre-paid plan, to use until the end of December. I have a Motrola Razr (v3r, or something like it, as I recall), which I used to use with T-Mobile, although I'm not opposed to buying a cheap phone for the interim (although it'd have to very cheap). What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

So we now have 2 non-functioning Iphone 3Gs, both not working because of charging issues. What can we do with them? [more inside]
posted by dealing away on Sep 7, 2009 - 14 answers

What demon has possessed my girlfriend's Verizon ENV2 (AKA LG VX9011) and reduced it to a mostly deaf and mute state? How do we exorcise this malevolent presence? [more inside]
posted by de void on Aug 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm in Toronto, and I need to get a GSM phone unlocked. How much should I expect to pay, and do you know of any reputable place where I can get this done? (I'm fond of my cheap, but well made phone, and am wary of letting just anyone play inside it).
posted by jb on Jul 30, 2009 - 13 answers

How can I rid my office phone of an (incorrect) persistent "You Have VoiceMail" alert? [more inside]
posted by stepheno on Jul 22, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm writing a crime story and need to know the following detail about phone records: Let's say I live in Dallas, but while I'm visiting New York I call Joe using my mobile phone. Because there has been a crime committed, the police have subpoenaed Joe's phone records. MY QUESTION: When they see the record of the call, will the police know that the phone call originated from New York instead of Dallas?
posted by bagadonuts on Jul 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I have a USB VOIP phone in my possession that does not have any brand or identifying markings on it. Here is a picture of the phone. Can anyone help me identify it? [more inside]
posted by Bard09 on Jun 19, 2009 - 7 answers

What is life like without mobile phones? Is it practical? Will people hate me? [more inside]
posted by curious_yellow on Jun 19, 2009 - 43 answers

Keep my beloved Nokia E-51 or buy a replacement? Any experience with time and cost of Nokia repairs, or input on replacement model options? I'm in a quandary. [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Jun 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Is now is a good time to get locked into a 3 year contract or should I wait to see what the (apparently forthcoming) new competition brings. [more inside]
posted by backwards guitar on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How to thank a kind neighbor who went out of her way to return a lost phone? [more inside]
posted by HopperFan on May 31, 2009 - 10 answers

PrepaidCellFilter: Two questions about prepaid cell plans: 1. Can I use a phone I buy off eBay with one of these plans, or is it essential to use the phones provided by the carrier? 2. If I'm mostly interested in texting, which prepaid cell provider would be the best for me? [more inside]
posted by reenum on May 21, 2009 - 10 answers

It's time for a new cell phone and I'm looking at the Samsung Instinct or the Motorola Razor2 (v9m). I am looking for information on the sound quality of these phones. Will others be able to hear me and will I be able to hear them? Any other information about these phones would also be welcome. Thanks all!!!!
posted by Weaslegirl on Apr 29, 2009 - 5 answers

What is the best way to get unlimited net access in Croatia without per minute data charges? We're going to Croatia for a few weeks and will need reliable net access for VPNing back home. I'm fine with paying a bit extra for a temporary DSL/Cable install - we will be staying in a home so mobile access is not necessary. Something faster than 56k modem speed would be preferred.
posted by benzenedream on Apr 28, 2009 - 1 answer

Amazing girl I meet at a show gives me her phone number, but forgets to give me the area code. Main problem: I barely know anything about her - not even her name. How can I get in touch? [more inside]
posted by Risiko on Mar 5, 2009 - 32 answers

Can my phone's water-damaged screen be saved? [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Mar 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Canadian phone/cable/internetfilter: what combo of services are cheapest? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Mar 1, 2009 - 5 answers

What has been your experience with One Communications and other telecom companies? [more inside]
posted by fracturing on Feb 5, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm searching for an old blog post, where they wrote about email addresses that were really difficult to call out over the phone. For example one of them went something like this: kevTwentyThreeTheNumber23at@GeenotGmaildot.com [more inside]
posted by kev23f on Jan 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me make the Azerbaijanis understand "Wrong Number". [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Jan 14, 2009 - 22 answers

What is the best way to set up a hotline number which forwards calls to multiple personal cell phones? [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin on Dec 31, 2008 - 8 answers

My mom switched to land-line phone service through Comcast, but now she only has one working phone jack. How do we restore functionality to the remaining outlets in the house? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Dec 30, 2008 - 5 answers

An appeal to you all so I don't run up the wall/Or beat on my desk with my forehead./For when my DSL is good, the connection's very good -- But when I use the phone, it is horrid. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Dec 8, 2008 - 21 answers

Last night, a friend accidentally spilled a drink over my mobile phone. Now it sort of works. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by jhighmore on Dec 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I get the Motofone F3 or the Motorola V190 for my travels to Europe? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on Dec 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Currently, I'm on O2 Simplicity, which is a SIM only, 30 day pay monthly rolling contract. I'm looking to switch to Orange's Dolphin 30 (18 months pay monthly). How do I keep my number? [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Nov 9, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I convince AT&T to change my equipment upgrade date? [more inside]
posted by amandarose on Oct 22, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a WinMo 6 phone and a Vista computer. How can I send SMS from the computer? [more inside]
posted by katrielalex on Oct 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Am I going to be completely disappointed in this phone? [more inside]
posted by Kimothy on Oct 11, 2008 - 10 answers

Should I get the T-mobile G1 with Google Android? Is there some cooler second generation Android phone coming out in the next 3-4 months that I should be holding out for? [more inside]
posted by jrishel on Oct 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Will the BlackBerry 8330 work for me? How useful is wifi connectivity (which the 8330 doesn't have)? Is there a significant difference between this phone and the Motorola Q9c? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Oct 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Getting non-harassing but repeated misdirected phone calls on a cell: help! [more inside]
posted by saveyoursanity on Aug 19, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I cancel my contract with Verizon before my contract is up? [more inside]
posted by afx114 on Jul 9, 2008 - 15 answers

Looking for recommendations for a prepaid cellular service that has a cellphone that can play mp3s. [more inside]
posted by aerotive on Apr 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Seeking bluetooth headset advice: something that will work with two different phones, good durability & sound quality, w/out breaking the bank? I am overwhelmed by the options.... [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Apr 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Our wireless internet and our cordless phone(s) hate each other with the unbridled passion of a thousand suns. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Mar 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Please help me choose a new phone to replace my beloved dead P800. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on Mar 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Buying a new cell phone: I'm in the market for new cell phones and a shared plan, and I've noticed that most of the internet sellers are run by a company called Inphonic. Does anyone have experience ordering through an Inphonic-powered seller? Does anyone have alternative suggestions that worked well for them?
posted by monju_bosatsu on Aug 13, 2005 - 2 answers

I just upgraded to a Blackberry 7100t, and in my (crappy!) research totally missed the fact that the Bluetooth is crippled. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Mar 15, 2005 - 2 answers

I want to have my Panasonic ReplayTV ShowStopper (PV-HS2000) make its nightly outgoing calls to download the showtimes via my cell phone so that I can dump my landline. I have a Nokia 3650 and am using ATTWS/Cingular. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by pwb503 on Mar 5, 2005 - 2 answers