I will be going to Thailand for most of the month of January and I was wondering if anyone could recomend a cell phone provider for the month that I could use to call back home to the states. I would like to be able to talk for roughly 10-20 hours and spend less than $100 (including the phone) if possible.
posted by thebwit
on Oct 18, 2006 -
13 answers
Silly question, but what is the cell phone / PDA that Veronica Mars uses throughout the first two seasons?
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posted by GriffX
on Oct 15, 2006 -
4 answers
How can I inform cell phone companies of my willingness to rent to them space for a cell phone tower?
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posted by stst399
on Oct 3, 2006 -
8 answers
Where can I download ringtones that sound like actual "ring tones"? I don't want Black Eyed Peas or Justin Timberlake. A beeping or a ringing sound will do. I can't believe how difficult this has been to find.
Thanks.
posted by wfc123
on Sep 28, 2006 -
17 answers
I've assassinated two Blackberry 7105 devices, and it's obvious I can't get out of carrying one. But my boss graciously did not make me pay for them, and I'll actually feel bad if I break the new one. Can the MeFi digerati recommend a protective carrying case?
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posted by maniabug
on Aug 30, 2006 -
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I got a new job and it is quickly becoming apparent I need a PDA to get organized. At the same time, the last thing I want is something else to carry around as I need to keep a cell phone on me at work. Consequently, I went to the store to look at PDA/phone combinations. However, I didn't realize how many different types there are. So, instead of listening to somebody trying to sell me the newest version of x,y,z, I beseath thee for thy wisdom.
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posted by jmd82
on Aug 28, 2006 -
13 answers
Can an SMS be formatted/created in such a way that when it reaches the cell phone it looks like a fill-in form?
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posted by bokononito
on Aug 25, 2006 -
9 answers
I broke my brand new (Cingular) Razr and am going to have to buckle down and pay full retail to replace it. Everyone seems to complain about that phone (though I had no problems), so if I'm going to have to pay retail, I might as well get something better. Like what?
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posted by coolhappysteve
on Aug 16, 2006 -
17 answers
What is the cheapest cell phone options that will be used only for SMS?
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posted by cowmix
on Aug 15, 2006 -
9 answers
Cingular has announced it will now charge all customers not using a GSM phone $5/month, beginning in September. How can I tell if my (several years old) phone is GSM? I'd ask the nice people at the Cingular store but suspect they will be too busy plying me with new fancy phones to give me an honest answer.
posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 1, 2006 -
21 answers
Help me choose the best cell phone plan in Japan. I'm moving to Tokyo next week so this will be a normal contract, not a rental.
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posted by jgt246
on Jul 28, 2006 -
17 answers
The pro's and con's of killing my land line phone service in favor or going purely cell phone.....Go!
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posted by TwilightKid
on Jul 18, 2006 -
41 answers
How can I save money sending hundreds of SMS messages (and making occasional phonecalls) from my UK mobile phone to a USA cell?
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posted by Marquis
on Jul 16, 2006 -
9 answers
I'm looking to take over someone's Verizon Family Plan cell contract (preferably one that has less than 6 months to go). Is there a popular/effective website where folks who want to get out of their cell contracts can meet folks who are interested in taking them over? This seems like a nobrainer to those who don't want to pay a cancellation fee due to circumstances in their life. And if anyone knows anyone who is trying to get out of a verizon family plan, send them my way! Thanks!
posted by america4
on Jul 15, 2006 -
6 answers
Prepaid Mobile Phone roaming through the UK, France and Belgium recommendations...
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posted by snarkle
on Jul 5, 2006 -
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MacGyver Cell Phone Charger Hack: I'm on vacation and stuck in the middle of suburbia in SoCal with: no car or any store nearby, a working Nokia charger that's useless to me, a Motorola cell phone (
t720 pic) that is about to go dead, and sadly, no Motorola charger. Badly in need of charging this guy.
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posted by parma
on Jul 2, 2006 -
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Looking for info on renting a cell phone. I want to be able to call home (U.S.) while hiking in Japan (Fuji, Japan Alps, Hokkaido). Any experience with with this? Advice? Thanks!
posted by cyrreb
on Jun 26, 2006 -
9 answers
My cell phone is being bugged, I have changed my number several times. My corded landline phone is also bugged. My apartment has been bugged , don't know if it still is since I have moved. Don't know how they were able to bug my last apartment but it was. Can anyone help me
posted by 10jubilee
on May 28, 2006 -
55 answers
Cell phones for elementary school kids? My kid wants one, I don't see the need. Am I missing something here?
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posted by Flakypastry
on May 21, 2006 -
35 answers
So I got a new Motorola SLVR L7, what are some cool things I can do with it? Bonus points for OSX-Friendly apps/solutions.
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posted by neilkod
on May 17, 2006 -
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Help! I love my Sidekick2, but it's broken. They don't sell them anymore, but the Sidekick3 won't be available for months, and I need a phone with similar features NOW. Should I abandon the Sidekick and get a new T-Mobile MDA? Anyone have one, and if so, do you like it?
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posted by ab3
on Apr 14, 2006 -
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My Sony w600i jumped 2 feet off an aquarium and cracked it's screen and has bled through. The display is totally useless and now the phone is acting up (dropping calls, static, etc.) I finally found this phone after major trouble with Blackberry and Motorolas. It was definately my favorite phone in my cell phone tenure. I now need a phone and don't want to pay 200-300 dollars (again) for a phone. I'm locked in a contact to the upgrade with a rebate is out of the question. Are there any stores online that I can find good deals on cell phones? What durable, simple frills phone would you recommend? I'm tired of spending good money and then either ruining it myself or having the phone go schizo on its own.
posted by ieatwords
on Apr 12, 2006 -
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I've never had a landline -- just a mobile for the past decade. I got married last year, and the little lady has a landline. We need one where we live, since there's no mobile service. So I forward my calls to the home line when I'm home. The problem is that if I don't answer the phone, the voice mail service doesn't work. How can I make these two work together?
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posted by waldo
on Apr 12, 2006 -
9 answers
CellPhoneFilter: I want to purchase a new PIM-capable phone to take on my trip around the world.
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posted by Gaz Errant
on Mar 8, 2006 -
9 answers
Cell phone charging stand with extra loud ringer - does it exist?
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posted by teg
on Feb 27, 2006 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a web-based to-do application with a few very specific features, but, essentially, one that's almost a del.icio.us clone and is very much centralized not on categories, but on tags.
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posted by WCityMike
on Feb 7, 2006 -
6 answers
I have been tethered to my SonyEricsson phones ever since I found the automatic profile switching in the Calendar preferences. Now, I sync my phone with my Powerbook, and my phone is always on silent when it needs to be. BUT...
I'm interested in possibly moving to a new phone brand, something with a very thin model. I like the Motorola iTunes phone that just came out, but as far as I know, Moto doesn't have anything like the feature I'm talking about. This isn't a feature that's widely touted for SonyEricsson phones, so I suspect there might be a couple other manufacturers out there that have this feature but it's not well-known.
I may just have to wait for Apple to come out with a phone. I'm sure it will happen, especially if they enter the MVNO arena.
posted by jxpx777
on Feb 1, 2006 -
7 answers
I need to buy a new cell phone. It should have a text keyboard, work with a higher-speed EDGE/GSM network and most of all sync (address & calendar) +
act as a bluetooth modem for my Powerbook. That last bit is a problem apparently: I am having trouble finding good actual info on which phones can do this.
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posted by neustile
on Jan 26, 2006 -
19 answers
I'm looking for a way to upload information (photos, ringtones, wallpapers) to my phone from my computer.
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posted by Mrs. Smith
on Jan 3, 2006 -
7 answers
Can I do a modem data connection over voice-only CDMA digital cell phone? How about other data/SMS/email hacks?
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posted by loquacious
on Dec 29, 2005 -
9 answers
I need help syncing my cell phone with my computer, or suggestions for a website that can help me.
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posted by MadamM
on Dec 27, 2005 -
5 answers
Is it worth it to get a cell phone signal repeater in my house? How much should I expect to spend?
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posted by thewiseacre
on Dec 7, 2005 -
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Is there a way to find cheap cell phones online without a contract? I've heard of online "outlet stores" from a few random people here and there, but haven't yet been able to actually stumble upon one.
posted by Ekim Neems
on Nov 11, 2005 -
9 answers
Cell Phone Porting, Family Plans - help me port over three numbers...
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posted by huy_le
on Nov 7, 2005 -
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I have a Nokia cell phone with Cingular service. My two-year contract is up, thank goodness, and I'd like to switch from Cingular's cheapest monthly plan (which has more minutes than I can use) to a pay-as-you-go card. What I want to know is, can I do that while keeping my old cell phone and number? And if so, how?
posted by miriam
on Nov 2, 2005 -
9 answers
I'm fed up with my Treo 650 crashing all the damn time. Please recommend for me a new RELIABLE phone/device I can sync with Mac OS X that will hold my contacts, email and let me take notes; and also work on Cingular, so I don't have to break my 2-year contract. Bluetooth is a major plus. Web browsing is nice, but not necessary. Please show your work.
posted by mboszko
on Oct 28, 2005 -
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