Cell phone for 3 months in Italy? Cheap is good. [more inside]
posted by cccorlew on Nov 29, 2009 - 6 answers

What do you use your cell phone for? [more inside]
posted by Decimask on Nov 27, 2009 - 42 answers

Could I have messed up my cellphone's reception when I replaced its casing? I recently replaced the casing on my phone: taking my phone apart, unscrewing lots of things, then putting the phone into a new case. I just followed online instructions; I don't have a lot of experience with these sorts of things. I can't remember when it started, but my phone seems to say "Emergency Calls Only" or "No Carrier" quite regularly now, and I never noticed it doing this in the past. Is there something I can do to fix it? [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Nov 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Is Virgin Mobile worthwhile for their non-pay-as-you-go phone plans? They've got very competitive prices but I've heard they're terrible for their pay-as-you-go plans. Does anyone have any experience with their term plans? Are they just as bad? The main thing I've heard is their customer service being the worst and that the coverage isn't great. Any thoughts?
posted by Joseppi on Nov 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Hey there, I hate dealing with credit cards, signing contracts. Need a good simple and reliable Prepaid cell phone. [more inside]
posted by Sentus on Nov 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I need a prepaid cellphone service in NYC that is NOT Virgin Mobile. Looking to pay about $10 a month. Don't need lots of fancy telecom doo-dads. Just need decent reception and reliable service and voicemail. What are my options? How about Verizon? Are they any good? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I just moved in Tokyo, where I'll stay for a year. I need a cellphone and I'm leaning towards getting an iPhone. What do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by remi on Nov 1, 2009 - 16 answers

cell plan change suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mwhybark on Oct 22, 2009 - 25 answers

How can I send and receive SMSs in a mobile phone blackspot? [more inside]
posted by fightorflight on Oct 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Hoping the hive mind can help me with a cellphone solution. I know nothing about cellphones and in years past have relied on the internet and a landline for my phone needs. I've used a combination of Google Voice (GrandCentral formerly), Vonage, and a cheap pay-as-you-go cellphone. I am now in a nomadic situation (US) where I do not have a reliable landline nor internet for the foreseeable future. It's time to get a real cellphone. [more inside]
posted by cardamom on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it possible to use my Japanese Toshiba 810T in the States? [more inside]
posted by greasepig on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Thinking of dropping my landline, but I'm stuck in the dark ages. I have a cell phone which is great for local calls, but terrible for long distance. Skype, VOIP, calling cards, etc...I am clueless about these things. I live in Canada. Also: I have a central alarm system in my home. [more inside]
posted by yawper on Oct 15, 2009 - 16 answers

What GSM slider phone should I get (that's not a Motorola), given that I generally liked my Motorola RIZR Z3 except for the minor fact that it stopped working? [more inside]
posted by kindall on Oct 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Are there any verizon non-smart phones out there that could syc via bluetooth (or some other non-internet way) with a google calendar? [more inside]
posted by dan g. on Oct 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I make Verizon Wireless treat me better? They changed my plan without my consent. [more inside]
posted by digividal on Oct 12, 2009 - 11 answers

I just bought a charger for my cellphone at Target. It's not the special manufacturer's brand, but an after market one that costs half of what the Sprint store chargers cost. When I plugged it into the wall, it started making a high pitched noise. I haven't plugged the other end of the charger into my phone for fear of ruining it. Is this normal? Is my charger bad? Thanks.
posted by bluefly on Oct 8, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me choose a legit new cellphone that's on the market now that can meet all of my 21st century needs and demands. [more inside]
posted by shoebox on Oct 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to Vancouver next month. My Sprint phone won't be of any use to me there. When I went to Toronto last year, I was able to make exorbitantly expensive phone calls and I wasn't able to access the internet or use google maps. I'd like to do all of those things economically. I still have my old Treo 75?wx. Perhaps that could be of some use? Thank you.
posted by stuart_s on Oct 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me understand my sweetie when we speak on the (cell) phone. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Oct 6, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I remember to always put my mobile phone on silent before meetings or seminars? And to turn the sound back on when the meeting is over? Any useful tricks? I don't seem to have a problem remembering this in artistic environments, only in work environments.
posted by grouse on Oct 1, 2009 - 18 answers

New Cell Phone and Plan Shopping, help me figure out the current options. [more inside]
posted by franklen on Sep 30, 2009 - 3 answers

1) Android phone. 2) Querty keyboard. 3) Before end of year. Does such phone exist? (Other than G1) [more inside]
posted by jstarlee on Sep 27, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me pick out a basic Verizon smartphone for my boss. [more inside]
posted by Aizkolari on Sep 23, 2009 - 14 answers

Best bluetooth for the car? [more inside]
posted by IAmBroom on Sep 19, 2009 - 0 answers

How should I combine my personal AT&T wireless account with someone who works for me (both with iPhones)? [more inside]
posted by entropic on Sep 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I have T-Mobile. I want an Lg EnV3. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 on Sep 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there any way to access the non-SD card memory in a G1 that won't boot up? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Sep 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Attention all seasoned Blackberry users: I just purchased a Blackberry 8220 (The Pearl Flip), and I have a few questions about UMA access [more inside]
posted by Mons Veneris on Sep 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a good, simple AT&T Cell Phone that syncs with a Mac for my mother? [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Sep 3, 2009 - 8 answers

A response to a previous AskMefi question regarding early cancellation fees for cell phone service implies that nonpayment of these fees does not get reported to credit agencies? Is that true and if so, why?
posted by sarelicar on Aug 31, 2009 - 8 answers

How should I go about unlocking a Canadian phone for use in Iceland? I have a compatible GSM phone but I have no idea how to go about unlocking it. [more inside]
posted by csjc on Aug 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Please recommend a cell phone that has very good audio quality and fits nicely against the ear. No bells or whistles-- just a plain old talking apparatus. [more inside]
posted by ms.codex on Aug 27, 2009 - 8 answers

New London NH filter: Question about cell phone coverage and veterinary services in New London NH specifically. [more inside]
posted by mmw on Aug 26, 2009 - 5 answers

retrofitting 3G networks back down to landlines: My cellphone has a 1.75mm jack for plugging in earbud/wires. Is there RADIO SHACK technology that can let me somehow plug a "landline" into a cellphone? Is there a secret cellphone code that can generate a "dial tone"?
posted by shipbreaker on Aug 25, 2009 - 24 answers

Whats the best unlocked android phone available? [more inside]
posted by DJWeezy on Aug 25, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I delete old data on a MotoRazr Maxx cell phone which was formerly on Verizon, and set it up as an extra for someone who uses Alltel? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Aug 21, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I make sure my iPhone 3G doesn't transfer *any* internet data while retaining phone, texting and Wi-Fi capability? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Aug 19, 2009 - 12 answers

How many smart phones are there in Iowa? Seems a simple question, but I haven't found a source that even offers a good guess. My google-fu fails me. Help Me, Hivemind!
posted by davereed on Aug 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Wireless provider says my phone has water damage--it never touched water/liquid. What to do next? [more inside]
posted by moojoose on Aug 13, 2009 - 9 answers

Have you ever downgraded from a smartphone to a regular cellphone (even temporarily)? What did you miss? [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Aug 11, 2009 - 16 answers

What's a good quad-band, GSM, UMTS-compatible, QWERTY-keyboard phone to take to Europe? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka on Aug 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can one get a used/cheap cell phone? [more inside]
posted by ShadePlant on Aug 6, 2009 - 12 answers

1. Why won't my sms's go through 2. Any way to permanently change all my numbers to have a +1 in the front? 3. Help with roaming charges [more inside]
posted by hipersons on Aug 5, 2009 - 4 answers

If I use Google Voice for a central phone number, and someone from Sprint calls me and I pickup on my Sprint cellphone (even though it rang on my Sprint phone, my home phone, and my work AT&T cell), will it be charged as Mobile to Mobile time on my Sprint bill and my wife's Sprint bill? [more inside]
posted by cmm on Aug 1, 2009 - 5 answers

How worried do I need to be about bringing my cellphone to the DEFCON hackers security convention? [more inside]
posted by y6y6y6 on Jul 28, 2009 - 31 answers

Recommendations for a cheap cell plan? [more inside]
posted by thisperon on Jul 28, 2009 - 26 answers

Cellular reception is horrible in my area. I get at least 2 dropped calls during my commute to work, and every cellphone I've used is generally worthless indoors. What's the best way to pester my service provider into fixing this? [more inside]
posted by Zeker on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to text message from my PC and I'm not interested in international texting. Is there reliable freeware that doesn't need the carrier of the number I'm texting to, and doesn't load me or the recipient up with spam? I'll even pay for it, but I'm tired of going through my cellphone. Another question is, would the recipient and me get a text charge?
posted by CollectiveMind on Jul 18, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for a mobile browser (or similar solutions). But there's a catch. I want it for a laptop, not a phone. [more inside]
posted by Petrot on Jul 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Help with some logistics questions for Skype as a home use landline/cell replacement. [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on Jul 11, 2009 - 4 answers