There plenty of sites which offer unlocking service for a gsm phone. Are there some services or methods that are superior to others? I have read that unlocking has occasionally resulted compromised phone features. Any suggestions or recommendations? It's a Motorola Razr.
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 6 answers

The AT&T Pay As You Go "go phone" has a Motorola C168i with a color screen, at Best Buy or Radio Shack they cost $15 cash and come with $10 worth of airtime. Even if they are Made In China, can the Motorola phone itself only cost $5 US to manufacture? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some unique uses of the mobile web by television networks/individual shows, magazines and newspapers? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me buy a new AT&T/Cingular cellphone that doesn't suck? I need reliability, general feature quality, and (ideally) calendar synchronization, don't need outrageous expense... [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Please help me find a cell phone plan. (Please make it not be with Verizon) [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Ok, Seriously. What is the best US cell phone plan/company/phone/method of doing business? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm looking to make the switch from a cell phone and PDA to a smartphone. You are not my personal IT department, but I'd love to hear your recommendations anyway. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 29 answers

What are the best disposable phone options? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the computing capabilities of a generic cell phone? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 15 answers

Where's my mobile phone brush? Cell phone, yo -- how 'come there don't seem to be any such apps, even on the so-called smartphones. I know the Palm One units have available apps and I would imagine so would the Windows Mobile ones, but what about java-based phones? Am I missing some huge repository of apps or something? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 6 answers

SouthAfricaFilter: Do you / have you lived in ZA? I've recently moved here and I have questions. Also, general questions on cell phone usage across the continent... [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 5 answers

Cell phone recommendation: All I'm looking for is the best sound quality and a clock that is easily readable without opening the phone. I'm on AT&T. [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 7 answers

Why does my cell phone number show up as "unknown caller" or "unavailable" to EVERYONE I call? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Are there any stores where I can buy used verizon cell phones in New York, preferably Manhattan or Brooklyn?
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 3 answers

Are there any cellphone MP3 players that let you set an mp3 as a ringtone? I'm thinking of replacing my cellphone and mp3 player, but I refuse to buy a combo device that won't let me set an mp3 as a ringtone, because that's insane. I also want to be able to buy an unlocked handset and use it with whatever provider I want, rather then being a slave. (Can you tell I really don't like the cellphone industry?) [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 26 answers

I've been loving YouMail for the past year, as a replacement for VerizonWireless' sucky voicemail, but I've only now started playing around with it's individualized greeting/"ditchmail" features. I'm looking to mess with my friends & co-workers minds using this feature. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 8 answers

CellphoneFilter: Can you recommend a good cellphone + camera that lets you upload the photos (usb, pref) without requiring cell service? Or is this the case with all of them? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a locked Motorola phone that I bought while on vacation 'cause I liked the phone and it was cheap. Now that I'm no longer in Mexico, I'd like to continue using the phone. I bought an unlock code based on the IMEI and was told to punch it in with a SIM from a company that the phone isn't locked to. However, whenever I put a SIM in from another company, the display reads "No Sim" and doesn't allow me to press any buttons. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2007 - 20 answers

I recently got the LG enV phone. Today I got a micro SD card and adapter for my computer. However, I can't figure out how to access the files on the card once the card is in the phone. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2007 - 6 answers

Finally getting a cell phone. The only "feature" I care about is reception. I don't need any doodads, email, mp3s, video etc. etc--the only exception is I need to store 75 numbers or more. Price doesn't matter. What phone should I get? I'm in Toronto (east end/beaches) but am willing to buy thru eBay or whatever if necessary. Should I go with Rogers? Fido? Telus? (Refuse to go with Bell so that one's out). Lastly, I'm okay with doodads and whatnot as long as they don't affect reception so if you've got opinions on those, please share. I'm on a Mac.
posted on Mar 27, 2007 - 17 answers

So the big telcos are blocking freeconferencecall.com (read more here). Nasty corporations, this is outrageous, etc etc. Anyone got a quick and easy workaround (other than skype)?
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Where can I get a good, used, Cingular-compatible phone online? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Which quad-band T-Mobile (U.S.) phone should I buy? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Is this plan better than the Treo? I have a Treo 700p, which I dig, don't get me wrong. I enjoy reading e-books, playing games, using online apps like Google Maps, Quickipedia, etc. But then I start to fondle my wife's ... phone. It's the uber-slick Katana. Normally, I'm the gadget-head in the house, but her phone is quite damn nice. Got me wondering... [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 4 answers

I have Verizon Wireless cell phone service. My phone is the LG9800 (aka "The V"). In order to send a text message to someone, I have to do the following: [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 9 answers

My girlfriend recently damaged her Cingular phone and she needs a replacement. She wants a cheap one, so she's considering buying a pay-as-you-go phone and swapping out SIM cards so she can use her old service. My question is, will this work? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 5 answers

My wife and I need a pair of Blackberry-type devices (which also function as cell phones) for lots of text-messaging between ourselves throughout the day. We were thinking we wanted Blackberries, but when we went to the Cingular store tonight (we're locked into a Cingular contract until February 2008) the clerk made it sound as though a Windows Mobile device would be better. Any advice? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2006 - 17 answers

How much, if at all, should I follow up on a series of abusive calls and a text message received on my cellphone in the middle of the night, but not intended for me or anyone I know? [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 19 answers

Is it possible to do this large group cell phone activity easily and affordably? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2006 - 8 answers

What are the best websites to view on a mobile phone? I have a Samsung A900 and it has a pretty large viewing area, what websites would be best that are specifically formatted for cell phones? I am interested in any website that you can think of but specifically good news sites. Also any website that is leading the pack in UI for cell phones would be great. Also if you know any sites that aren't formatted for cell phones but still function well i'm interested.
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 11 answers

And to think I grew up with a rotary phone and a typewriter… I'm moving in November, and I'm trying to figure out what my best options are for phone and internet service (I won't be getting cable unless it’s free or something). I'm asking these questions together because I understand bundling isn't just for the Amish anymore;-) [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2006 - 12 answers

TxtmsgFilter: Why can't my best friend receive my txt msgs? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2006 - 11 answers

I like to carry my cellphone in a cargo pants pocket, on the outside of my body away from vital organs. I believe this is good for my health because the odds of microwaving my kidneys and intestines and all that other good stuff are reduced. Am I being crazy?
posted on May 12, 2006 - 36 answers

I'm getting spam text messages to my phone. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 14 answers

I accidentally spilled some water on my girlfriend's cell phone (a Motorola Razr), and it stopped working. I'd like to get her a new one to replace it, but there's a wrinkle: [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 13 answers

Thinking of replacing my cellphone soon, but wondering if I should be waiting for the next big thing... [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2006 - 7 answers

Having read this prior question, I'd like to pose something similar in the hope that six months of iSync 2.1 experience will better inform the answer. I'm looking for a phone that painlessly syncs with iSync 2.1, preferably via Bluetooth. I'm not interested in email access, or a camera, or any sort of browsing. Bonus points for T-Mobile affiliation.
posted on Dec 30, 2005 - 9 answers

Can my cell phone be fixed? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2005 - 3 answers

Temporary use of European cell phone in the US – how? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2005 - 10 answers

Advice needed on resolving what I consider essentially an attempt at extortion by Vesta Corporation (processors for prepaid Cingular cellphones). [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2005 - 9 answers

I currently live in Iceland but I'm immigrating to the US this summer. I have a cell phone that I'm quite attached to (Nokia 2650) and would like to be able to use it in the US (I'm moving to NYC or Boston, if that matters any). Googling for info has told me that this is impossible. Is there something I can do or will have to resign myself to getting another handset when I've moved to the US?
posted on May 14, 2005 - 16 answers

Twofold question: 1) any way for me to get out of my two year contract with at&t? 2) sidekick II a good idea? more in the extended... [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2005 - 11 answers

Can I purchase either a used or new mobile phone from someone other than my provider and have it activated on my current account? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2005 - 8 answers

Do any cell phones do name & number Caller ID for numbers that aren't already in the phone's address book? Or are all cell phones number-only?
posted on Mar 4, 2005 - 14 answers

Is there any way to email a photo from a computer to a Verizon picture phone?
posted on Mar 1, 2005 - 2 answers

Me and my spouse are looking to get a shared cell phone plan. What plans and phones would you recommend. Any plans to stay away from? Guide me with your wisdom.
posted on Feb 10, 2005 - 20 answers

Cell phone(s): Can anyone tell me what "unlocked" means when referring to a cell phone? I see this on eBay quite a bit.
posted on Feb 2, 2005 - 8 answers

I am trying to find a cell phone suited to someone with osteo arthritis and reduced vision [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 5 answers

I have a cellphone contract with J-Phone in Tokyo that just renewed itself for another year. The problem with that is that I'm no longer in Tokyo. The English J-Phone website says I must report in person to cancel my contract. This is not a possibility. Is there another option I have for canceling this contract?
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 3 answers

Does anyone have a theory as to why my computer might make little rhythmic noises for a few moments when, (a) my cell phone is at a minimum 12" near it, and (b) my cell phone is receiving an incoming call? It also does it when I receive or send text messages...
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 20 answers