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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jul 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Is there any (genuine) way to improve my cell/mobile phone signal? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jun 13, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find slick, light skin/protectors for my T-Mobile G1 (google android phone)? The only stuff I've seen so far has been those bulky ugly hard plastic sheaths. I need something like what this place has to offer (for the iphone) http://www.more-thing.com/apple.html. Thanks! : )
posted by albatross5000 on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 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

Every year my DH hits the back roads on his bike, most of the time alone. I've been bugging him to get a phone to take with him since he dumped the bike a couple of years ago while riding alone. He hit a road that was covered in sand and couldn't pull up before he hit the ditch. The bike was not too bad, but he separated his shoulder and had to wait for someone to help him get it out of the ditch as he couldn't call roadside assistance. Of course, he wants me to find the phone and I haven't a clue. So what's the best for him? [more inside]
posted by x46 on May 29, 2009 - 17 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

Calling from a landline in the US to a Mexican cell phone number (Veracruz state): Possible without selling your immortal soul? [more inside]
posted by subajestad on May 14, 2009 - 5 answers

How beneficial would getting a PDA/smartphone be to a first-year law student? [more inside]
posted by ishotjr on Apr 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Is a cell phone gateway what we need, and have you used one you would recommend? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Apr 18, 2009 - 3 answers

What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 31, 2009 - 2 answers

I have an LG Renoir that I want to use in the gym as an MP3 player. How do i make it differentiate music from ringtones? [more inside]
posted by anonaccount on Mar 25, 2009 - 1 answer

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

Can I get the G1 or G2 (when it comes out) and use it on ATT&T without signing a contract with T-Mobile? More Inside [more inside]
posted by blackout on Feb 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Have you used wirefly.com to get a cell phone? How can I get just as good deal elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by roaring beast on Jan 8, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find a moderately cheap phone for use on AT&T. I'm taking my iPhone back. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jan 6, 2009 - 16 answers

So I bought an iPhone for AT&T and it is aggravating. I need something else. What do you suggest? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 19, 2008 - 19 answers

How do I get the Red Cross to stop calling me? Also: I am not actually a dick, really! [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 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

My international cell phone provider (Airtel in India) insists that I can get uncharged toll-free calls while roaming in the US and Canada. It sounds too good to be true. Can you shed some light on this for me? [more inside]
posted by smersh on Nov 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Narrowed my phone choices down to: iPhone, Blackberry Bold, and Samsung Omnia. Which one should I get? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Nov 29, 2008 - 38 answers

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

Help me buy a new mobile phone please [more inside]
posted by minifigs on Sep 24, 2008 - 1 answer

If I buy a cheap, pay-as-you-go cell phone in Guatemala to use while I'm traveling there, can I then use it in other countries I visit later - and which ones? Is it as simple as replacing a SIM card every time? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Sep 23, 2008 - 4 answers

What cell phone plan should I take in BC, Canada? [more inside]
posted by ouchitburns on Aug 13, 2008 - 11 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

I recently have gotten a bunch of cell phone calls from non-phone numbers. WTF is going on? [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Jul 2, 2008 - 13 answers

It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jun 23, 2008 - 29 answers

I am looking for a headset for my phone. I cannot find what I'm looking for anywhere. Are you a bad enough dude (or dudess/ette) to help me? [more inside]
posted by Eideteker on Jun 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Phone from China, SIM card in the US: what do I need to know to make sure I have a working cell phone when I return to the US for a month or two this summer? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Jun 4, 2008 - 6 answers

All day since 2:00 AM this morning, I've been getting phone calls on my cell phone who didn't dial my number. Please help. [more inside]
posted by Trinkers on Apr 24, 2008 - 8 answers

What's a good way to get a good deal from AT&T retention folks if I'm off-contract but planning to get an iPhone? [more inside]
posted by gramcracker on Apr 22, 2008 - 11 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

How can I prevent a certain cellular phone service provider from continuing to steal money from my son's college fund, nay, food from his very mouth? [more inside]
posted by donmateo on Mar 30, 2008 - 15 answers

ARGH! My phone is driving me nuts. Please help me find a Bluetooth cell phone headset that won't ass-dial people! [more inside]
posted by vorfeed on Mar 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find the perfect (for me) Verizon Wireless phone. I'm not sure, but I think I might want to cross into smartphone land.... [more inside]
posted by JMOZ on Mar 6, 2008 - 17 answers

Can I have my phone automatically forward incoming text messages to my email?
posted by Maia on Mar 5, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best wireless phone service for the NYC area? I'm as fed up with Verizon as the next guy, but my limited experience with an iPhone in Manhattan left me with dropped/missed calls and very intermittent access to maps, etc. (unless already cached). Putting aside fun features that usually work, and imagining your life depended on receiving or making a phone call, which network would you choose?* *Please speak from experience with a carrier and nevermind the silly games they play (e.g., crippling bluetooth, etc.); I simply need a service that doesn't miss or drop calls.
posted by whoiam on Mar 3, 2008 - 16 answers

Mathfilter: How many text messages (SMS) will fit on a floppy disk, or a CD-ROM? Once that number is derived, how much will it cost to send or receive that many messages if a consumer pays per message (American carriers or Intl carriers would be great)? [more inside]
posted by kenneth on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers