The Future Of Cell Phones

Cell phones probably will not look any different in the future, but what they will be capable of doing will significantly change. By the year 2010, 85% of U.S. households will own mobile phones. Here are some examples of what future cell phones will do:

High Speed Data Acess. Imagine your Cell phone browsing the internet at DSL speed. Browsing the internet on your cell phone is nothing new, but DSL speed would be.

Video Cameras - This technology is actually already here. While currently a cell phone camera may have limited capabilities, it's only a matter of time for it to exceed and surpass the performance of astand alobe video camera, although there is some concern over somebody being videotaped without their consent.

Watching TV or movies - Provides live streaming television content for mobile phones. Everyone who has seen this demo nstrated in person is amazed at the quality as well as the experience. “The video quality is very, very watchable and quite enjoyable” says Marilyn Pearce of Chicago who has seen the MobiTV’s streaming video. . So expect entire 30 minute video clips to soon become reality.

Fuel Cell - Battery life often holds tech products back, and fuel cells could provide a boost. Fuel cells are like tiny engines that generate power through chemical reactions. If you need more power, you put in more "gas" — in most cases, a mixture of methanol, or wood alcohol, and other chemicals. The methanol will likely be housed in a replaceable cartridge, much as printer ink is.

Manufacturers and service providers watch these new advances closely so they are not caught short of what the consumer wants. A lot of this technology already exists but has not yet been widely accepted. But that is just a matter of time.

Cell phone carriers have truly embraced the multimedia revolution and decided to make our life cell phone centric. With technology like MP3, Video streaming and photography consolidated into these small devices, you can expect cell phones to become the only piece of electronic on us at all times. Play music, store all your images, carry all your medical records, GPS navigational information, if you dial 911 you can be tracked, check in at the airport., TV broadcasts, use it to entertain your children while you drive, web shopping... Is there anything a cell phone will not be able to do apart from making a warm plate of ‘angel hair marinara’ ?

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Cell Phone Travel Tips

If you are planning a vacation or business trip, whether a quick trip across to your neighboring state or even an extended stay in another country there are a few tips you can follow to not only ensure you have continuous cell phone coverage but to help you manage your roaming bills. Many carriers charge high premiums for calls made while you are out of your metro area, so it is important that you check rates and coverage range with your carrier.

Roaming

Instead of being surprised by high bills when you return from a trip be sure that you are aware, upfront, of the rates your carrier will charge when you "roam" out of your billing area.

International Travel

Your carrier will, most likely, offer an international roaming plan that will allow you to use your cell phone in any country you happen to travel to. Rates for international roaming, however, can run into extremely unreasonable numbers. When traveling internationally consider purchasing a prepaid, or pay as you go, phone or SIM card when you arrive at your final destination. Prepaid local plans will not only save you a lot of money using local rates, but you can also forward your regular "home" cell phone number to your temporary international number; allowing friends and family the ability to easily keep in touch with you.

Unlocked Cell Phones

It is possible to use your own mobile handset with a while traveling internationally; this will save you from needing to buy a phone with your prepaid plan. If your phone is one you purchased directly from your carrier then it is most likely "locked" to your network. It will not be possible, then, for you to use a SIM card from another carrier. A quick phone call to your provider, explaining to them that you are going to take an international trip, can help resolve this; many carriers will provide to you the "unlock" code so that you can then use your phone on any network. Check with your carrier, also, to make sure that your particular phone will be compatible on the international networks.

Chargers

If you are taking your cell phone with you on a trip, whether for business or pleasure, don't forget to take your charger with you. Packing your wall charger in a bag to take with you will not only help ensure you have continuous use of your phone, but save you from the extra expensive of having to buy a new one while traveling. If you will either be traveling by car or renting a car at your destination consider taking along your car charger. Traveling to Europe you will need to purchase either an adapter for your US wall charger or purchase a European charger for your phone when you arrive at your destination. Consider, also, taking along a spare battery for your cell phone; in case you find yourself in a location where you are unable to charge your phone for an extended period of time.

Local Time

Most carriers in North America will automatically update the time on your phone when you arrive at your destination. If you are traveling out of the country your phone will "piggy back" on a local network and most likely update its date and time. However, it is a good idea to check that the date and time on your phone are correct when you arrive.

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Where Did Those Cell Phones Come From?

In 1949 the first car phone service was introduced. It was called “Mobile Telephone Service” (MTS). But the beginning of wireless communication started many years earlier, in 1895, when an Italian physicist named Guglielmo Marconi successfully sent wireless signals a distance of one and one half miles.

In 1896 Marconi was granted the world’s first patent for a wireless telegraphy system. In 1897 he formed The Wireless Telegraph and Signal Company. During that same year he successfully sent wireless signals a distance of twelve miles.

In 1901 Marconi proved the curve of the earth did not affect the successful sending of wireless waves. He proved it by transmitting signals from Cornwall, England to St. John’s, Newfoundland, which was a distance of over two thousand miles.

Marconi, along with other scientists and researchers, continued to work and do research on wireless transmissions. In 1932 the world’s first microwave radiotelephone link was established between the Pope’s summer home in the small Italian town of Caster Gandolfo and Vatican City, a distance of approximately thirty miles.

The first ship-to-shore radio conversation took place in 1922 from the ship S.S. America, which was 400 miles at sea. Inter-continent telephone communications between the United States and England occurred in the mid 1930’s.

As technology improved, interest in a car phone service developed. The first car phone service that was introduced in 1949 was a mobile service, but the equipment was big and heavy. The phone required a large receiver (about the size of a large piece of luggage). It was placed in the trunk of the vehicle. To talk on the phone, a button had to be pushed. To listen to the other person, the button had to be released. It was similar to using a two-way radio. A person couldn’t talk and listen at the same time. That technology came later.

Phone calls from the first mobile phone service were not direct-dialed. Instead, an operator working for the mobile phone service company answered when the phone was picked up. The operator connected the caller to the phone company operator, who then placed the call. By the early 1960’s the technology had improved, but only slightly. One step in the connection process was eliminated. The phone was able to connect directly to the phone company, saving the caller the step of having to connect to the mobile phone service operator first. The improved service was called “Improved Mobile Telephone Service” or IMTS.

By the early part of the 1980’s the phones had full-duplex capability. This meant a person could listen and talk at the same time. The phones and receivers were still heavy though. And, because the IMTS phones were a type of scanner, it wasn’t unusual for a person to press a channel button on the phone and hear parts of someone else’s conversation.

Technology continued to improve and continues to improve today. Cell phones are very popular. Today they are a truly mobile device and are easy to transport. Some of the cell phones available today only weigh a few ounces. Some of the small cell phones can be tricky to use though because the buttons on them are very small.

Cellular technology continues to improve. In the United States, carriers have been moving from analog technology to digital technology. One big reason the move to digital technology has been made in recent years is because it allows networks to carry more callers at one time. Calls are also more secure on digital networks, but are still far from being totally secure.

Today, people experience fewer dropped calls, and with the expansion of networks, there are getting to be fewer areas where there is no reception at all. And although many younger people are choosing to have cell phone over a land line phone, there are still many people who are not yet willing to give up their land line phones.

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Backing Up Cell Phone Data

An unfortunate part of relying so much on technology is that when something goes wrong, and it often does, we can find ourselves hopelessly lost without copies of emails, phone numbers, addresses, and all of the other data we rely on our cell phones to keep safe for us.

Data can be lost in a variety of ways, keeping a back up of all of your important cell phone data can be vital not only to ensuring little to no interruption in your business but also can help save your sanity!

Dropped - a dropped phone can result in a cracked display that can make it impossible to read your screen to retrieve data.

Washed - it may sound silly, but several carriers have reported having phones returned to them for repair with evidence pointing to the phone having been submerged. The problem is one that is so prevalent that phone makers have now put on most of their handsets a small sticker that changes color when exposed to water. Check behind the battery of your cell phone, chances are that you'll see it!

Lost or stolen - Occasionally phones do get lost or stolen; when they go they take with them your valuable data!

Data Storage and Transfer Devices

There are several third party devices on the market that can help you back up your cell phone data as easily as one push of a button. Backup Pal is a device that plugs into the data port on your cell phone and, with the push of the one button on the device, transfers all of your data safely. Your data can then either be stored on the device or transferred to a new phone if you are upgrading to a new cell phone. Several other devices on the market are specifically just for backing up SIM card data. A great feature of all of these devices is that they can be used to transfer data between phones on different networks.

Software Packages

Many cell phones arrive with a data cable and device drivers that will allow you to connect your cell phone to your computer. Connecting your cell phone to your computer is not only the fastest way to sync your email and contact folders, but it is also a great way to ensure that any data stored on your phone is then backed up and stored on your computer. In addition to the software that may accompany your phone, there are several third party software packages that will allow you to successfully backup all of your data. Also incorporated with these software packages is the ability to manage and organize your data on your computer, and then sync back to ensure your cell phone has the most recent copy of your data.

Your Carrier

Several carriers give you the option of uploading your data to their website, allowing it to be safely stored at no extra cost to you.

If you are upgrading to a new cell phone, you may consider simply just saving your data to your SIM card before you move it out into your new phone. This is a fast and effective way to switch data between handsets.

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Museum Mobile Tours and Cell Phones

Visiting local museums has traditionally been a part of K-12 education. Museums have started to take advantage of the growing number of people with cell phones, by providing self-paced tours on cell phones. Museum patrons can dial a number and instantly get an audio tour (some even have image and video options for cell phones that can handle those types of media). A few resources online that provide this service (for a fee) include Museum411, Guide by Cell, and Spatial Adventures (free 30 day trial). Additionally, schools can access information or tours from a specific museum by going to MuseumPods to download free podcasts for cell phones and iPhones.

I have written in the past about MyArtSpace, where schools can post mobile images from their art museum field trips and develop lessons around their postings. As I was listening to some of these cell phone tours, I realized that creating a museum mobile tour would be another great museum project for students. Teachers could contact a local museum and ask if their students could research and then develop various cell phone audio tours. Or, teachers could have their students develop mobile walking tours of the city (historical, geographical, scientific tours). Student's in a foreign language class could offer to turn the audio English tours into bilingual tours. Instead of using one of the pay services mentioned above, students could use
YouMail or Podlinez to create the dial-in tour.

These tours could be enhanced by developing a tour that includes images and/or large text on the mobile phone. This could be done with PowerPoint on a MAC. I wrote a tutorial on how to develop enhanced PowerPoint podcasts for cell phones and how to upload them a while back. These are just a few suggestions on how students cell phones can become museum enhancing tools.

Old Cell Phones-Where Do They All Go?

You might not think cell phone waste is a big problem since the average cell phone today weighs less than 6 ounces. However, since more than one-half of all Americans now own cell phones, isn’t it time we take a look at what happens to our old cell phone when we upgrade, change or cancel our service. According to Inform Inc, a non-profit institute which keeps tabs on such numbers, there are more than 500 million old cell phones sitting unused in drawers, closets and desks around the country. All of these contain chemicals and substances which are harmful to the environment if improperly disposed of.

U.S. consumers replace between 100 million and 130 million cell phones each year. Unfortunately, the cell phone recycling industry processes less than 10 million of these. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if there are already 500 million old cell phones and we add between 90 million and 120 million to this number each year – pretty soon we have a big problem!

This brings us back to our initial question… Where do all the old cell phones go? As I mentioned a short time ago, within the wireless industry there is a segment which takes these old cell phones and does one of several things with them.

• Some are sold for use in other countries
• Some are donated to shelters for use in a variety of emergency (911) phone programs
• Some are repaired or refurbished and sold in the U.S. either as replacement or pre-paid phones
• Finally, others are broken down to the essential elements and recycled

The bottom line is that U.S. consumers replace their cell phones approximately every 18 months which allows them to take advantage of the newest technology and features. In most cases the cell phone being replaced still works fine and has a lot of useful life left in it. Just because we are through using it does not mean it has suddenly become junk.

We all need to be responsible stewards of our planet’s resources and make sure that when we get a new cell phone we find a home for our old cell phone. In most instances your carrier will offer you a recycling option, but if not… there are plenty of places on the internet to sell your phone, donate it to charity, or simply send it in at no cost for recycling.

James Mosieur is CEO of RMS Communications Group, Inc. RMS operates several cell phone recycling websites like http://www.CellForCash.com . He has been in the electronics recycling business since 1985. James writes and speaks on cell phone recycling and related subjects particularly as they relate to the individual consumer.

How To Unlock Any Cell Phone

It is to be taken that you must have already confirmed that your Cell Phone is locked.

If you are still in doubt or rather unsure if your Cell Phone is locked or not, here are a few DIY tips to help you ascertain that your Cell Phone is locked or not.

STEP 1: Insert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card correctly into its slot

STEP 2: Insert the battery and power/switch on the Cell Phone

STEP 3: Observe to see whether any error message is displayed on the Cell Phone screen

STEP 4: Enter the appropriate code/ restriction password or re-insert the correct SIM card

In the event you try out these four steps and you can not get the Cell Phone to display the home-screen- Know that it is locked.

At this point, the two choices left for you in getting your Cell Phone unlocked are to either contact the Network Carrier or Service Provider to which your Cell Phone is locked or you contract your Cell Phone out to a Gsm Service Centre to help unlock.

Either way, you will be required to pay some money to get the restriction code or barring password removed from your Cell Phone before it becomes opened/free to be used with any SIM card of choice from any preferred Network Carrier or Service Provider you subscribe to.

To achieve this, you will be required to handover your Cell Phone to the Gsm Service Centre for it to be unlocked or get the unlocking code forwarded or sent across to you by the Network Carrier or Service Provider to which your Cell Phone was locked.

To get the appropriate unlocking code forwarded/sent across to you, you will be requested to provide some data which simply are:

*The Cell Phone IMEI (International Manufacturers Equipment Identity) code- this you can simply get by pressing *#06# on your Cell Phone. This is a special registration code or identity similar to a vehicle registration number.

Every Cell Phone produced or manufactured all over the world has its own unique IMEI code. It is a 15 digit code/number.

*The Cell Phone make and model number say for instance Nokia 6630. Nokia is the Cell Phone make while 6630 is the model number.

*The unlocking fee or repairs/service charge to get your Cell Phone unlocked

Having supplied all the required information (as outlined above), you can hopefully wait to have the unlocking codes forwarded/sent across to you. Simply enter the codes and you are on your way to enjoying your Cell Phone with any SIM card you prefer.

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Inspiration: Mobile Photo Storytelling

Mobile post sent by elikeren using Utterz. Replies. mp3

I have been a bit obsessed with CNN's iReporters. While browsing the site, I noticed that they are creating photo "themes" and asking for story submissions. Here is an example called Flower Power, where they ask citizens to take a photo of a "flower" and tell a story from the photo. This caused me to think about students, mobiles, and storytelling. Students could use their photo enabled cell phones (hard to find a cell phone without the ability to capture photographs) in order to take an image, and text message (or narrate via audio) a story about their image. All the images could be collected into a particular site, such as a blog, so they can be displayed, comments could be added, or stories could be extended. For example, a math teacher studying geometry, could ask students to take images of geometric shapes they find in the real world and text message or audio message a short story about the shape, how they stumbled upon the shape, or any other relevant fact. I made an example above using Utterz to post from my cell phone. Although Flickr would also be a great option, since there are lots of slide shows that couple with a Flickr images.

What is your classroom "rules" list for integrating cell phones in the classroom?

I think for many teachers one of the biggest concerns about including cell phones in classroom learning activities is that they will be used inappropriately. Teachers do not want to be responsible for harmful mobile behavior. Yet, by ignoring cell phone etiquette, we are not doing the students any favors. We could teach appropriate cell phone etiquette, while showing students how to use cell phones as learning tools. I would like to brainstorm some "rules" for including cell phones inside of the school classroom.

Here are my top 5 (although I reserve the right to change them as I hear better ideas).
1) Cell phones need to be on vibrate
2) Cell phones need to be in the front of the room (drop bag) until it is time to use them
3) Cell phones can only be used in class for academic/learning purposes
4) Any activity conducted on cell phones in class cannot be published without permission of teacher and/or students who are involved in the text/image/video/audio file (e.g. no publishing a photo of a class project on MySpace page without permissions).
5) Students will use appropriate cell phone etiquette by respecting the privacy of other's phone numbers and using appropriate language with their mobile communication.

What are your top 5 rules? Or what would your top 5 rules be?

My Mobile iReporting and Research Experience!

I have posted a few times about citizen journalism or iReporting. Citizen Journalism is when everyday people report on current news or happenings. I decided to become a CNN iReporter earlier this week. On Wednesday, spur of the moment, I decided to drive 2 hours to Grand Rapids Michigan and attend the Barack Obama campaign rally. I'm glad I did since John Edwards showed up, and the atmosphere was electric. Almost like a rock concert. I had seen John McCain a few months before, but it was not the same feeling. Being a former social studies teacher, I enjoy seeing and hearing all of the candidates. While I was waiting in line with some other Ann Arborites at the rally, I remembered that I could use my mobile phone to report to CNN about news and events from the rally. So I took a quick picture of us standing in line. Inside the venue, I took a short video of the "wave" happening in the crowd before Obama arrived. I sent them both to ireport@cnn.com with a short message about the rally. I later found my reports on CNN's ireporter space with my message! Pretty neat! How many people can say they report for CNN!

About an hour before Obama was expected to arrive, a rumor began to sprinkle through the arena that "Edwards" might be coming. Using another favorite mobile reference resource, I called ChaCaha and asked "is John Edwards going to endorse Obama in Michigan tonight." Less than a minute later I received a text message from ChaCha with a link to the CNN mobile article about said "Edwards to Endorse Obama in Grand Rapids"! I sent my cell phone around the aisle---glad I got it back :-), and people began hooting with excitement as the phone with the ChaCha message flew through the row.

Cell Phones hold so much potential for citizen journalism and research/reference information.

Our Cell Phones, Ourselves

Thanks to Andy Mann for pointing me to this TED video called Our Cell Phones, Ourselves. The presenter Jan Chipchase (a Nokia researcher) really connects cell phones with global survival and mobile identity. 4 take away ideas from this presentation concerning the rise of cell phone culture in the world:
1) Immediacy of Ideas: Speed at which ideas go around the world, all ideas and people matter
2) Immediacy of Objects: Move quickly around world, adoption speed more rapid
3) Figure out ways to innovate: Innovate things in ways that we cannot anticipate. Inform and Infuse who and how we design.
4) The direction of the conversation: All people want to be part of the conversation. Embrace it. Learn to listen.

Connection to the K-12 Classroom:
I see this presentation as a reason for cell phone integration. There are many examples of cell phones being used globally for education, communication, collaboration, and even survival. Therefore if students want to be competitive in the 21st Century world, they need to learn how to use their cell phone as a global communication and professional tool.

Coming October 2008! Liz's Book

I officially have an October 2008 release date for my book Toys to Tools: Connecting Student's Cell Phones to Education. ISTE is the publisher, and I hope the book is a starting point for thoughtful discussions around cell phones and student learning. Additionally the book is packed with lots of ideas of how to use basic Cell Phones for learning activities in all content areas. Some of my favorite educators who have tried cell phones in learning are included in the book.

The reason why I decided to write the book.
About 3 years ago I began looking for books, research, and articles on how cell phones can become learning tools. What I discovered was that there were very few resources. I found one article by Marc Prensky that had a positive perspective, but most resources concentrated cell phones being distracting or even harmful to the learning environment. I found this disheartening, and frankly one-sided. The media seemed to really pick up on the negative and ignore potential positives from cell phones and student use, therefore I decided to write down my ideas and learning activities that I had developed around cell phones with secondary students. The book is meant to be informative, to give a different perspective on cell phones and student use as well as practical, a "how to" for using cell phones in learning.

I welcome any feedback, suggestions, or input after reading.

Dangers In Driving With Hands Free Cell Phones

The cell phone has become a communication tool that one cannot seem to do without these days. When you leave the house and you forgot to bring your hands free cell phone you get that feeling of inadequacy somehow, that can make you quite uncomfortable, and most likely make you decide to turn around and go back to get it.

The gadget comes in very handy when you have a need to call somebody from places where there are no other phones available, as in the middle of a highway. The invention of the hands free cell phone has made the making of a phone call very much easier while one is driving at the same time. For some people it has become a habit to turn to that cell phone and make calls when they forget about something in the office, even how trivial it is.

This new phone-calling habit somehow has led to possible dangers that can happen to phone users while speeding on the freeway, with the distraction a phone conversation can have on their driving. Sometimes an unnecessary, even a silly phone chat, can make one forget that one's foot is at the same time on the gas pedal and may absentmindedly cause the happening of accidents. Not all people have the dexterity and the ability to be attending to many things happening at the same time. People who are distracted by these unnecessary mobile phone calls can easily be involved in highway accidents.

While some states allow people in making phone calls from their hands free cell phones, these should at best be limited to urgent matters only like situations of an emergency. A caller should be responsible enough to determine what is urgent and what is not. One should take an effort to cooperate with the law by exercising prudence in making mobile calls. It is for your ultimate good too because you are promoting safer travel on the highways at the same time.

When one cannot help making or receiving phone calls while driving, the safer way to go about it is to pull up first to the side of the highway. You can then either make an outgoing call, or to answer the caller if you have an incoming call. You can avoid being distracted in your driving this way and you can afford to attend to these phone calls, including the lengthy ones, if you cannot help it. However, make an effort to advise the calling party to reset the call and continue your conversation a little later when you are no longer driving.

This procedure may delay you a little in your travel, but it is a necessary and sensible precaution, if only to do your part as a responsible citizen in promoting safer motoring in those freeways. This is also for your personal benefit, as it is a sure way of avoiding those freeway accidents that can cause you injury, or even worse, death.

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Finding Great Cell Phones for Senior Citizens

There is no doubt that mobile phones are a significant part of modern living. These devices have taken over landlines and have changed the way we communicate. A billion dollar industry has also grown with the popularity of cell phones and the services that power them. Carriers and manufacturers have created devices and programs that are fitted for all ages including senior citizens.

When the Jitterbug cell phone was released as a simple device designed for the elderly, the potential of senior citizens as a niche for mobile phone services became evident. In an effort to take control of the senior citizen market, mobile phone carriers launched programs and cell phones for seniors.

It turned out that programs and mobile phones for senior citizens are also beneficial to disabled persons. After all, both groups often suffer from similar ailments such as frail limbs and diminished senses. Let me offer some information on devices for seniors and disabled persons.

Let us begin with ideal mobile phones for seniors. The elderly usually require simple mobile phones because of their condition. They would normally prefer basic phones because these devices have no frills and are easy to use. A complicated handset will only cause problems for seniors and disabled persons because they require more instructions.

Handsets that have large keys are also ideal cellphones for seniors. Senior citizens usually have frail fingers or weak eyesight so a device that allows them, to dial by feel will be suitable for their condition. The keys must also be easy to press so that weak fingers do not have to exert a lot of force. The keys should be also spaced wide apart so that the elderly will be able to choose the correct key more easily.

A large screen is also an ideal feature of a cell phone for seniors. The elderly and disabled will be able to see any information on the device more easily if it has a large screen. Most fashionable or stylish phones have small keys so they may not be the best types of mobile phones for seniors. It would also help if the handset has large fonts that would help seniors see the numbers or letters in the screen.

The size is also a good factor in judging if a handset is suitable for your grandparents. A very small phone would not be ideal; because seniors will have difficulty holding them and they might be dropped too easily. A very large phone would not also be good because it would be too heavy for the weak hands of seniors and disabled persons. The device should have the right size and weight that would be suitable for persons who are 65 years old and older.

Durability is also a trait or attribute that a cellphone for seniors should possess. It should be able to withstand the shock of being dropped several times. Seniors and si9sabled persons are prone to dropping objects so a device that can still function after being dropped would be a good candidate for a senior phone.

Mobile phone service providers also offer services for senior citizens. For instance they offer plans that are designed explicitly for the needs of senior citizens. These mobile phone plans for seniors offer a special cheap price and enough monthly minutes to cover the needs of a senior. Long distance calls are free in these plans to allow seniors to contact friends and family all over the county.

Those are the some of the basic information on mobile devices for the elderly. I'm sure more devices and services will be launched to cater to seniors in the future. If you are looking for a device for a senior member of your family, then you may use these tips to help you find the right handset.

Joem Hughes writes articles about cell phones for seniors, wireless plans, wireless phone networks, and wireless contracts. He hopes that he can contribute useful information on various wireless phone topics through his articles. He also makes sports articles at Pinoy boxing.

Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In Schools?

Many parents are purchasing cell phones for their children so that the child can stay in touch with them when the family is not together. Some of these adults argue that their children need these devices at school in case of an emergency, such as a shooting or a terrorist attack. School authorities disagree and some schools have banned cell phone use on the grounds. These administrators have given several arguments supporting these bans.

School shootings are frightening situations which unfortunately are on the rise while terrorist attacks are not as common. Yet many parents feel that they want their child to be able to call someone for help if these situations occur. School authorities point out that during the Columbine shootings in April,1999 so many cell phone calls were made that whole cell phone systems were knocked out, not only making the children's' cell phones useless but some emergency personnel's as well. Educators believe that administrators and crisis teams can deal with these emergency situations more efficiently if the children are not trying to call their parents. They also point out that it may be easier to evacuate children if school authorities have their complete attention, rather than one child getting left behind because he is talking on the phone and not listening to instructions. Cell phone use can also lead to too many parents arriving at the crime scene while school officials are trying to evacuate the children to another area.

Many school districts in higher crime areas began banning cell phones long before the rest of the country due to the business of illegal drugs and other gang-related activities. Children were able to order these illegal substances during school hours and could have them delivered right to the school before the end of the day. This made it more convenient for the children because they were at school and away from the prying eyes of their parents. Many school officials use this example as a warning that cell phones give children too much freedom outside the control of their parents.

In the case of bomb threats at school, the threat itself was probably called into the school on a cell phone because these devices cannot be traced by law enforcement officials. While most of these threats turn out to be hoaxes, a real bomb could possibly be detonated by cell phone usage.

School administrators do not approve of every day cell phone use either. Their complaints range from cell phone calls disrupting the class to students using text messaging to cheat on exams. In some schools, administrators have confiscated cell phones from students who were taking inappropriate pictures in the locker room and putting them on the Internet.

As the argument between school officials and concerned parents goes on, some school administrators have made suggestions that will enable children to keep their cell phones in school. One idea is to have the children turn their cell phones off while in class. In the hallways, however, they would be able to check their voice mail and return any calls that they needed to. Another suggestion is that parents can program their child's cell phone to only dial 911 and block out any incoming calls.

As parents, the choice to have a child carry his cell phone to school may no longer be yours. If more parents agree to the ideas put forth by school officials that would enable their child to have their phone but to limit its use, perhaps a solution to the conflict could be found. After all, a limited cell phone is better than none at all.

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The Reasons Why "All Cell Phones Must Be Shut Off"

As Americans, we are becoming more and more dependent on our cell phones. Many of us never leave home without them. There are two places, however, that require that we shut them off-at a hospital and on an airplane. As annoying as this policy might be to some people, once they understand the reasons behind these bans it is actually a reasonable request.

Most people have experienced talking on a cordless phone and suddenly picking up a conversation from another phone or even a truck driver talking on his CB. Or you may be dialing number on your cell phone number only to hear it coming through your radio. These situations are caused by the fact that all transmitting equipment can transmit lower power signals on harmonic side bands at close range. Even if your cell phone is not in use, as long as it is turned on the phone will continuously send and receive signals to and from the cell tower to maintain the connection between the two. While this form of interference between transmitters in your home is annoying, the situation takes on a more serious role in hospitals and on airplanes.

In our society of modern technology, airplanes have become more advanced as the years have gone by. There are numerous radios in the cockpit that allow the pilot to talk to the air tower. He can also talk to the tower where the airplane is going to land. During the flight, these aviators are in constant contact with air traffic controllers, who map the flight paths for hundreds of planes that are in the sky at the same time. The pilots also use their own radar systems in case there are any obstacles that the controllers may have missed. Another feature of today's aircraft is computers that alert the cockpit to any malfunctions within the plane itself. With all this communication going on, just imagine how dangerous the situation could become if any interference garbled any one of these channels of communication. This is the reason that upon boarding an airplane, the airlines ask that you shut off your cell phone, obviously for good reason.

The problem with cell phone usage in a hospital setting is similar to that of an airplane. Many pieces of hospital equipment such as vital statistics monitors are wireless and send signals from the equipment in the patient's room to a monitor at the nurse's station. If a patient's blood pressure or heart rate rises or falls to dangerous levels, the nurses are alerted immediately and can take the appropriate measures. Any interference with these signals could lead to a patient's death without the nurses even being aware that anything was wrong. Interference from cell phones can also disrupt communication between hospitals and emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and rescue helicopters.

So the next time you start to get upset when you are asked to turn your cell phone off at a hospital or on an airplane, keep in mind the possible consequences if you do not. It is well worth a few missed phone calls.

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Are Cell Phones Bad For Your Health?

It's in the back of everyone's mind, but have you checked into the facts and reports? Studies have shown some types of cellular phones to be harmful and possibly cancer causing agents. Although there are governing bodies that are supposed to regulate and protect us, consumers, from harmful substances, we should still examine what is really at stake.

First of all, let's take a look at what it is in cellular phones that may be an apparent risk. Cellular phones operate like a radio on radio frequency (RF), and some emit harmful levels of RF, while most cell phones do not. The Federal Communications Commission regulates a maximum amount of RF that can be transmitted. It is important to note that cell phones do not emit ionizing radiation, the kind that damages DNA, which has the ability to cause cancer, so rest assure.

In the old days, we carried around transportable telephones, called "bag phones." These bag phones are known to emit too much RF that has raised question of safety. Fortunately, today these are extremely hard to find, in fact, I haven't seen one in about 10 years. Most of the handheld cell phones we use today have an antenna built inside the phone where it is shielded for our protection to minimize RF transmission to some level. Cell phones that are in use today have been altered to operate on a lower level of RF frequency than those of the earlier days, like bag phones. This lower level of RF frequency has been deemed safe.

In case you are still leery and not convinced that cell phones are safe, there are some precautions you can take by investing in some neat cell phone accessories. These cell phone accessories include; an external antenna that sits on the outside of your car, wired earpiece, or even Bluetooth technology earpiece. The external antenna that sits outside of your car is a good defense against exposure to RF emissions because the metal and windows between the car and window act like a barrier that shield the RF emissions. Next, the wired earpiece is a bit of a hassle, but with this the phone remains away from your head, and some feel that it eliminates risk of brain tumors, which is a belief that is hard pressed for a lack of facts based on studies and research aimed to discover whether or not cell phones are linked to cancer. The Bluetooth earpiece is an increasingly popular cell phone accessory, which serves the same purpose as the wired earpiece, but without the wire, in other words, it's a wireless earpiece. There is also a lack of facts that support that this wireless technology is a hazard, and many studies have been conducted to test the efficacy of its use. Personally, I feel that the Bluetooth allows better mobility.

To conclude, whether or not you believe there is some health hazards associated with cellular phones, there are protections enacted by the FCC, and big business has an ethical duty to provide us with products that are safe. If you feel that you must invest in some further precautions in order to limit your exposure to RF emissions, the cell phone accessories above are a great start.

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Student Research with ChaCha

Thanks to Charlie A. Roy for pointing me to ChaCha. Chacha is a free resource which allows anyone to do research via mobile phone. I am so excited about this resource because it allows students to connect learning to their everyday lives anytime, anywhere! All you have to do is call ChaCha (toll free number!) at 1-800-2242-242. Then ask a question. I asked "how old was George Washington when he died?" Hang up. In about 30 seconds to 2 minutes you will receive a text message answer. My answer came in 40 seconds, and it was "George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14th, 1799 at the age of 67." Wow! Fast and accurate. According to ChaCha, the answers are found by "guides" who have to "pass a test"---which does not mean that each answer is entirely accurate. Keeping this in mind, I still see this resource as an opportunity for learning, below are a few ideas.

Students could use ChaCha in a variety of ways...
1) Research checking
Often with Wikipedia, students are asked to check the accuracy of the information they find at the wiki site. This could also be done with ChaCha. Students could call in to ChaCha and ask a research question about something they are studying (such as a definition of a scientific phenomenon), get the ChaCha answer, then check reliable authoritative resources to see how accurate the definition was.

2) Field Trips
Students on field trips could call in to ChaCha to get more information about a topic they uncover on their field trip.

3) Homework help and Research Papers
Students could use ChaCha to help them find facts and information for their research. Since they receive text message answers they have a record of the research and reference list. Additionally students who do not have Internet access at home, could find this very useful for research (especially research that includes current events and timely information not often found in hardcover encyclopedias).

4) Students could create their own class ChaCha helpline.
Instead of using ChaCha, students could become ChaCha. A different student could be assigned each week/day/month to answer questions that other students call in to them (this could also be used with younger students who call in to the older students for help). When the assigned studnet uncovers the answer, they could text it back to the askee.

By giving students an avenue to get answers to questions in their everyday lives, it allows them to see their cell phone as more than just a social toy.

The History Of Cell Phones

The high tech, elaborate cell phones that many people use in the modern world are a far cry from the first mobile phones. Yet if it was not for these earlier versions of mobile communication devices, we would not have the option of cell phones and the many phone feature that we take for granted.

The development of talking on radio waves started with Reginald Fessenden, a Canadian inventor who began working with Thomas Edison in 1886. On December 23, 1900, Fessenden successively transmitted speech approximately 1.6 kilometers, the very first audio radio transmission. By December 21, 1906, the inventor successfully demonstrated his new alternator transmitter, showing its utility for point-to point wireless telephony. He also demonstrated his interconnection of his stations to the wire telephone network. Fessenden made the first two-way transatlantic radio transmission in this same year.

Soon after Fessenden's demonstrations, the first wireless phone was patented in 1908. The patent was given to Nathan B. Stubblefield of Murray, Kentucky who was an inventor as well as the founder of Teleph-on-delgreen Industrial School. He applied the patent to a "cave radio" telephone which was a more primitive design of wireless telephones.

During World War II, radio telephony grew in popularity as the choice of communication in the military. Towards the end of the war in 1945, the zero generation of mobile phones were introduced. These phones worked off a single, powerful base station and covered a wide area. They operated by monopolizing one channel in that particular area while the phones were in use. In 1947, Bell Lab engineers at AT&T invented the first cells for mobile phone base stations and continued to develop these cells well into the 1960s.

On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, who was a researcher and executive at Motorola made the first call on a handheld mobile phone. Sixteen years later, on May 1, 1979, a United States patent was given to Charles A. Gladden and Martin H. Parelman, both of Las Vegas, Nevada. If you carefully read the patent, these two inventors were beginning to combine all the elements that led to the next development in radio telephony, the Analog Cellular Telephone. In that same year, NTT of Japan launched the first commercial citywide cellular network.

In 1983, the Motorola DynaTAC was the first approved mobile phone by the FCC. In, 1984, basing their work on the 1979 patent of Gladden and Parelman, Bell Labs developed the modern cellular technology that involves the utility of cell sites, each providing service to an individual cell. At this same time, fully automated cellular networks were introduced.

In 1991, the first modern network technology was introduced by Radiolinja in Finland, leading to the Nordic Mobile Telephone system going online. This was the first instance of competition between cell phone providers as this company set itself up against Telecom Finland. This development also led to an increase in mobile phone usage in northern Europe.

As the years have passed, cell phone companies have become booming businesses as the demand for these devices continues to increase at an astronomical rate. If not for the efforts of the early inventors and engineers, this technology would have not been possible. We as a society on the whole owe these men and women our thanks.

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GPS Devices And Cell Phones

Since the terrifying events of September 11, 2001, there had been pressure on cell phone providers to integrate some kind of GPS tracking system so that a suspicious cell phone call could be traced to the location of the caller. At the end of 2005 all cell phone service providers were mandated to update their equipment so that they would have the capabilities to trace any cell phone calls within 100 meters of the location where the phone was being used. Instead of incurring the extra expense of restructuring their whole tower network, these companies decided to put the GPS technology in place in the cell phones themselves. These built-in tracking devices are not available for personal use, however. Most of these systems require assistance from a wireless network and are only put into use if a 911 call is made or if it is a law enforcement matter.

There are certain models of cell phones that have the GPS feature included on them. When deciding to purchase one of these phones you should keep in mind that it is illegal to track someone without his knowledge as this is an invasion of his privacy. You must have the cell phone subscriber's permission before you can enable a GPS device. In matters of the person's personal safety, however, a judge can waive the need for this permission, such as in the case of an elderly person who is known to "wander" off and become lost and disoriented. A GPS tracking system could be the difference between life and death and would probably be allowed in this situation. This law is also not in effect when you are tracking your children, as long as the cell phone is in your name. For children over eighteen years of age, however, it is probably is not a good idea.

As well as tracking seniors and children, there may be times when you need to be tracked yourself. If you are an avid outdoorsman who enjoys going off into the wilderness alone, it is a good idea to give your spouse or a close friend permission to track your cell phone in case of an emergency situation where you may be alone and miles away from any help. This is also a good idea if you are traveling in bad weather, especially if your vehicle does not have a GPS system of its own. In these cases, it is better to take the extra precautions than to suffer for it later.

Some of the companies that offer GPS tracking are T-Mobil and Sprint. Some of the cell phones available with this feature that are on the market include Motorolla, iDEN, and Blackberry. Disney Mobile and Wherify Wireless both offer their own versions of GPS cell phones. Most of these companies have a call center and a Web site that enables you to pinpoint a person's location easily.

Again, GPS tracking devices and cell phones are wonderful tools to use to track someone when it involves a safety issue. Using it for the wrong reasons, however, is illegal as well as unconstitutional. You should use your best judgment when deciding to make use of a GPS system.

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Nextel Cell Phones

Many cellular phone service providers offer a large variety of cellular phones to their customers with each model having different features in an effort to please all of their customers. If you are interested in dealing with Nextel as your service provider, here is a list of a few of the cell phones that this company offers to help you decide the one that you may want to choose.

One model that is offered by Nextel is the Motorola I850. This model has Nextel's Direct Connect Walkie-Talkie Service as well as its Group Connect. It also has a push-to-send feature that can send "Contacts" or "My Info" to co-workers or friends. It has a 2.2 screen that displays over 65,000 colors as well as a VGA-quality camera that enables you to take clearer pictures than you can with some other models. It has a high quality built-in speakerphone and the ability to record voice-memo reminders. This model also allows you to send text messages as well as pictures to friends and family. This phone would be ideal for the person who needs a little organization.

The Motorola Buzz IC602 cellular phone is also available from Nextel. This model is compatible only with Nextel Power Source Plans and has Nextel Direct Connect, Group Connect, Direct Talk, and Push-to-send Walkie-talkie Services. This phone also has a VGA-quality camera and a display that shows over 65,000 colors. An additional feature that it has is GPS Location Services that include Telenav Audible Driving Directions. This phone would be a good choice for businessmen who do a lot of traveling.

Another cellular phone that is offered by Nextel is the Motorola I335 phone. This variety also has the Nextel Direct Connect Walkie-talkie Services and a vivid color display. It can send and receive text messages as well as download games that you can play. This phone has a voice-activated dialing system and a built-in speakerphone. It has the capabilities to customize Real Music Ringtones and has access to various wallpaper designs. You can also record up to twenty voice reminders which is a useful feature if you are a businessman or college student.

The Motorola IC902 is another model of cellular phone that is offered by Nextel. This model is also only compatible with Nextel PowerSource Plans and includes Nextel Direct Connect, Group Connect, Direct Talk, and Push-to-send Walkie-talkie Services. In addition, this phone also offers Streaming Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology with a built-in MP3 player that can stream music as well as play downloaded songs. It comes with a 2.0 megapixel digital camera and camcorder to take pictures and videos that are clearer than other cell phones with the 1.3 version. This cellular phone also has GPS Location Services including Telenav Driving Directions. This is also the first PowerSource phone to support high-speed data downloads. This model has many of the same capabilities as your PC.

These are just a few of the many different models of cellular phones that Nextel has to offer. The Nextel office may be the place that you want to go to pick up your new cellular phone.

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Sprint Cell Phones

Many cell phone service providers offer various cell phones with different features to enable you to better choose the cell phone that best fits your needs. Sprint offers several types of these devices each with extras that you may be interested in.

The Motorola RAZR V3m Stone is less than a ½ inch thick design that allows it to fit easily into your pocket or purse. This phone comes with Bluetooth Wireless Technology as well as a built-in music player which allows you to listen to Streaming music with Sprint Music Store. You can also watch ON-demand Sprint TV. This model comes with a feather-touch precision crafted keyboard which will allow you to type messages with a small amount of effort.

The Motorola RAZR V3m Red is the same size as the Stone version and has many of the same features. This model has a built-in music player that comes with a removable, expandable memory card slot. Starting in March, 2008, Sprint will contribute a portion of the proceeds that the company takes in on the Motorola RAZR V3 Red cell phone to help in the fight against AIDS in Africa. By purchasing this phone, you can also help a worthy cause.

The Palm Centro Onyx Black is another model of cellular phone that is offered by Sprint. It is one of the slimmest and lightest palm devices available on today's market to make it easier to carry. This model enables you to tether it to your computer or use over-the-air synchronization to use your e-mail, calendar, and contacts. It is also equipped with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. You can also use your phone to view and edit your Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as viewing PDF files. So you have full computer capabilities in the palm of your hand.

Another model that is offered by Sprint is the Samsung Upstage M620 Red which is a small messaging phone that allows you to put out text messages, pictures, videos, and instant messages. This phone comes with Bluetooth Wireless Technology and a hidden QWERTY keyboard for easy and accurate messaging. It also has a built-in music player that allows you to download music over-the-air or synchronize with a PC, although this last option requires the use of a USB cable. Another feature that this phone has is a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder that takes top quality pictures and video recordings. It has a large display that enables to view your pictures clearly.

The LG Rumor Black is one more model of cellular phone that is offered by Sprint. This phone is also small and lightweight and is ideal for sending out texts, pictures, videos, and instant messages. This model also includes the Bluetooth Wireless Technology as well as the hidden QWERTY keyboard. It includes a built-in music player and a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder like several of the other models.

These are just a few of the many models of cellular phones that are offered by Sprint. To check these and many more available phones, you can visit your local Sprint store or view the various Sprint Web sites.

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Cell Phones and the Best Plan That Might Work for You

I can only advise you of the 2 best companies in the industry as far as reports from the FCC on companies that have the best customer service and receive the fewest complaints to the FCC per million customers. If you can, I would go with U.S. Cellular or Verizon. They are both wonderful companies and carry good quality brand phones, such as Nokia, Motorola and LG. If you are getting new service or renewing a contract with either of these companies, you can get a new phone for practically nothing.

Manufacturers will get the phones to a test group and then have them use the phone and report back the results. This could be the case here. I would have to say that if the manufacturers website doesn't list it as released, then I would be leary about spending my money on it.

I would recommend going with Verizon Wireless. They offer one of the best networks in the industry and are a customer focused company. As far as phones, if you are looking at the most bang for your buck, I would recommend the LG 3300 or the Motorola V276,if you want a camera phone. Both phones are fairly priced and provide great quality.

There are many pros and cons associated with buying a cellphone, whether it is Contract or Pay as You Go. Over here in the UK Pay as You Go has been very popular now that the mobile operators have realised that it is a realistic solution to draw in a younger market. Most of the Pay as You Go options that I am aware of in the US are quite frankly ludicrous due to the fact that the operator who supply them are still trying to take too much of a cut. Take for example this section from Verizon Wireless Pay as You Go small print:

99� daily access will be charged and deducted from your account even on days you do not make or receive calls. Verizon Wireless will suspend service if you do not have the 99� required for your daily access, when your account balance reaches $0 or your account balance reaches the expiration date. Unlimited IN and Night minutes not available when your account balance has been suspended and subject to termination, at which time Verizon Wireless may charge up to $35 activation fee to re-establish service. Any balance remaining at expiration will be removed from the account.

The INpulse card is not valid unless initialized by the date on the back of the setup card. Service availability dependent on phone model. INpulse pricing not available with analog-only phones. Voice mail setup and retrievals are billed at regular INpulse rates and will deplete minute allowance when calling from your wireless phone. Charge per call for 411 Connect may vary when not on the Verizon Wireless INpulse Coverage Area. Restrictions and limitations may apply.

Automatic connection and enhanced services are not guaranteed at all times or in all areas and rates may vary when roaming on another carrier. For connected calls, the part of the call that occurs prior to connection may have different rates from the part of the call that occurs after connection. Additional toll and long distance charges may apply. You can make three requests per call and get automatic call completion for one requested telephone number at no extra charge. Using Get It Now, download charges may apply to application download. Airtime charges apply to application downloads and use of some applications.

Use of Get It Now is subject to the Get It Now License and User Agreements. You may be charged for downloading Get It Now applications. Charges vary by application and applications vary by phone. Get It Now-enabled phone is required and may require a connection in the INpulse All-Digital Rate and Coverage Area.

Existing Verizon Wireless prepay customers will forfeit any unused bonus minutes in their account when changing to the INpulse Calling Plan.

There are far to many extra cost associated with this, that in the end you would probably end up paying out more than you would on a low monthly contract. I would sugest that you take a look at the contract phones available to you from different operators, I know that Verizon has very good coverage right accros the US, there are some very reasonably priced deals available that would be a lot less hassle and, in the long run cheaper than the Pay as You Go plan.

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Internal Vs. External Antennas on Cell Phones

Here are some thoughts about internal and external antennas on cell phones. Is it true that external antennas picks up and holds a signal better than internal antennas? I was just wondering about the signal strength and quality in the phone, that's about it.

Well, the thing is that technology has come thus far that we no longer require the age-old antennas that the old Nokia's used before. An internal antenna would work just as fine as an external antenna, which however means that you are purchasing a good model phone and not some really cheap model.

A Motorola V3x has an internal antenna, which works wonderfully great. I don't even have any problems with reception, which is amazing!

I feel that an internal antenna is superior to the external antenna in wireless devices. An external antenna can easily get broken or cracked and then your phone is basically useless or should I say ruined. Many of the manufactures' have now gone to internal antennas and the devices are much better than the old external antenna devices. In looking at today's devices, the Samsung and LG phones still seem to have external antennas and the Motorola devices are now all internal.

The Nokia and Sony devices also have internal antennas. All of the PDAs now have internal antennas, including the newer Treos. Sound quality is based on the phone model, itself, but as far as getting and retaining signal strength, I think you will find that the phones with internal antennas, such as the Razr, several of the Sony models and the PDAs are better than those devices with external antennas.

I have looked a several external antennas for my cell phone. (I have a Motorola V120) I noticed that the antenna had a smaller coaxial cable with it. My question is would it be possible to attach my cell phone to the TV antenna or would this make a problem? I can not pick up anything where I live. There are main power lines not to far from my house. I think that prevents me from receiving a signal. If this would not work will the other external cell phone antennas do anything?

Televisions operate in a different frequency range than cellular phones so hooking up to a television antenna will not improve your signal. If you have absolutely no signal at your house and have to travel a distance before you pick up a signal the prospects are grim. If you have some kind of signal outside of your house then an external antenna should help you. In addition to an external antenna an inline amplifier would strengthen your signal ever more.

I have an LG phone using Verizon service. In or outside of my house my signal varies from 1 to 4 in strength even when I'm perfectly still. I don't think the little flat antenna boosters that go behind the battery are working. I mean, my calls are dropping like flies. It's ridiculous!

My advice is for you to try doing a *228 (send) option 2 to your phone. You should consider doing that once a month to update the most recent tower list. However, if that doesn't work, then you should think about purchasing an antenna that does work with your phone. The only thing is that the antenna would need to be plugged in.

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Cell Phone Can Be A Huge Help For College Students

As a college student, you know how valuable your cell phone is to keep in touch with family and friends, especially if you are in another town. What you may not know is that your cell phone has various other functions that can help you to enjoy your college experience.

As a college student, you may ask your parents to send you money from time to time. Your parents can send you money through your text messaging system. The money is withdrawn from a PayPal account that your parents will need to set up. Once your parents send you the money, you can send the funds directly to someone else, such as your school bookstore for fees that are past due.

Have you ever been stranded somewhere with your keys locked inside your vehicle? Some models of cell phones can transmit your remote key signal. It's relatively easy to do. You should use your cell phone to call the person who has your spare remote keys, although you must call them on another cell phone. You then tell the person to hold your press "unlock" into their phone. You hold your phone within a foot of your car door at the same time. The signal that is coming through can unlock your door. This may not work for all keys and phones. You might to check it out before you really need to use it.

You can also use your cell phone to get directions to any destination that you may be heading. Goggle Mobile Web can give you detailed instructions as well as satellite photos and maps. This is also a nice feature to have if you get lost. Goggle can show you the way home.

Your cell phone also has features that can aid you in your studies. Reminders and alarms are good tools to use when you need to be reminded to attend a study group or to make that important meeting with your professor. The reminders calendar can also be used to remind you when that next term paper is due as you can set these reminders months in advance.

Most cell phones also come equipped with a three-way calling feature. This feature can aid if you have group project due and you never seem to be able to meet with your partners. To place a three-way call, you first call one friend and after you have made a connection, dial the second friend's number and press send. This will allow the second party to answer while the first one is holding. When the second party is on the line, press send again to reconnect to the first party. Now you can all communicate as if you are in the same room.

These are just a few of the features that can aid you while you are in college. You should read the manual for your phone to discover some other features that may be helpful to you.

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How to Locate Cell Phone Numbers

You would think that as convenient as cell phones have made our daily modern life it would be relatively easy to look up someone's number. Kind of like you used to do with the phone book to look up residential and business landline numbers. Now everyone wants to know how to locate cell phone numbers because there isn't a phone book for them.

Cell phones are great; they allow you to keep in touch with anyone and everyone in a variety of ways. Obviously you can talk to someone, but you can also exchange text messages, send and receive emails, send pictures taken with your phone, and even surf the internet with web enabled phones. Many people are doing away with their old phone service and using only their cell phone as their means of communication. This creates a problem when you try to look up their cellular number.

Fortunately there are several options that you can use to locate cell phone numbers. Some of them have a better chance of success then the others but they can all be worth a try. Your first two choices won't cost anything but they also have less chance of success.

The first thing you can try is to simply do a search for the name whose number you are trying to find in one of the big internet search engines. Google, Yahoo, and MSN are your three best choices when doing this. Type in the persons name like so "John Smith" with the quotes which tells the search engine you are looking for that specific name. Whether or not you get anything in return will depend on what type of personal information that person might have left on the internet. Most hits will come from social networking sites like MySpace or online classified ad sites.

If using a search engine doesn't give you a good return your next free choice for a cell phone number look up is one of the free cellular directories that have begun to appear on the internet. These sites work on a voluntary basis which means to gain access to their information you will have to enter your name and cell phone information into their database. These sites are growing their databases in the manner, but it is a slow process so you may have about a 50% chance of finding the mobile number you want.

Your best chance for success lies with the paid cellular information directory websites. These directories are constantly updated to keep up with the hundreds of millions of cell phone numbers that exist today. With the constant turn-over of cellular numbers keeping these directories updated is a daily process. This is what you pay for, a quick and easy way to access the most up to date cell phone information on the internet today.

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Whose Cell Number Is This? 3 Proven Methods To Find Out Suspicious Phone Numbers

You found out a cell phone number and ask yourself: Whose number is this? Maybe you suppose your partner is disloyal? This compilation of methods uncovers how to finally get certainty about who's hidden behind that cell number.

Method 1: Use your search engine...

It is possible to trace cell phone numbers simply by putting them into the searchbox of your favorite search engine. But, how is that possible? There are various reasons why phone numbers appear on web pages - normally to make communication easier. Think about university sites, company sites, association sites, business homepages and so forth. The cell phone owners are mostly not aware that they are listed somewhere. All you need to do is to type the cell phone number in the searchbox and if the cell phone number appears somewhere on a website it should come up in the search results. The main disadvantage of this free method is that betimes the info you get is dated or fragmentary.

Method 2: Use Social networking sites to execute a cell phone lookup...

Nowadays everybody is speaking about social networking sites since they join individuals with similar interests and provide useful tools for their users. Some even list their phone numbers to make communication easier and that's why this method come into play. Now do this: type the number into the searchbox of your chosen site and examine the search results. Please consider that before you're able to execute a cell number search in most cases you must be logged in. Perform this method at the major social networking sites to cover as many individuals as possible. This technique is occasionally boring and costly in terms of time. But anyhow, this approach is free and you should use it to solve your problem with that ominous cell number.

Method 3: For quick and comprehensive information take a look at trusted reverse cell phone lookup sites...

You applied technique 1+2 and still have no results? If your answer is 'yes' take a look at reliable reverse cell phone lookup sites. You find several on the internet and they can vary in terms of usability, delivered data and prices. For reliable and comprehensive data it is important that you select the right service for your purpose. To be on the safe side I recommend that you compare them before determining which service to use. But anyhow, if you need quick and good information, trusted reverse cell phone lookup services are the best choice. The only disadvantage of this approach is that you have to pay a fee to get results. But in return you finally get certainty about the person behind that cell phone number.

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Understanding the invincible qualities of unlocked cell phone

For those who haven’t used unlocked phones in their entire life, they must not be aware of what an unlocked phone is and in what way they can be benefited by using one.

The whole concept of introducing an unlocked mobile phone is to provide absolute freedom of choice to the portable communication device users. An unlocked mobile phone can be better explained if you understand what a “locked” cell phone is all about. Usually, when you buy a mobile phone in conjunction with a specific plan for that phone via service providers such as T-mobile, cingular, Verizon, Sprint etc., your mobile phone remains locked within the network provided. Now, if you try to switch over from carrier to another, the cell phone will cease to work. This means that anyone who desires to change plans require to purchase a new mobile phone altogether.

With so much of competition among mobile phone service providers to provide lowest call rates, text messages rates, attractive plans and services, it would not be a wise idea to limit yourself to a particular service. It is important to have the freedom to choose the plan you like whenever you want without having to worry about incurring huge amount of money to change a mobile phone with a locked mobile phone, you cannot switch over from one plan to another.

Most service providers in the United States work off of individual networks. Now, this can prove to be a big challenge when you want to transfer your service and change your cell phone.

With the revolutionary introduction of unlocked cell phones, you can enjoy a good amount of freedom of choice in your cellular service provider. In short, when you own an unlocked cell phone, you can easily switch providers without the requirement for purchasing a new mobile phone.

The invention of unlocked cell phone and it’s timely introduction to the portable communication inducing has proved to be a boon to cell phone users.

The introduction of unlocked cell phone has opened several possibilities when you purchase a cellular service. In case, you don’t like services of a particular service provider, you can easily switch providers. Of course, this is possible once your service agreement has been completed. This provides you the opportunity to keep the same cell phone and complete with your phone book and several other programmed extras.

Purchasing a GSM unlocked cell phone is a wise investment. This would serve you as a boon in case, you have certain future plans to travel to foreign countries or distant places. Changing your SIM card when you travel to distant places will save you a lot of money. This will let you enjoy reduced call rates provided by the service provider working for that particular location.

The flexibility provided by an unlocked GSM phone is not available with any other cell phone option. Whether you want to change your service provider, travel overseas without having to worry about phone bills, enjoy varied plans or changing SIM Card, Unlocked cell phone is here to help you.

So what are you waiting for? Purchase an unlocked GSM phone today and enjoy the services. The benefit of unlocked mobile phone is here to entice you.

Happy purchasing!

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Flickr Mobile Video...An Easy Option for Teachers

When I first learned that Flickr was adding video as a posting option, I was a bit skeptical. Flickr works so well for posting images, that I was unsure how video would fit in to the context of the site. However now that I have had a few weeks to play with Flickr video, I can honestly say I am an even bigger fan of this site. Flickr allows mobile video posting and photo posting from one easy email address. In addition, Flickr allows for private or public blog posting of the videos/images. Flickr gives each user two email addresses (one for private posts, and one for public blog posts). This ends up being a great option for classroom teachers because they can have their student's use Flickr to post public videos and images (such as an online student-run blog newspaper) and they can use Flickr for students to post private pictures as part of an image-related quiz (such as a science class documenting different biological phenomenon in their natural setting). Since teachers only have to give out two email addresses, and the fact that teachers have administrative controls over the account makes Flickr a great option for mobile video and image posting.

Here is how you can set up your Flickr mobile video and image public and private posting...
Step 1:
Login to Flickr and create an account

Step 2:
Click on uploading Tools (next to Upload Photos)










Step 3: Click on Check Out the Flickr Mobile Tools



















Step 4:
You now will be given an email address for private posting from a cell phone. In addition you can click on Upload to Blog to get a "public" mobile email address where your images/videos will automatically be posted to the blog of your choice.

Battery is the best heart of mobile phone: Know all about Lithium-Ion and Lithium Polymer cell phone batteries

People know all about what their cell phones are capable of doing and what it takes to get the most out of them. However, most of us forget to understand the functioning of lithium-ion or lithium polymer cell phone batteries. These batteries are the integral part of a cell phone. Without a battery, cell phone won’t work.

The lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries are the latest invention in to the mobile phone technology. These batteries provide awesome capacity and weigh less. The best part is that these batteries do not suffer from any sort of memory effect. This indicates that the user can easily top up the change as per your convenience. These batteries are inexpensive and available for most of the mobile phones, these days.

An average Lithium-Ion cell phone weighs 19.5 grams. The voltage is about 3.7 and total capacity is up to 850mAh. It has 500 cycle life and best stored under 20 degree Celsius �" 30 degree Celsius temperature. The battery measures 53 x 34 x 48 mm. It operates best under 20 degree Celsius �" 60 degree Celsius. The self discharge capacity of this battery is 8% each month.

There are several benefits you can enjoy when using Lithium Ion battery for your cell phone.

Here are some of the benefits of using Lithium Ion battery: a) The battery has good discharge performance with strong current. b) It has a high discharge platform. c) The voltage reduces less than about 0.1V after three months of storage. d) The quality’s supreme. It is said to meet and even go beyond many national standard of foreign countries. e) The battery has a longer life. f) The battery can be applied to a wide field. You can easily customize it to all sorts of mobile phone, digital vidicon, notebook computer, mobile DVD, MP3, mobile CD and many other mobile electronic products as per specific requirements of users. g) Maintenance of Lithium Ion battery is easy. All you require to do is to take special care about not to keep the battery near fire, short circuit it, disassemble or put in to the water.

Lithium polymer batteries have become a favorite power source of electric radio controlled models. These batteries can be referred to as the most advanced type of mobile phone batteries. These are thinner and lighter as compared to the Lithium Ion batteries

Lithium polymer batteries are usually moulded in to many shapes. These are also squeezed in to smaller cell phone casings. The best part is that these batteries share all the benefits provided by Lithium Ion batteries.

These type of electrolyte used in these batteries are different. The electrolyte is similar to a plastic film that does not conduct electricity. It allows good exchange of ions. The electrolyte easily replaces the traditional porous separator that’s soaked with electrolyte

The dry polymer design of this cell phone battery offers simplicity when it comes to ruggedness, thin profile and safely.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when using Lithium Polymer battery: a) It provides energy density of about three times as compared to any other battery. b) It can be molded in to a numerous variety of shapes and sizes. c) Flexible design

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Reverse Cell Phone Directory

There are many times where you have likely wanted or needed to find out more details about a mysterious phone number. This happened when you may have needed to to investigate a suspicious phone number from your spouse's call log, or when you needed to track down a prank caller.

Fortunately, it is indeed possible to look up details about cell phone numbers and find out who the owner is. So where can you find places to do this? There are many web sites that offer people the ability to conduct phone number lookups. All you have to do is enter the area code and the seven digit number, and the system will scan a database of millions of records. Then, the system will give you all the information you could possibly want - everything from their name, address, relatives, birthday and more.

People are able to call you from just about anywhere with a cell phone. The technology we have today can give you the ability to do a phone number lookup. Why use a reverse phone number scan? How many times have you received a phone call and your caller id shows a weird number you are not familiar with. Many times that phone call is made from a cell phone. It may not always be a welcomed telephone call you receive. When you lift the receiver there could be a threatening caller or maybe a heavy breather. That call could be for your children from someone you do not want them to be around. There are ways you can find out who that number belongs to.

The phone number you want to look to use a reverse phone number lookup, does not have to be a cell, it will work for a conventional phone as well. Even if the number is listed, imagine going through the phone book number by number looking for it.

A few reputable online cell phone number search sites have been developed. These sites allow for searches and reverse searches of cell phone numbers, so that people will have a resource available to them to provide cellular telephone numbers, as well as the name and address associated with those numbers, and even the cell phone service provider. Other information is also available, such as a map image of the address of the cell phone number, and directions to that address.

Everyday people unknowingly make their cell phone numbers publicly available over the Internet. They make their cell phone numbers be available on some advertisements or classifieds in the newspaper and this newspaper is available online for free. So you can search cell phone numbers of companies through newspaper advertisements as there is a high probability that cell phone numbers of such companies be available on the Internet for free.

Simply by typing the cell phone number you want to search in the search box of your favorite search engines you can get the information or details you want. To get the cell phone number of a particular person you must try out different variations that people use for cell phone numbers.

However, free online cell phone lookups are not reliable and it is better to become a member in online search engine services for a small amount of fee to get their unlimited access to their databases.

Find out more information about how and where to use a reverse cell phone directory by visiting this overview of a reverse cell phone directory to learn about a reverse cell phone directory to learn more.