BlueAnt Wireless launched the very first wireless headset to
recognize demands spoken in English – and to respond in the
same language
August 27, 2008
Verizon Wireless and LG are launching a new mobile device, the
LG Voyager in Titanium. It features a dual screen and the same features
as its predecessor.
August 26, 2008
M2E Power, Inc. developed a motion-based charger for wireless
and mobile devices. The charger will use electromagnetic fields
and the motion they produce. The electromagnetic motion will be
converted into a clean energy that will then be stored in the charger
to power up mobile devices.
August 25, 2008
It seems like Verizon Communications Inc., a top provider in
cell phones, broadband, and land lines, and Google Inc., the most
popular search engine ever created, have been trying to reach a
deal for decades.
August 22, 2008
Palm is rolling out the new Treo Pro smart phone on Wednesday,
says the Mercury News. Although they recognize that no one is likely
to wait on line for hours just to get first crack at this new phone,
Palm has high hopes that the phone will be able to carve its own
special niche in the mobile phone industry.
Geographical Area of Usage
Where will you call?
Most carriers now segment their plans into local, regional and national calling areas. Basically, the larger local coverage area you want, the higher rate you will pay per minute.
It is up to you to decide which coverage plan will save you the most money. If you get the local coverage plan and travel to another area of the state, expect to pay roaming and long distance fees every time you use your cellular.
Service plans that are limited to your home usage area are the least expensive, as long as you stay in that area. Make a call from outside that area (assuming your provider has a usage agreement with the other service company) and you're charged expensive "roaming" fees. If you plan to make a lot of calls from outside your home usage area, select a regional or nationwide calling plan that enables you to make calls without incurring roaming or long distance charges.
Local Plans
Local plans are generally designed for use within your home area and will be attractive to the occasional user who wants a low-cost option. The definition of home area depends on the carrier but is typically the size of a metropolitan region. If you make long-distance calls, note that you will be billed long-distance charges in addition to airtime, probably at a premium rate. If you travel outside your home area, you will almost certainly have access to roaming capabilities, but also at a much higher rate than local airtime. Options such as voicemail and caller ID are often included free with local plans. This setup is also good for the concerned parent wanting to keep in touch with children who are out (for emergencies, or occasional bugging)
Regional Plans
Regional plans generally offer a much larger home area than local plans, often as large as a five-state region. If you travel throughout your region frequently, these plans typically provide a single, consistent rate for roaming and long-distance charges within that area. The inclusion of long distance simplifies your bill and may be less expensive than your landline service in some cases. Review the coverage maps thoroughly to make sure service is available where you expect it.
National Plans
These premium offerings let you use your phone anywhere in the country and talk to any other location in the country for a single per-minute price. Roaming and long-distance charges effectively go away, replaced by a single, predictable flat rate. Nationwide calling plans are a good value for heavy users who are frequent travelers.
August 29, 2008
