May 5, 2008

T-Mobile USA launched its first commercial high-speed wireless service in New York City, and plans to expand the service to 20 to 25 other major U.S. markets by the end of the year.

April 23, 2008

The battle over cell phones in schools ended with the state's appeals court voting to uphold a ban on cell phones in public schools in New York city.

April 15, 2008

Cuban government has eased restrictions on buying cellular phones for the first time and also allowed registering those they had held illegally.

April 10, 2008

The FCC has approved a new nationwide alert system that will send text messages to cell phones to alert Americans when an emergency, disaster or attack occurs. The plan itself will deliver three different types of charge-free text alerts to mobile phone users.

April 8, 2008

The European Union has approved in-flight cell phone use for all of its 27 member nations. An on-board base station will relay phone signals to either a satellite or ground towers.

April 2, 2008

AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega said that AT&T was expecting a 3G iPhone within the next few months., when asked about plans to sell a third-generation (3G) iPhone.


How to Choose Your Cell Phone Service Plan

How to choose your cell phone plan?

Cellular phones can provide freedom from wires and a convenience which is becoming increasingly critical. However, choosing your cell phone service plan is as complicated as doing your taxes and as confusing as reading an insurance policy.

Cell-phone service offerings vary a lot from region to region, so it is important to know exactly which carriers provide service in your area. This will let you know all the rate plans for your area. (If you want to find out which cell phone service is available in your area right away, visit our partner site Letstalk.com.)

If you just need a quick usage based cell phone selection guiding chart, click here.

When selecting your cell phone service plan, start by asking yourself "How and Where will you use your phone each month?" Specifically, consider the followings:

  1. Coverage
  2. Geographical area of usage
  3. Usage profile: purpose of cell phone use
  4. Frequency of use
  5. Technology differences
  6. Service contracts

 

To find out which wireless carrier's service is best rated in your area, go to wireless provider ratings page.

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