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For the last few years there has been a lot of talk about 3G or Third Generation mobile phones. Telecommunications and electronics manufacturing giants made the news as they battled to be the first in what was hoped would be a huge market for a new era of mobile communication, and then when 3G was actually set up, mobile phone companies tried to convince consumers to upgrade to the new services. Despite all the talk, a lot of people still don’t know what 3G really means...
Posted: 2006-08-17
Category: Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are a great communication tool, but the contracts for mobile phone plans are binding and can be tricky to say the least. In order to get the best possible contract and to avoid consumer traps, it is best to prepare yourself before you sign on the dotted line. It is also good to know what you can do if you end up with a problematic contract. Prevention is a lot better than cure, so before we look at what to do in case of a problem, let’s concentrate on how you...
Posted: 2006-07-18
Category: Mobile Phones
Mobile phone technology and mobile services are developing and improving very quickly. If you are confused about what to look for when buying a new phone here are eight important tips to consider. 1) What Functions Do You Want, and What Functions Do You need? The most basic function of any mobile phone is to send and receive phone calls and SMS text messages. Beyond the basics some mobile phones have calculators. Others have voice answering and voice dialing, allowing y...
Posted: 2006-07-09
Category: Mobile Phones
One of the first things you need to know about comparing any mobile plan or deal is to first forget about all the fancy marketing promotional material that comes with them! To give you an idea of what I mean you have probably seen something similar to: “Sign up for a $79 deal, & we’ll give you $230 worth of free calls.” So what does this really mean? Well, the first detail I will verify is that $230 worth of free calls means absolutely nothing until you know exactly what y...
Posted: 2006-06-21
Category: Mobile Phones
Choosing a mobile phone plan can be difficult due to conflicting and even misleading advertising offered by the companies that are vying for your attention. If you are not careful you may end up paying much more than you expected and much more than is actually necessary. Here are some tips that will help you to choose the right mobile phone plan, the one that matches your budget and your communication requirements. 1. Take your time. Don’t rush into a plan without knowl...
Posted: 2006-06-14
Category: Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are great. They allow us to communicate and “stay in-touch” in a way that was not possible in the recent past. However, this increased connectivity comes at a cost, and if you are not careful you may end up spending money unnecessarily. Here are five basic tips for reducing your mobile phone costs without sacrificing your communications with your family, friends or business contacts. 1. Use a landline wherever and whenever possible. No matter how great a d...
Posted: 2006-06-02
Category: Management
