Amy Baldwin
The next time you go buy a new cellphone, things are going to look a lot different. The subsidized two-year contract is all but dead, and the carriers
Many customers of the iPhone 4 are reporting reception issues due to the new antenna that wraps around the outside of the phone. Apparently, when the phone isgripped in a way that touches the left bottom areaof the phone, reception degrades or disappears. CNET has been able to replicat...
If I want to purchase the unlocked phone but port my existing cell phone number over to the iPhone, how would I do that? I’m currently using a Motorola Droid on Verizon network but am out of contract and want to go to the 4s. Thanks! Reply Jake says: November 15, 2011 at 6:24...
The great thing about these basic phones is that they are inexpensive. The carriers either give them away for free with a two-year contract, or you pay a minimal amount for the devices. But it's not just the upfront cost that's appealing, as you mentioned in your question, but it co...
Phones which were purchased on contract, are usually carrier locked. This means the phone will only operate on that carrier's network. Even if you manage to purchase a phone which is not Activation Locked, you need to know if the phone is Carrier Locked. It is important to note that ONLY...
To get a cell phone contract, you have to provide your social security number. It's the same when signing up for many utilities services. When buying a gun, providing a social security number is not necessary. in restaurants in all fifty states. Forty-nine states (all but Illinois) allow...
If you travel a lot—for work, for pleasure, for whatever—and your travels take you outside of the US, you'll definitely want an unlocked phone. This way, you can pop in an applicable SIM card or activate an eSIM while abroad and have working cell service. Similarly, when you get ...
Bundling offers convenient consolidation of your telecom bills, but with so many plans out there comparisons can be difficult to assess. Bundling usually involves at least a one-year contract, and the lowest offer is typically a $99-per-month package, though it usually includes a premium level...
Just like comparing and shopping for cell phone or internet plans, retail electric competition means businesses can shop for their own electric plan from multiple retail electric providers, comparing pricing, and overall contract terms. Businesses have more options, but shopping takes time and can be...