What style cell phone is good for an older person?
Q. I got my mom a cell phone about 2 years ago to bring her up to the technology world and finally have a cell phone. I didnt realize when I got her the phone that the numbers are really hard to see and the key pad is really small for her. I have her set up with Alltel and I know she is due for a new phone soon. Can anyone tell me what kind of phone has bigger numbers and a bigger screen to see who is calling?
Asked by Vidapapida - Thu Jun 11 17:38:31 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, I looked on the Alltel's website and there isn't that many phones that have big keypad. And the touchscreen phones most are too high tech for older person. from all their phones I think Motorola Krave ZN4 is the better choice. because it's not too high tech, and it has a good size touchscreen keypad, with this type of keypad is a lot easier to see the numbers, because they are big and bright. and they have a clear screen cover build-in. hopefully that help's a bit. P.S. F.Y.I. Alltel is now a part of Verizon Wireless
Answered by unknown - Sun Jun 14 03:55:33 2009

What cell phone has the easiest to read display outdoors in daylight?
Q. I'm an old guy and am supposed to have very good vision, but still I have serious trouble reading any LCD display in daylight. I've yet to find any reviews that rate the daylight readability of cell phone displays. So, if there are such reviews, I'd like to know where to find them. Otherwise, I'd be happy knowing about similiar personal experiences that might help me find the right cell phone. I'm not looking for anything but basic features.
Asked by 1Curmudgeon - Fri May 18 02:19:54 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I love my LG 4500 phone. It's got a great screen AND a huge speaker that really makes the sound very clear. It's an older unit, but I'm thru Verizon, and several of the new ones are similar. (and yes let it be text capable, it's amazing how useful this is.) Believe it or not, the basic Kyocera is also a pretty decent phone. Stay away from Samsung. I've found they are mostly junk . Good luck, from another basic user.
Answered by Cindy - Fri May 18 02:32:19 2007

What cell phone company has cheap international texting for a prepaid phone?
Q. Instead of paying per text on my own cell phone, I was thinking of getting a prepaid phone for my international texting, since I will be texting internationally alot pretty soon. Is there a plan or a prepaid texting card you can buy for that?
Asked by suek - Sat Jun 14 21:08:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. T-Mobile is the cheapest when it comes to prepaid but i dont think they have a international texting plan for prepaid phones, go to their website and you should be abel to get the details from there!
Answered by unknown - Sun Jun 15 05:54:06 2008

What cell phone is best at pulling in a signal?
Q. I've noticed that different cell phones access signals better or worse than others. My new verizon samsung phone doesn't pull in the signal as good as my old audiovox phone. Since I'm getting ready to dump verizon I'll be able choose which I want.
Asked by aharleyboy - Fri Mar 7 17:29:38 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have the LG phone. Service by AT&T. The signal is really good.
Answered by mary k - Fri Mar 7 17:34:17 2008

What type of cell phone do you suggest for a 13 year old girl?
Q. I want to get a cell phone, but I want something I can show off to my friends. I also want a girly phone that isn't too expensive. I want the phone to look nice, so no phones with like floral patterns on it. I am looking for a phone that is twice as good as an LG Keybo or a Lg Shine. Preferably one that has a keypad for text messaging.
Asked by Anna J - Fri Dec 19 15:43:21 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Samsung Eternity is great, but a bit costy. It has a sleek touchscreen with a full keypad on the touch screen, and lets you draw your texts. If you want something cheaper i'll suggest the AT&T Quickfire. The touch screen isn't that great but the keypad is awesome and your friends will be jealous!
Answered by Jen B - Fri Dec 19 19:21:03 2008

What is the best cell phone for a teenage girl?
Q. I want another cell phone since we have metro PCS, we are moving to at&t because actually all the cell phones from Metro PCS are horrible! And Im sorry but its true, they dont have a variety to choose from. So... What would be a good cell phone for a teenage girl? It could be anything... But not the iPhone because I already have the iPod Touch. Thanks!
Asked by --Gabby<3 - Thu Feb 19 16:43:42 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. chocolate, notebook, lg
Answered by beach_cutie2265 - Thu Feb 19 20:49:05 2009

What cell phone has the best video quality to post video to the internet with?
Q. I'm having a lot of fun posting short video segments to my Utterli.com account with my cell phone, but I don't like the video quality that much. I need suggestions for a new cell phone that records better looking videos for me to post with. I currently have an LG LX350 cell phone and it'll only record 15 seconds at a time. Thanks!
Asked by thechrishunter - Thu Oct 9 01:50:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would have to suggest the LG Dare or the Samsung Soul SGH-U900. Both are killer phones with great cameras.
Answered by Jessica P - Fri Oct 10 09:32:37 2008

Can the Cell Phone company trace where your phone is if somebody calls it ?
Q. I know they can when the phone is turned on... But what about if the Battery is Dead or the Phone is turned off? Like say my phone is turned off and dead somewhere and I call it, during that call can the cell phone company trace the call to where my cell phone might be?
Asked by radioguy078 - Wed May 6 01:32:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. With a police order, they can tell you which cell tower the phone is reading off of. But the phone would have to be turned on. GPS locating of the phone is possible IF you have a data plan and a software program to do so. But even then, the phone would have to be on. Yeah, the stuff in the movies is pretty hilariously impossible. Face it: You lost your phone. Call your carrier and tell them it's lost before people find it and start calling Malaysia and you get a $600 phone bill.
Answered by MEGHAN D - Wed May 6 02:14:02 2009

What cell phone and service is best for the middle east and all over the world?
Q. I have a friend who is going to get sent to Iraq, and i hear there are cell phones out there that they call "unlocked" that get reception in Iraq. I also heard it depends on the service as well as effectiveness of the phone reception. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks so much.
Asked by Baron m - Tue Jul 15 02:59:47 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All you need to get is a Quadband phone which should not be network locked (must be unlocked) and he can get a local simcard and use it into the phone, there is nothing more that he needs to be worried about...And if you cant get a Quadband phone then get a triband phone which work on these frequencies (900/1800/1900).
Answered by unknown - Tue Jul 15 03:35:56 2008

What is the best way to store a cell phone?
Q. I recently purchased a new cell phone. I want to keep my old cell phone around as a backup if my new phone would get damaged, stolen, or lost. (No, I didn't purchase insurance. I'm too cheap!)Should I turn on my old cell phone and completely drain the battery? Should I just disconnect my battery? Should I let a charge on my battery and just keep it connected to my phone? I just want to make sure if I do need to use my old cell phone that it will be there for me. Thanks.
Asked by Steve - Thu Aug 14 18:20:55 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would suggest taking your old phone apart and putting each component in an airtight bag. You don't have to take it entirely apart, Just remove the battery. The battery can be stored with a charge, but will most likely lose it after a while. If you keep the battery in a cool place (freezer) they may last a bit longer as well. I would suggest checking up on it every few months to see if the battery has lost its charge. If so then plug it in and then put it back in storage.
Answered by Jessica P - Fri Aug 15 12:46:58 2008

How much of a discount do cell phone dealers get when buying phones?
Q. Just wondering how much of a discount do cell phone dealers get when buying phones... I'm debating on buying a new phone with a two year contract with T-Mobile OR finding a cell phone dealer-friend to buy a phone straight from the discounted price. Is the latter more worthy? Any input is greatly appreciated!
Asked by The Bus Driver Man - Fri Jun 29 04:14:44 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you are better off buying the phone with the contract also most cell phone companies will still make you have a 2 yr or a 1 yr contract even if you already own the phone. you may want to make sure of this
Answered by adiemas - Fri Jun 29 04:21:13 2007

Can cell phone companies make payment arrangements if my phone got turned off?
Q. (I have att) My cell phone just got turned off today. I just paid $135 on Friday, less than 1 week ago, and I don't get paid until next Friday. Does anyone know if they'll allow me to make payment arrangements and turn it back on?? Thanks for all your help!! I called them, and they were great about it. I got it turned back on and made arrangements for next Friday. They were very polite.
Asked by meg - Thu Aug 21 16:18:38 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They might do it if you give them an exact date that you'll be paying it. I've done that once before but I had to agree to have them automatically take it out. Good luck!
Answered by amanda k - Thu Aug 21 16:20:55 2008

Do cell phone companies really need to charge so much to make a decent profit?
Q. I was wondering if cell companies charge so much and have so many fees and such long contracts because they have to to make a fair profit and stay in business, or are they making tons of money off the high demand of cell phones. If they do need to charge so much, is it because of poor business practices or why is it? If anyone has studied this or worked close enough with cell phone companies to give an educated answer, I'd sure like to know. Please provide sources and facts (not opinions please). Thanks. I guess I should say I understand that they will charge what the market will bear and as long as we keep paying, they'll keep charging high rates. My question is, at their current spot, does anyone know if they are making large… [cont.]
Asked by dillydadally - Fri Sep 7 21:37:12 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm quite certain that your idea of a decent profit & the cell phones companys' idea are vastly different. So long as the consumers are buying the services, the rates will continue to climb. It's all about supply and demand my friend.
Answered by sosezshe - Fri Sep 7 21:44:11 2007

How many digits does a cell phone number have in America?
Q. In China, a cell phone number is 11 digit long, In hongkong, I believe it is much shorter. My British customers do not print their cell phone numbers on their business cards at all. Do people in the US print their cell phone numbers on their cards?
Asked by Gone - Mon Feb 12 22:26:51 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, you can always find a cell phone number on a business card. Most Americans have wireless ear buds permanently in their ear so they won't miss a call.
Answered by unknown - Mon Feb 12 22:32:52 2007

How do you transfer a cell phone number from one phone to another?
Q. I just bought a new cell phone from verizon, and my old cell phone is also from verizon. I know you can go to verizon and they can transfer your number from the old phone to the new one, but is there a way I can do this myself? I won't be able to go to verizon anytime soon so if there's another way I can transfer my number without actually going to verizon, I would REALLY like to know how I can. Thanks!
Asked by Nick L - Mon Apr 14 09:25:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi Nick, You can do that with T-Mobile or AT&T phones because you can swap the sim cards. Unfortionately, Verizon does not use sim cards. You will have to go to their office to get it done. Norm
Answered by Norm - Thu Apr 17 22:03:22 2008

Which cell phone service provider will provide me the best service at the most nominal charge?
Q. I am planning to pick up a new Palm Centro. This is my first cell phone and I m quite excited about owning one. I will use the phone mostly to receive calls. Which cell phone service provider will provide me the best service at the most nominal charge?
Asked by Florin J - Tue Oct 21 01:23:48 2008 - - 6 Answers - 2 Comments

A. You could actually choose a prepaid plan instead of a yearly contract. Most cell phone service providers like T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T provide prepaid service using which you can use the cell phone service by payment of usage fee beforehand. It offers you the advantage of termination of service whenever you feel like without payment of any termination fee. Check out sites like for more details on service plans of various cell phone service providers.
Answered by Lewis M - Wed Oct 22 02:49:22 2008

What is the best cell phone from verizon wireless to buy?
Q. Im getting a new cell phone soon and i want some feedback on what phone people prefer i want a key board phone or touch phone specifically but i just wanna know if theres anything great out there (voyager, dare, storm etc.) anything anyone can suggest?
Asked by L.A.X. - Wed Mar 11 20:14:54 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hmm LG Env or LG Env 2 they both have keyboards
Answered by kea - Wed Mar 11 20:29:24 2009

How are cell phones able to transfer sounds to another phone in less than a second?
Q. Technology is so amazing. I can be stationed in New York City while speaking to someone miles away from me on a cell phone and they can hear my voice in less than a second. How do sound waves transfer through satellites and through air so fast?
Asked by Drazen - Sat Jun 27 02:36:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Damn technology. I think cell phones should be banned for EVER! They cause car wrecks and I can't talk to my kids without them looking down at their cellulars. Kids think they'll die without it. I grew up without a lot of things they have, and I turned out fine!
Answered by Ernie - Tells It Like It Is - Sat Jun 27 02:44:40 2009

How do I activate a new phone on my current cell contract?
Q. I am looking at upgrading the cell phone to a Blackberry. If I purchase the phone somewhere else besides my cell phone carrier store, how do I add the phone to the plan? I would like to stop using my old phone and use the new Blackberry instead and simply use the same phone number. How do I change phones?
Asked by eziegelbein - Thu Mar 15 21:49:04 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You should just be able to take the phone to the carrier and have them activate it for you. But their could be some issues with software. Because your carrier may sell their Blackberry's with their software.
Answered by kogi_202 - Thu Mar 15 21:54:41 2007

How can I transfer photos from my cell phone to my computer via Bluetooth?
Q. I have my activation on on my cell phone and my bluetooth is activated on my laptop. I can transfer from my laptop to my cell phone but not from my cell phone to my laptop. My computer says it's receiving and my cell says it's sending but nothing ever transfers - it just stays at 0% the whole time. Can someone help me figure it out?
Asked by Sara P - Mon Jun 23 00:16:05 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not too sure why this is happening, call your phone manufacturer and ask them if they can trobleshoot the problem for you!
Answered by unknown - Mon Jun 23 07:52:34 2008