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Mobile data tops voice for first time
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), an association representing the high tech manufacturers and suppliers of information and communications technology, finds in its 2013 ICT Market Review & Forecast that U.S. wireless data spending…
Unfair wireless taxes irk consumers
Between federal, state and local taxes and fees, American wireless consumers are paying nearly two and a half times more in taxes and fees (17.1%) than the average sales tax rate (7.3%) applied to other taxable goods and services. And unfortunately, taxes…
ETFs and domestic violence victims
Most major wireless carriers charge "early termination fees" (ETFs) when customers cancel cell phone contracts. Typically, postpaid (as opposed to prepaid) wireless contracts lock customers into one or two year contracts in return for a free or deeply…
Should you buy an extended warranty for your phone?
Most mobile devices come with a manufacturer’s warranty—typically for one year. Often, you're given the option to purchase an extended warranty, which would cover manufacturer’s defects for some time beyond one year. Before saying yes…
Chat more sustainably
Did you just get a new cell phone? Are you wondering what to do with the old one? Recycle it! Donating or recycling cell phones, PDAs, chargers, and batteries has never been easier. When cell phones and accessories are in good working order, you can give…
Tips
By July 1, 2012, the wireless industry will launch an education campaign for consumers on the safe use of smartphones.
Data usage is measured in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB) rather than minutes. There are 1,024 KB in 1 MB, and 1,024 MB in 1 GB.
Get information about international calling from all the major wireless providers, VoIP services and smartphone manufacturers here.
To protect yourself if your phone is stolen, ask your wireless providers how to access applications that can lock, locate and erase data from stolen phones.
Some carriers send text alerts as you approach your service limits or once you begin incurring overage charges.
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