By: Lewis Leake, Jr.
First of all, a “locked” cell phone only recognizes a SIM card from a particular carrier. This “lock” is software that makes sure that only that particular carrier is recognized.
An unlocked cell phone is a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) cellular phone that has been “unlocked” so that they will work [...]

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By: Lewis Leake, Jr.
Can you really get a free prepaid cell phone card? A friend of mine asked me this question just a few days ago. My first reaction was to say no you can’t. Why would a company want to do that?

Then I thought about it some and came to the conclusion that I [...]

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By: Lewis Leake, Jr.
A Bluetooth wireless headset is the way to go if you really want the freedom to use your cell phone almost anywhere.
Bluetooth headsets are normally larger than wired headsets, mainly because the battery has to be included. This extra size will determine how the headset will feel once mounted around your ear.

The [...]

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by Steven Wade
Unlocked Cell Phones, for Those who like to roam
Having finished your mobile phone contract, what are you left with. Maybe it’s a really good mobile phone. Well most networks lock there phones so that you can only use them on their network. This is when getting an unlocked cell phone will pay off. [...]

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We all know that cell phone batteries don’t last for an extremely long time. However, the number of charge cycles you get before replacement is necessary can vary greatly from about 300 to 800 depending on how you take care of your cell phone battery. In addition, how you care for your cell phone batteries [...]

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