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Posted on May 18, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

Google is switching upAndroid in an effort to gain some control from wireless carriers.

according to The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is planning to grant early access of new releases of the operating system to several mobile-device makers at once and also sell the phones directly to consumers.

until now, Google would work with only one device maker to create “lead devices,” according to The Wall Street Journal. Only once the “lead device” was produced would the company give access of the software to other mobile makers. also, all phones were sold via wireless carriers or retailers.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Google will collaborate with up to five device-makers to produce an assortment of Nexus “lead devices,” including both smartphones andtablets. These devices will run on Android’s upcoming version called Jelly Bean, which is said to debut in November. Once released, consumers in the U.S., Europe and Asia will be able to buy the devices on Google’s Web site and possibly through some retailers.

this change in Google’s strategy would allow it to make more money off of device sales and give it more control over the apps that are compatible with Android phones and tablets. this would also push wireless carriers further out of the picture.

Google has had a couple upsets with wireless carriers recently. during a public discussion earlier this month, AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson said, “Google determines what platform gets the newest releases and when.” Google retorted that this simply wasn’t true.

however, with this new move to assert more control over Android and who uses and sells it could actually prove Stephenson correct.

-answer Phones - New Customer Cell Phone Deals - (5/18/2012)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

New customer cell phone deals differ considerably from renewal and better cell phone deals. now because of intense competition in the market, cell phone companies offer attractive cell phone deals for new customers. if you are thinking of taking advantage of the new mobile revolution, you have to choose the best cell phone deal available.

Before signing a deal, go through as many plans as possible. Evaluate coverage maps to find the service providers of your area and to avoid roaming expenses. Estimate the type of network – CDMA, GSM, UMTS or TDMA – that suits the areas you call. Determine the type of plan you and your family needs. often family plans and shared calling plans can save a lot of money. Determine the time in minutes needed for the cell phone deal. A plan that offers at least 150 anytime minutes is recommended.

As a new customer, prepaid cell phone plans are better than post paid ones. Client reviews and performance surveys done by many organizations may be useful tools in determining the service of cell phone deal providers. Browsing through the Internet gives an idea about the merit of each cell phone company, model and deal plan. Online shopping of cell phones is cheaper than direct purchasing as dealer fee is avoided. Select the cell phone deal that includes lots of free gifts. make sure that voicemail facility is included in the deal at no extra cost.

If your occupation needs a lot of traveling, it is advisable to select a regional mobile phone plan. Always use trial offers that last for 14 to 30 days. then evaluate the cell phone model and services provided. A short service contract is better, even if it is costly. many cell phone providers offer great discounts over plans that involve a one or two year service contract. but failure in paying monthly calling fees will result in a huge termination penalty. Never fall for advertisements or publicity stunts. Expensive unnecessary facilities are also to be avoided. One can ask friends and acquaintances about their present deal, before arriving at a decision.

-answer Phones - KYTX CBS 19 Tyler Longview News Weather SportsRepublican U.S. Senate Candidates square off at Grassroots America Debate in Tyler - (5/17/2012)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

EAST TEXAS (KYTX) — Four out of the nine Republican U.S. Senate candidates squared off in Tyler.one of the items Republican voters will find on their ballots is the option to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare.

Glenn Addison, Ted Cruz, Craig James, Tom Leppert and Lisa Pittenger; all vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Jim Bognet was a stand-in for Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, who attended a Special Olympics event.

His absence did not go unnoticed among the candidates.

“Governor Dewhurst has debated statewide multiple times with the candidates. But, he also believes this election is not just about the candidates.”

It's about the voters.

Many East Texans came out to the debate to find out what these candidates had to say about ObamaCare and health care reform.

And they all had different ideas exactly how to address it.

“The first bill I intend to introduce in the U.S. Senate is a bill to repeal every syllable of every word of ObamaCare.”

Leppert: “We need to repeal ObamaCare, but we also need to have people who are willing to put solutions on the table so that we drive the agenda.”

Bognet: “And that's what Governor Dewhurst will fight for in Washington.”

Pittenger: “The only way health care will improve in this country is if people have freedom of choice in health care.”

They also sparred on ideas for strengthening border security — but most shared a desire to place more local control over education.

All giving voters a stronger grasp of these candidates before they head to the polls.

United States Senator Candidates

Republican Democrat

-Lela Pittenger -Paul Sadler

-Tom Leppert -Grady Yarbrough

-Ben Gambini -Addie Dainell Allen

-David Dewhurst -Sean Hubbard

-Curt Cleaver

-Glenn Addison

-Joe Agris

-Ted Cruz

-Craig James

-answer Phones - Ralph Lauren Hints From Heloise: No stamp of approval - (5/16/2012)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

I know in this economy we all try to cut corners and save, Ralph Lauren Rugby but I want to inform your readers of this.

Thank you for your time and for all the help you have given everyone through the years. — Shawn A., Youngstown, Ohio

Readers, please remember that once a stamp has been processed by the Postal Service, whether or not it has been canceled, it cannot be pasted on another envelope to use as postage. — Heloise

Dear Heloise: I love to take long, Polo Shirt soaking baths with a good book. since I received an e-reader (an electronic tablet computer to read downloaded books on), I had been afraid to get it near the tub until I came up with this solution: I seal it in a 1-gallon zippered bag, and now there’ s no fear of getting it wet! — Kay in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Check with the manufacturer to make sure humidity won’ t damage the unit. — Heloise

Dear Heloise: I like the FAQ (frequently asked questions) sections that many Web sites have today. Ralph Lauren Polo I save lots of time reading that section, instead of holding on the phone for a customer-service representative to answer a common question.

The FAQ section usually is on the bottom of the home page. — A Reader in Texas

Dear Heloise: after having my pocket picked a while back when I was out of the country, Polo Shoes I now have the number to call to report my lost or stolen card as well as my account number in my smartphone.

Usually, Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts when the card is gone, so is the account number! Finding this number can be a real hassle, especially if you are out of the country. — Robert H., Dallas

Make sure your phone is password-protected. — Heloise

WHO’ S YOUR DOCTOR?

Dear Heloise: it is helpful for people to get a business card from their doctors so they have their name, address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address.

It’ s surprising how many people are not sure of their doctor’ s name and information. Ralph Lauren Shirts it would simplify communication if they had cards to show when doctors need to coordinate care. — Ruth, via e-mail

Send a hint to Heloise, Polo by Ralph Lauren P. O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Tex. 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail it to Heloise@Heloise. com. Please include your city and state.

2012, King Features Syndicate

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-answer Phones - Sprint deploys Amdocs; Nvidia, Intellectual Ventures purchase 500 patents from IPWireless - (5/15/2012)

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

Quick news from around the Web.

@FierceWireless: RT @engadgetmobile: Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6. Article | Follow@FierceWireless

> Nvidia and Intellectual Ventures jointly acquired 500 patents from IPWireless. Article

> Verizon Wireless’ Samsung Galaxy S III appears to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 chipset. Article

> Nvidia delayed slightly the delivery of chipsets with integrated LTE modems. Article

> Nokia is looking to boost revenues from patent licensing. Article

> Apple has dropped “4G” from some of its iPad advertisements. Article

> Sprint Nextel will deploy Amdocs’ customer management product. Release

> T-Mobile USA is pushing out an Ice Cream Sandwich update to its Sensation 4G phones. Article

> LG has sold more than 1 million Optimus LTE phones in South Korea. Article

Mobile Content News

> Facebook’s CEO said mobile is a priority for the company. Article

> Apple reportedly will move away from Google Maps with its iOS 6 upgrade. Article

> Yahoo faces an uncertain mobile future following the departure of its CEO. Article

Broadband Wireless News

> one of the big hurdles for operators preparing to introduce voice over LTE is ensuring they can provide legally mandated emergency 911 access over this IP-based voice service. Article

> AT&T Mobility’s LTE network is fast, but overall data speeds on the company’s mobile networks are not quick enough to dethrone Verizon Wireless as the data king, according to a new report from wireless testing company RootMetrics. Article

> An executive with C Spire Wireless said the operator had to delay the commercial launch of its LTE network because it could not acquire suitable devices for its 700 MHz band class. Article

European Wireless News

> The Dutch senate passed net neutrality fully into law, thus concluding a process that was sparked by OTT mobile apps such as WhatsApp. Article

> French mobile operator SFR, still reeling from the impact of Free Mobile’s launch onto the market, now looks set to face some serious cost cutting as parent company Vivendi continues its efforts to develop a new strategy for the company. Article

> The European Parliament this week voted in favor of further caps on mobile roaming charges in a move that will be good for consumers’ bills, including data, but will hit operators’ revenues in the coming years. Article

And finally… Apple’s next iPhone will reportedly feature a completely new design. Article

-answer Phones - Could Windows 8 tablets arrive too late to matter? - (5/14/2012)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

As Android seems bound to overtake the tablet market share crown from the iPad, there’s a new contender on the horizon: Microsoft’s Windows 8. Granted, the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 seems to show that Microsoft did their best and have developed a decent OS, not to mention the impressive hardware announced for the upcoming Windows 8 tablets. but, it’s not all pink butterflies, as there are some that believe there’s a chance that Microsoft’s tablet OS will arrive too late to a very competitive party.

One of those people is Alan Masarek, CEO of QuickOffice (the developers of the Quickoffice app that allows iPad users to edit Microsoft Office documents). When asked to share thoughts regarding the impact that Windows 8 will make on the tablet market, Masarek was eager to point out that Microsoft will be “too late”, as there aren’t enough developers out there willing to build apps for the new platform:

“Windows 8 is a binary break from Windows 7,” said Masarek. “[Microsoft is] sprinkling a lot of dollars around to try and get the app developers to write for it and that’s not going to work. Mobile development, when you’re talking about hundreds of thousands of apps and it’s three guys and a dog somewhere, it has to happen organically. you can’t say I’m going to pick the Angry Birds guy and this guy and this guy. in the device world, the application tail wags the device dog.”

Granted, we wouldn’t expect anything else from the CEO of a company that generates its revenue via an iPad app, but as it turns out, there are others who share his vision. Jim Dempsey, Panasonic’s Business Enterprise Development Manager claims Windows 8 on ARM lacks enough juice to power tablets that consumers could consider as notebook PC replacements. unlike QuickOffice, Panasonic is a company that plans to get involved in the Windows 8 ecosystem with a tablet designed for enterprise buyers, planned for a January 2013 release date.

But nobody is willing to count Windows 8 off entirely. Mark Holleran, COO of Xplore Technologies, claims that while Microsoft is late, “they still own the enterprise applications (market). Windows 8 is no XP, the Metro tiles interface is pretty good, I like it”. Masarek also believes that Windows 8 will be a good OS, mostly because it is facing competitive opposition, thus forcing Microsoft to spend as much money as necessary to push Windows 8 tablet sales.

What do you guys think? are Windows 8 tablets a serious threat to the iPad and Android tablets? or will Windows 8 be a minor competitor in the tablet market, much like WP7 is only a small player in the smartphone market? Drop us a line in the comment section below!

-answer Phones - Verizon reps push 4G Android over iPhone - (5/12/2012)

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Want to buy an iPhone? Verizon would really, really like you to consider an alternative.

Anecdotal evidence is stacking up on chat forums and other outlets from people who say that Verizon Wireless’ sales representatives actively discouraged them from buying an iPhone and instead pushed hard for rival smartphones.

"went in to buy an iPhone 4s… but walked out with a Razr," is the headline of one typical post.

"Do sales reps hate the iphone?!" another asks.

I decided to find out for myself. I had 10 conversations with Verizon (VZ, Fortune 500) sales representatives in New York stores, on the phone, and in online chat sessions, asking about my options for a new smartphone.

Here’s what I found: Next time you walk into a Verizon store looking to buy a smartphone, expect the hard sell on a 4G Android device.

In each of the 10 discussions, representatives steered me toward either the Motorola (MMI) Droid Razr Maxx, the Droid Razr, or the LG Lucid — all 4G-capable phones running Google’s (GOOG, Fortune 500) Android software. when I asked if those devices were better than the iPhone, they responded that the iPhone was an inferior alternative because it only runs on the company’s slower 3G network.

It’s true that Verizon’s iPhone is 3G-only. Apple doesn’t yet make a version compatible with Verizon’s 4G network, which potentially offers download speeds up to 10 times faster than on 3G.

"the iPhone is a great phone, but it’s on 3G," said one representative at a Verizon Wireless store in midtown Manhattan. "I’m not going to recommend a phone that’s outdated."

"the only drawback to the iPhone is it doesn’t have 4G, and Verizon is really pushing 4G," another rep said on the phone. "Don’t get me wrong, the iPhone is a great phone. it just costs the company a lot of money for returns when customers find out that a faster 4G network is available and the iPhone’s only on 3G."

I initially told half the representatives that I wanted "a new smartphone," and half that I was interested in an iPhone.

When I said up front that I wanted an iPhone, none tried to talk me out of it. But when I followed up by asking if it was the best smartphone, they all said no.

"if that’s what you want, absolutely we’ll order it," one rep said over the phone. "But my recommendation is 4G. I’d want the fastest, best technology that’s not going to be outdated when I buy it."

"the Droid Razr Maxx is the faster of the two," another rep said in an online chat after I asked whether he thought the iPhone was my best bet.

Is Verizon asking its sales force to focus on iPhone alternatives? a company spokesman declined to give a direct answer.

"Our sales force’s mission is to ensure customers are familiar with our product line and to match the customer with the right device to best meet their needs," Verizon Wireless spokesman Tom Pica said in a written statement. "At the end of the day, our goal is that every customer is delighted with the device that they have chosen."

Carriers have motives to favor some smartphones over others. Verizon and its rivals all pay much heftier up-front subsidies for the iPhone than for other devices. Verizon is also trying to ease congestion on its 3G network by promoting its more capacious and more efficient 4G service.

Yet AT&T (T, Fortune 500), which faces similar margin and capacity constraints, pointed me directly to the iPhone each time I posed as a potential smartphone customer.

"It’s all about the 4S now," one AT&T rep said over the phone, unprovoked. "the iPhone is the most popular phone, you know what you’re getting, and it’s a status symbol you can’t get anywhere else."

A spokeswoman from Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) declined to comment for this story, but CEO Tim Cook addressed some of the company’s general issues with carriers on a conference call with analysts last month.

The iPhone has some distinct advantages for carriers over competing smartphones, he said, including "far better data efficiency." he added that iPhone customers are the least likely to leave their current carrier and defect to another, something Sprint (S, Fortune 500) CEO Dan Hesse also said in a recent interview.

"At the end of the day, I think that carriers — the vast majority of carriers, or maybe even all carriers — want to provide what their customers want to buy," Cook said.

-answer Phones - Nintendo DSi and DSi XL drop to $99 and $129 - (5/11/2012)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

(Credit:Nintendo)

It’s been a tough time for handheld game systems that aren’t phones ortablets. Sometimes, the only real solution is a price drop.

Nintendo is lowering the prices of the Nintendo DSi and DSi XL, the larger-screened version of the DSi, to prices that, frankly, most people probably imagined they’d be at anyway: $99 and $129, respectively. These prices take effect May 20. the Nintendo DSi currently has an MSRP of $149 while the DSi XL is $169, which seems ridiculous considering the more powerful but more battery-challenged Nintendo 3DS now costs $169.

Meanwhile, the Nintendo DS Lite continues to sell for $99, which is the version of the DS without any downloadable game service or cameras.

It’s a good philosophy to make the razor as cheap as possible to sell more blades: the blades, in this case, being older Nintendo DS cartridges. As summer vacations approach, at least it’s smart timing.

-answer Phones - UPDATE 2-Carphone Warehouse eyes international tie-ups - (5/11/2012)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

Wed may 9, 2012 7:54am EDT

* Q4 like-for-like revenue down 5.5 pct

* says will meet forecasts for 2011-12

* Seeking deals similar to its venture with Best Buy

LONDON, may 9 (Reuters) – Carphone Warehouse,Europe’s biggest independent mobile phone retailer, said it isseeking international partners to expand outside its coremarkets in Britain and France where consumers are under pressureand economic growth is muted.

The London-listed company said continued weakness in thelower-value pre-pay mobile phone market hit its sales in thefourth quarter, driving like-for-like revenue 5.5 percent lower.

Carphone said it would still meet forecasts for 2011-12earnings, however, as customers sign up for more profitablelong-term mobile phone contracts and buy “non-cellular” productssuch as tablets, offsetting weakness in the low-margin pre-paysegment.

“We expect to deliver full year profits for CPW Europe inline with guidance, despite the market shift from 18 to 24 monthcontracts, a material decline in the prepay market and a toughconsumer environment,” said Roger Taylor, chief executive ofCarphone Warehouse.

Taylor added the company is now looking to expand in marketslike China, Latin America and Eastern Europe, seeking similaragreements to its Global Connect venture with U.S. retailer BestBuy.

The U.S. company plans to open 14 Best Buy Mobile SWASstores within Best Buy’s China branded stores, and the GlobalConnect agreement would entitle Carphone to a 20 percent shareof incremental earnings from these SWAS stores.

“We are exploring similar what I call ‘store within a store’opportunities with business partners around the world,” Taylortold Reuters, describing it as a “capital-light model”.

“I’m traveling a lot around the world trying to explore whoare the best partners and the best markets. It’s something whichwe are very keen to do.”

In addition to China, Taylor said Mexico and some markets inSouth America and Eastern Europe have been identified aspotential areas of interest.

“[These markets] have to have characteristics that suit ourbusiness: we want high ARPUs (average revenue per unit), largepopulation, competitive environment between networks. They areall important dynamics.”

The company said in November that full year operating profitwould be at the lower end of a 135 million to 150 million poundforecast – effectively flat compared to the previous year.

The firm said on Wednesday sales at CPW Europe stores openover a year fell 5.5 percent in the three months to end-March,with connections down 19 percent.

That compared with analysts’ average forecast for alike-for-like sales fall of 5 percent, according to a companypoll, and with a third quarter decline of 4.7 percent.

“We estimate that the overall prepay market in Q4 was down30-40 percent in the UK, similar to Q3, driven by a lack ofattractively-priced smartphone products in this segment, and aweak consumer environment,” the company said in a statement.

Carphone’s Virgin Mobile France joint venture posted a 21percent rise in revenue, also reflecting growth in the postpaymarket.

“Faced with increased levels of competition in the Frenchmarket since early January, the business proved to beresilient,” the company said.

Many European retailers are struggling as shoppers aresqueezed by rising prices, subdued wages growth and governmentausterity measures and worry about the eurozone debt crisis.

Taylor said two thirds of the British populace did not own asmartphone but he expected this to change if more smartphoneswere priced between 50 pounds and 100 pounds, which would alsoboost the ailing prepay market.

“What we need is a catalyst to get the prepay market goingagain and I think the only (way) that’s going to happen is whenthere are smart phones available at that pricing point.Generally that’s below 100 pounds,” he said.

Shares in Carphone, which have lost nearly a third of theirvalue over the last year, climbed 3.8 percent by 1031 GMT onWednesday, valuing the company at around 647 million pounds($1.04 billion).

-answer Phones - Buying Cell Phones in Bulk - (5/9/2012)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Cheap Contract Mobiles

Buying and selling cell phones is a very lucrative business. Cell phones are a necessity in today’s modern life so it is always a hot commodity.

WHY YOU SHOUD BUY CELLPHONES IN BULK

When purchasing cell phones for your business, remember to buy in bulk because when you purchase more, you save more. As a phone dealer, you can really save a lot of money when you buy wholesale cell phones rather than buying one at a time. It is always best to have a large inventory of the products you are selling for convenience and getting more sales.

WHERE TO BUY CELLPHONES IN BULK

Get in touch with the largest cell phone wholesalers in the country. they offer wholesale mobile phones, wholesale phone accessories, and other discounted products such as satellite TV dishes, LCD panels, and cellular accessories.

The Internet can provide you with a long list of wholesale cell phone suppliers. you can even find one in your area. they offer great discounts, convenient payment schemes, money-back guarantees, and shipment tracking, among other things. there are also websites that offer wholesale cell phones direct from China at factory price.

There is also a market for secondhand cell phones. As a phone dealer, you can sell brand new cell phones and accessories, but you can also buy used units at a lower price and resell them to other people. This kind of cell phone trading is becoming popular because of the practicality. these secondhand cell phones cost less than the brand new ones but they still work all the same.

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