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| Tuesday, March 6, 2007 |
| Apple iPhones Enter Cingular Wireless Lineup |
There is an old adage in business that states that when a market is hugely competitive--as is the cell phone market--the winner ends up being the customer. The cell phone offerings in the last few years have definitely proved this theory, first with super-sleek phones like the RAZR, then with mean music machines like the Sony Walkman phone and now with the Apple iPhone swelling the ranks of what customers can choose from.
Apple is a company well known to the American consumer. The Macintosh computer and the iTunes-iPod combination are two examples of two instances when Apple has hit a home-run with the buying public. Now, the new Apple iPhone also promises to be a good decision on the part of this company. Partnering with Cingular, Apple is launching a product that may very well change the competitive landscape of the cell phone market.
The iPhone Cell Phone Essentials
The iPhone is advertised as being three things in one. On the outside, it has the familiar look of a wide-screen iPod, whose music functions it shares with its dedicated cousin. Also, the iPhone has a full-featured built-in web browser that allows the user to surf the 'net and view the pages on the handset's rather large screen. And naturally, the iPhone is also a cell phone. So we have 1) a music player with the familiar looks and feel of an iPod; 2) a full-featured web browser and 3) a cell phone all built into one device.
One of the things that Apple is touting as being a user-friendly innovation is the iPhone cell phone's totally menu-driven format. If you are familiar with an iPod, you'll immediately recognize this: pretty much everything on the iPhone works like the menu of your iPod, where you use your thumb to scroll through lists in which you can make your selection. While this may not be a breakthrough per se, it is refreshing to see that Apple has adapted it to voicemail messages. In other words, with the iPhone, you can not only scroll through the phone's functions (as you can with other cell phones); but also, you can scroll through your voicemail messages, which you see displayed one after the other in the menu, and select the one you want to listen to.
Other Info on the iPhone
The iPhone cell phone is the latest manifestation of how the vibrant cell phone industry is jockeying to please the consumer. It promises to be a hit, in which case it will be exciting to see how other cell phone manufacturers will react. It will be one of the first phones available for the new AT&T, which will replace the Cingular brand in the course of 2007. |
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| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 |
| Comparing Bundled Services-Phone, Internet, TV, Wireless... |
This article will allow consumers to educate themselves on the best deals possible for bundled services. In the ever changing and ultra competitive world of telecom many consumers can be confused with the many different bundled plans and services most phone companies now offer. With the implementation of bundled services consumers can now have most all telecom products (phone, tv, internet, wireless) and services provided by the same company at a lower rate than having multiple service providers. This article will categorically break down plans provided by most major telecom service providers available in th US. Each provider will be rated based on blanket availability, services offered, and cost effectiveness. These are comprehensive reviews based on research and not personal experience. Phone Companies Beware this article is designed to educate consumers and provide the best possible options for telecom services.
First up AT&T The monopolizing entity of the Big 3 phone companies few can compete with the blanket availability of AT&T's products and services worldwide. Being one of only three telecom companies that also offer wireless phone service as a part of its residential bundle which also includes its unlimited calling plan phone service, satellite TV Through Dish Network and of course the world famous ATT Yahoo DSL. Few companies can compete, but there are cheaper bundled service plans out there especially for the consumer that is not interested in cellular phone service. Here is an example of the services offered and billing for the AT&T Residential bundled services plan.
Phone Service- Order AT&T All Distance Online Select(SM) online and get unlimited local and domestic direct-dialed long distance plus great calling features.
TV Service- AT&T DISH Network entertainment package with over 60 of America's favorite channels. Includes local channels Plus Free DVR.
High Speed Internet- Yahoo DSL ATT,Plus, order Express online and receive 1 month FREE! (New residential DSL customers only. Bill credit applied after three months paid service. See offer details.)
Wireless Cell Phone- Cingular Nation 450 anytime minutes Cingular Wireless® plan with Rollover® Minutes, unlimited Mobile to Mobile minutes, and more. Plus get a $5/mo. discount with qualifying AT&T services.
Bundled Plan Total Cost $130.94/mo or less!
Well Old Ma Bell Does Have A Cost Effective Money Saving Bundle With The Most Availability! 4.5/5 Stars
Next we have Qwest Communications One of the Big 3 Telecom service providers its coverage area is limited to the Western half of the states mainly the Pacific Northwest but as far as price and overall services this company by far has the best bundled package including wireless cell phone service on the market. One Negative though No free DVR here but more channels with Direct TV as opposed to ATT Dish Network, Here are the details.
Phone Service- Digital Voice: Unlimited local and long-distance calls from your home phone to anywhere in the U.S. and now Canada, anytime. PLUS, choose up to three of your favorite calling features.
TV Service- The DIRECTV® package offers 185+ channels in 100% digital quality.
High Speed Internet- Qwest Choice DSL Deluxe with MSN. Unlimited Internet access that's up to 25 times faster than 56Kbps dial-up.
Wireless Cell Phone- 500-minute plan, free UT Starcom 7025 phone (after $10 credit on 2nd or 3rd bill, with a two-year agreement), free headset and charger, free shipping, free activation and free Unlimited Nights and Weekends Starting at 9 p.m. WHOO HOOO a FREE PHONE!
Bundled Plan Total Cost 125.96/mo
Unbeatable 5/5 stars if its available in your are choose Qwest!
Well here it is last of the Big 3 Phone companies Verizon. I'm wondering which of these companies will be around for the next 20 years with AT&T having a strangle hold on our national market. Verizon Phone company does provide some pretty stiff competition for Old Ma Bell though, Here are the details.
Phone- Verizon's Freedom Essentials provides unlimited calls to the US and Canada as well as the main basic calling features with voicemail being FREE 1 up on AT&T.
TV Service- Same Plan as Qwest with Direct TV more channels for the money as opposed to AT&T.
High Speed Internet- DSL the cable companies sure have 1 up on DSL consumers with faster speed available but in a bundle Verizon has a pretty good plan, Connection speeds up to 3.0 Mbps, More than 80 times faster than dial-up, Three installation steps here is the one negative with their DSL service in the bundle One-year commitment required.
Wireless- Well We've all heard of the network on TV and the such and Verizon Phone Company does offer wireless services as part of its bundle with 450 anytime minutes and a standard wireless plan.
Bundled Plan Total Cost 134.99-144.99/mo depending on your area.
I would have to rate them #2 amongst the Big 3 as far as services and pricing but they do have the edge on Qwest based up blanket availability.
4.5/5.0 stars
Now we go on to the cable companies that have also submitted their bids for your telephone service as well first up we have Comcast Cable Company. Well if you are truly dedicated to cable TV and internet if available in your area Comcast Cable Company is the way to go all necessary equipment is Free after mail in rebates and services are exceptional based on consumer reviews online. Here are the details.
Phone- Unlimited local and long distance in the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada from one provider. One bill for local and long distance. Keep your current phone number (subject to some restrictions).
TV Service- Over a hundred channels, plus local channels. Digital quality picture and sound. Parental Controls and an Interactive Program Guide Movies and shows you can start on your schedule with Comcast OnDemand - many included at no cost.
High Speed Internet- Comcast Highspeed Cable Internet, Speeds up to 3Mbps and a reliable connection. Anti-virus and firewall software, spam filtering and parental controls included. Always connected, no dial-up required. Up to 10 email boxes and extra storage FREE MODEM NO LEASING FEE AFTER REBATE!
With no wireless service available as part of the bundle I still have to give the Cable edge to Comcast with So many cash back offers on signup!
Bundled Plan Total Cost 99.00/mo
Next Up Charter Communications, the reviews are in some good some bad and well some just plain indifferent. Charter Communication Cable...Cable TV's answer to the Big 3 phone companies (AT&T, Qwest, Verizon) and satellite tv's quest to crush cable have assembled their own bundled telecom services package as well. Though wireless cell phone services are not offered as part of the Charter Bundle. Charter does have a few advantages that may just sway a chunk of loyal wireless consumers back to the wired world. Here are the details.
Phone- Unlimited local and long distance in the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada from one provider. One bill for local and long distance. Keep your current phone number (subject to some restrictions).
TV Service- Over a hundred channels, plus local channels. Digital quality picture and sound. Parental Controls and an Interactive Program Guide Movies and shows you can start on your schedule with Charter OnDemand - many included at no cost.
High Speed Internet- Charter Highspeed Cable Internet, Speeds up to 3Mbps and a reliable connection. Anti-virus and firewall software, spam filtering and parental controls included. Always connected, no dial-up required. Up to 10 email boxes and extra storage
Wireless Cell Phone- NA
Bundled Plan Total Cost 99.97/mo
On Demand is Pretty Nice and no matter what DSL users say cable is faster than DSL but with no wireless service it means I still have to look at another bill month to month. Limited availability Though. 4.0/5 stars
Last but not least Time Warner Cable Company Well While Competing in huge markets such as New York, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio Time Warner has a bundled services package that seems to be the best for the loyal cable consumer. Still no wireless phone service but with high speed cable internet service through Road Runner and On Demand programming as well as a free DVR included in its digital Cable package it seems to be the service to outlast Charter and Comcast in the Cable Providers rank and file in our new telecom bundled services world.
Phone- It's time for a better residential telephone service. It's time for unlimited calling to anywhere in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, plus popular calling features for one low "monthly" price.
TV Service- Time Warner Cable Over 250 Channels With features like Digital Video Recorder (DVR), you can now record anything you like and watch it later, with all the control of a VCR or a DVD. You can even pause live TV. Plus On Demand
High Speed Internet- high speed cable via Road Runner. Hey Its Cable internet always on and faster than DSL.
Wireless Cell Phone- NA
Bundled Plan Total Cost 99.97/mo
Hey I had AT&T but DSL was too unreliable I now have Charter but wish I could have Time Warner
4.0/5 stars
In closing with the market as competitive as it has become for your telecom dollars finding the best bundled services package for your home or business is just a matter of educating yourself. |
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| 12 Month Free Deals - Enjoy Free Rental For 12 Months |
One of the most preferred mobile phone deals that are being offered nowadays is the contract mobile phone deals. These deals are beneficial in many ways and one of the most essential factors because of which this deal is obtaining high responses is the 12 month free deal.
12 month free deal is largely offered under contract mobile phones. This offer basically requires signing up for a 12 months contract deal and avail 12 months free line rental. The best part of a 12 months deal is that you don't need to pay your monthly bills for the specified period. Along with that, you can earn additional benefits such as free gifts and accessories, free insurance, free texts and minutes, cash backs, and, if you are lucky enough, you might even end up getting your mobile phone absolutely free! So opt for a 12 months free line rental and enjoy latest technology with style.
Getting a 12 month free deal is not at all difficult. You can easily login to any online mobile shop in order to avail a 12 months free line rental with a handset of your choice. Surf and browse through the list of handsets available with 12 months free line rental deal. Brands like Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Siemens and many other leading mobile manufactured phones can be availed with this deal. You will come across a range of retailers offering these deals at a very affordable rate. The top online mobile retailers of UK are- Mobile Club 7, Phone box direct, e2save and 3 Mobile. These retailers offer attractive packages on the latest mobile phones. Also you will get a choice in network providers like Orange, Virgin and O2 that offer beneficial tariffs and plans including 12 months free line rental. |
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| Monday, February 26, 2007 |
| VoIP Technology Is an Amazing Discovery |
You know that life has changed just a bit when you can make calls using the internet. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) is a new technology that allows users to communicate through an internet connection. Now most of you are probably familiar with email by now. Even a few short years ago we relied on mail carriers to get our mail, but the internet change all of that. Now, thanks to VoIP you can talk cheaper than ever before.
There are a few things you need before you can start talking online with VoIP technology. You will need a VoIP adapter hooked to your pc (personal computer) before you can access it through your internet provider.
VoIP is very convenient
One of the major advantages of VoIP technology is the ability to route your incoming calls to your VoIP service. You can retrieve your calls with your VoIP connection from anywhere that has internet access. If you are a business person this can be a real life saver. You can obtain VoIP numbers in the US and UK as well as several other countries.
Go Anywhere
If you are in Europe and someone calls your VoIP number it will actually follow you and ring in Europe. Now that is state of the art technology. So, you could be on a business trip and travel all over the world and never miss an important phone call ever again. VoIP is still growing and will continue to evolve and improve as time goes on. But, you can find some wonderful VoIP service providers by searching online.
If you need more VoIP information then quickly head over to http://voip-providers-review.com where you will find helpful VoIP call tips, advice and resources to include information on VoIP information. |
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