Phone Sales

mhull87 asked:


Verizon Wireless’s website says I can purchase one of these phones for use with their service..
Nokia 6021
Nokia 2610
Nokia 2650 (flip phone)

it also says this..
Already have an international phone? You can take full advantage of Global Rental’s worldwide coverage, by purchasing a SIM card for $10.

What phones would I be able to get if I were to take that option?
I will be going to France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and the Caribbean.

I also may be going to Australia.

I don’t yet have a phone but am going to buy one, would I be able to buy a Verizon sim card, keep my current verizon number, and be able to use this new phone in the US as well?

Can I buy any unlocked cdma/gsm phone? which ones are compatible?

LONNIE

Riley Hendersen asked:


Cellular phones have become one of society’s most ubiquitous accessories. What was once the domain of the wealthy technophile is now found in nearly every pocket or handbag from pre-teens to the elderly. For many, the cellular phone has even replaced the landline phone as their only telephone service. Yet with so many people purchasing cellular phones it is amazing that so few people know what they are really buying.

Although you may have purchased your phone from a service provider, in many ways the phone is not entirely yours. Many cellular phones are not able to be used at any place or with any carrier you choose. Instead, many cellular phones are locked by the manufacturer, and you can only use certain service providers with that particular phone. That holds true for all phones, unless you have purchased an unlocked cellular phone.

Inside your cellular phone is something called a Subscriber Identity Module, or as it is more commonly known, a SIM card. The SIM card is the key to your cellular phone, and all of your phones identifying characteristics and memory functions are stored there; you might call it the brains and DNA of your phone. The SIM card can be switched from one phone to another, and it allows you to instantly activate your new phone on the network while eliminating the need to reprogram information like your contact list on your new phone.

However, despite all the freedom that the SIM card provides, it is only useful to phones that are programmed to accept certain, preprogrammed SIM cards. Consequently, your phone can only be used in selected places and on selected networks. Only an unlocked cellular phone has the capability to avoid these locks and offer true freedom of service to the owner of the phone.

When most people purchase a cellular phone from a service provider they do not realize that they phone they have purchased is almost always fitted with a network provider lock. That means that no matter how much you like that particular phone, you will not be able to use it with a SIM card from a competing provider network, or even in a country where your provider does not offer service. Further, your phone is probably programmed with features that are inherent to your provider, and therefore even if you were able to switch networks, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy many of the features that the phone had previously.

Therefore, even if your cellular phone provider “unlocks” your handset and allows you to use a new SIM card (which they will reluctantly do if certain criteria are met), many of the features you once enjoyed may no longer work. By purchasing an unlocked cellular phone you can avoid those pitfalls and enjoy flexibility that is otherwise impossible.

When you purchase an unlocked cellular phone you do not go through a typical cellular phone dealer (where the phone and service are purchased together). Instead you purchase the phone without a contract, and as long as that phone is unlocked then you can use it with any SIM Card from your previous phones, regardless of the manufacturer or provider you had previously used. Purchasing an unlocked cellular phone without a contract is usually more expensive than buying a similar locked phone with a contract from a service provider. However, the difference in price can be offset if you are an individual with a need to use different SIM cards on your phone.

For example, many phones are locked so that they will only accept domestic SIM cards, so international travel can leave you without a network. An unlocked cellular phone can use SIM cards from the country you are visiting, and this can save you money because connecting to a foreign network can be considerably less expensive when using a SIM card from that country. Domestic providers often charge exorbitant rates on foreign calls, so travelers who have high call volume when abroad can save hundreds of dollars by using an unlocked cellular phone and a foreign SIM card.

You cannot purchase an unlocked cellular phone from conventional network dealers, but if you shop at electronics stores, or from online vendors, you can find all the most popular cellular phone models that the network providers carry, and more, but without the locking restrictions that the networks imbed in their products. For those who travel and can benefit from access to many networks, an unlocked cellular phone is a very logical choice.



BRET

Jeremiah Slivka asked:


The old concept that cellular phones are merely luxurious toys is now dismissed by the growing need for it. Cellular phones now became a very essential tool for everyone including parents who want to know where their kids are on a real time basis. Business executives do business more effectively with a multi-functional cellular phone. Eve teenagers need cellular phones. Gone are the days when cellular phones are toys to show off, now cellular phones evolve to be a necessity. Thus, cellular phones of various models and designs now flood the market. There are those cellular phones that can perform many different functions but there are also those basic telephones that come in cheap.

Because of this great need and want for cellular phones, manufacturers flood the market from cheap cellular phones to high-tech cellular phones.  If you are one of those who are lucky and that you can afford high-tech cellular phones, then that is good for you, however, if you want or need a cellular phone but cannot afford high-tech cellular phones, then you may acquire a cheap cellular phone. Knowing what you need and how you need it may help you find a cellular phone with reasonable and useful features. If you are to buy a cheap cellular phone, you should never expect it to perform tasks a high tech cellular phone can give. Merely being able to send and receive calls may be enough for you to expect from your cheap cellular phone. Because you cannot afford the high definition performance of high tech cellular phone, having reasonable expectation may help you avoid throwing your cellular phone out of your window. Cellular phones especially cheap cellular phones may only give you basic communication capabilities. Having to send and receive call which is the basic function of a cellular phone may be the only functions if can offer. Thus, you need to check the reception of your cheap cellular phone, since this is the only thing it is good for, it has to perform well enough for this basic function. Sending and receiving text messages may be available for cheap cellular phone however, only on a limited basis. If your can find a cheap cellular phone that has text messaging capacity, it will be better for you. Sending and receiving internet communication may not be available for cheap cellular phone; you do not need it as much anyway. However, if you do need to be able to send and receive message in your cellular phone from internet sites, cheap cellular phone is not going to be any good.

Cheap cellular phones notwithstanding, if you can afford cellular phone plan that provide free cellular phones, you may choose a cellular phone plan that will provide free cellular phone with reasonable and advanced features. Not the high-tech cellular phone but definitely not very limited features like what you will find in cheap cellular phones. Various network companies offer this wonderful promotion and thus you may take advantage of owning a good quality cellular phone. If you can find a neat deal from a cellular phone plan, you may not need to content yourself with cheap cellular phones.

Even a simple as buying a cellular phone, one need to research a bit in order to get enough and reasonable benefit even form a meager budget, thus you may not need to settle for a cheap cellular phone.



MYLES

Bo asked:


I have had three defective phones in a three month period and verizon let me upgrade to a new phone one model newer twice. However, this was a few years ago. Does anyone know or have gotten a free upgrade to a newer model recently?

RAYMOND

Mark Etinger asked:


Did you know that cell phones are locked by providers in order to help ensure customer loyalty? If you want to use the cell phone of your choice, and you don’t want to switch providers to do so, look for unlocked cell phones. Unlocked GSM cell phones can be purchased easily and quickly, so you can start using the cell phone you want to as soon as possible.

Unlocked cell phones are those which have been designed so that the phone itself does not need to rely on a singular cell phone provider Subscriber Identification Module card. Cell phones are created with these Subscriber Identification Module cards, or SIM cards, in order to store the information and data for the individual subscriber or client - such as yourself! A locked cell phone will only recognize the SIM card of the cell phone provider for which the phone was made. This means that if you purchased your phone and your cell phone contract through Company X, your phone will only be able to read a SIM card from Company X if the phone is not one of the now readily available unlocked cell phones. The lock is put in place on the phone in order to keep the cell phone owner ‘loyal’ to the cell phone company that sponsors or provides the phone. Unlocked cell phones are those which can read the SIM cards from any cell phone service provider, not just company X. As a result, when a person wants a cell phone from a provider that they don’t presently use, they will want to find an unlocked cell phone so they can use the phone they want to without changing cell phone providers - which can cost a great deal of money if you have to cancel your present subscription, all just to get the phone of your choice.

Unlocked cell phones are created simply by unlocking the software system on the phone which prohibits the phone from reading alternate provider SIM cards. All cell phones are GSM phones. GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications. Landline phones need a physical line and/or cord to make the phone function. GSM is a digital standard which was first offered in 1991. ‘Unlocked GSM phones’ is a phrase equivalent with ‘unlocked cell phones’. Unlocked GSM phones will allow you the same benefits and positive attributes of utilizing the unlocked cell phones discussed in the previous paragraph.

Purchasing unlocked GSM phones is generally not possible when the phone is purchased from a cell phone provider. This is because the company is, again, going to want to maintain their loyal customers. However, the online world is a great place from which individuals can purchase unlocked cell phones. Online auction sites, Deal a Day sites and other Internet venues can all help consumers purchase, or potentially purchase in the case of Deal a Day sites, unlocked GSM phones. Due to the fact that there is such high competition in the Internet world, the prices for unlocked GSM phones can be very low in order to keep these online businesses competitive and functional. Using unlocked cell phones is just as easy as using any other cell phone, since the software block has already been removed for you prior to your purchase. If you have the correct education and tools, you can create your own unlocked GSM cell phones; however, for most people it would be more cost efficient and timely to simply purchase unlocked cell phones.



BRETT

Wilson Snyder asked:


Cheap cell phones unlocked offers are easier to find than most people might think. Getting a cheap unlocked cell phone is a dream come true for the individual seriously seeking an affordable cell phone offer. When seeking a cheap unlocked cell phone, the consumer can get a truly affordable phone in near new to new condition, and he or she can set up service quickly upon receipt of the cell phone in question. Cell phones that are gently used are just as good as the newer models being offered today, are sold in cheap cell phones unlocked offers, and if looking for a super inexpensive buy, next-to-new cell phones that are already unlocked are the best way to establish cell phone service.

Cheap cell phones unlocked offers come in a variety of different model offerings including those cell phones which are manufactured by leading cell phone manufacturers like LG Electronics, Nokia, Sony, Samsung, Apple, and Blackberry. Consumers that are constantly upgrading their older cell phones often offer their phones as cheap cell phones unlocked offers in an effort to recoup some of the monies spent on them; this is where the consumer on the hunt for cheap cell phones unlocked offers can benefit. These older phones which are gently used can provide a consumer with cell phone service for years to come, and they can help the consumer save a lot of money during the initial cell phone purchase.

Online auctioning sites help the consumer locate auctions associated with cheap cell phones unlocked offers. Consumers can choose whatever brand cell phone is desired, can see live prices and bidding information, and can find sellers looking to sell cell phone devices for super cheap prices. Instead of sifting through hundreds of classified ads and seeking out private sellers through hours and hours of research on the Internet, consumers can avail themselves of the expedient resources supplied at online auctioning sites. What’s more, the latter website is loaded with cell phone news, information about a variety of accessories, and a number of reviews are also presented so that consumers can have help in deciding what brands of cell phone make for the perfect purchase.

To learn more about cheap cell phones unlocked, I recommend you checking out Cheap Used Cell Phone. It is a specialized used cell phones for sale site that lists up to the minute deals on the used, refurbished and new cell phones and accessories of all popular brands. Be sure to try this website first.



THEODORE

Mobile Phone Megastore asked:


e Phone Deal? Choose Your Own

Let’s be honest: How many times have you been shopping for mobile phones and had that annoying sales advisor trying to sell the the latest and greatest mobile phone deal with that phone he’s had in the back cupboard for the last 6 months? … and you know he’s only trying to sell you that one because no-one wants it?

Well, we have decided that it’s your turn to tell us which mobile phone you want!

We have created a unique mobile phone deal creator where you can choose a mobile phone and create the deal you want on the network you want and at the price you want to pay! - No more annoying salesmen, just the deal you want, selected by you. There are three drop down lists which allow you to select the exact mobile phone you want. See our three step guide below:

Step One:

Choose the brand / make and model of the mobile phone you are looking for. We offer a really handy drop-down list full of all the brands and models of all the mobile phones that we stock.

Step Two:

Choose the contract length & price. Some people feel that a 24 month mobile phone contract is a little too long. So therefore we allow you to choose the contract length you want to take. Once you have selected the contract length we display the available tariffs, their inclusive’s and their prices below for you to select. You can also filter these results by network.

Step Three:

You can now select a free gift. Mobile phones with free gifts are becoming very popular and we have a huge selection of free gifts to choose from including games consoles and laptops.

You’re Done!

Have fun and hopefully you will find the contract mobile phone deal that’s right for you.



VINCENT

Caitlin Crosain asked:


Camera cell phones are sweeping the nation! In fact, long gone are the days when a telephone is used for the sole purpose of speaking to another person. Cell phone cameras are all the rage and you’ll soon understand why! These days, people are using phones for all sorts of things! It is without a doubt, one of the greatest inventions that we’re able to enjoy today. We use it as a form of communication. We’re able to speak with our loved ones and stay connected on a daily basis. We use it every day to conduct business on a local, national, and international scale. It is so quick and easy to use - it’s no wonder why people depend on their cell phones every day! Imagine a day in the life without a phone. We wouldn’t be able to keep abreast of what’s going on. Now, imagine not having a telephone in your home or place of business. We would be completely lost if we weren’t able to communicate with other people in a quick and efficient manner. Now, enter the cell phone and imagine the possibilities! Millions of Americans have. We use cellular phones to our advantage because they’re compact, and most importantly, mobile! We can take it anywhere we want - whether in the States, Canada, or abroad. So, there’s no excuse to stay in touch with your loved ones! You can conduct business at any time of the day or night because you’ll always have some form of mobile service as you roam from country to country. Owning a mobile phone is like having a personal organizer all to yourself - a trusty friend that will never let you down when you need it the most! Millions of Americans use wireless phones for many reasons - all of which are valid and effective as a method of communication. Many business savvy people use their cellular phones to log onto the Internet. They use their mobiles to check and send email messages, send and receive text and picture messages, access their personal and professional contacts, and keep organized daily. Even more, they’re fun to use! First of all, cell phones nowadays come small and compact. You can fit them into your briefcase or pant pocket! Women love that they can fit their mobile phones in the smallest of purses without any trouble whatsoever! Keep track of special birthdays and agenda items, make memos, download special ring-tones, and play games. Now, they’ll take your picture too, so you can capture that precious moment in time that you’ll never get again! How many times have you been somewhere and missed having your camera handy? It’s true that we don’t always think to bring a camera when we leave our homes every day. Why would we? Then again, you never know when you’ll need a camera in the case of an emergency. This is why owning a camera phone is so convenient! Now there’s no need to carry around bulky and expensive photo equipment, when you can have a camera built into your cell phone - and we all know that once you own a wireless phone, it never leaves your sight! People come to rely on their phones a lot, especially for work. If you’re the type of person that travels frequently, having access to email doesn’t always cut it. If you’re on a plane, you may not be able to access the Internet from 40,000 feet above. What if your Internet server was down when you were trying to send an important message? Your email may end up getting delayed, costing you precious time when you could have just picked up the phone and conducted your business yourself through the tried and true telephone! There is no need for hesitation. This is the reason why more and more people today are realizing the benefits of owning the ever-so-popular multi-functional cellular phone. Mobile phones are there for you when you need them the most! If you’re at the grocery and need to call home, no problem! If you’re in the car running late and on you’re way to pick up your children, no problem! You’d just pick up your telephone and it’s done. Remember how much time you’d expend looking for a pay phone when you needed it the most? Take a look around! You won’t see many pay phones anymore, simply because there’s no need! Young and old alike are using cellular phones for their own personal and professional benefit. Owning a wireless phone is just too convenient to consider alternative options! Now you can own one too! If you have the notion in your head that a cellular camera phone will be way too expensive to afford, think again! They’re becoming more and more inexpensive because they’re being made in such large quantities, and Americans are picking them up like hotcakes! People see the value in these tiny photo devices! Don’t be fooled. These phones may be small, but they pack a lot of power! Most camera phones today come with at least two mega-pixels. Some even record video images! Once you’ve captured a shot on your cell phone camera, the fun begins! Take your photo, and just as you would with a digital image, create your own work of art! Customize your photograph as you see fit. Reduce red eye, brighten or sharpen your picture, or crop and resize. It’s all up to you! Then, you can take that image and store it on your phone! Now you’ll always have that very special photo to take with you wherever you go! Better yet, share your image with a friend and spread the love! It’s so easy to enjoy cell phone cameras, no matter who you are. These amazing little telephones come in an assortment of sizes, weights, and colors, equipped with a variety of features perfectly suited to meet your needs. Whether you use your cellular phone for business or professional use, there’s something out there for you! Imagine the convenience and the money you’ll save. It’s important to know that digital cameras are dominating the market today. They’re handy, affordable, easy to use, and inexpensive to maintain. Cellular camera phones are no different! With digital photos taken on your camera phone, you can print your images quickly and effortlessly. Print your favorite photos on professional photo paper in the comfort of your own home. Why not save it to disk and share it online with friends and family. The sky is the limit! More importantly, you’ll end up saving money! Think about it. With a digital camera phone, you can view your images right away! That means that if you don’t like a picture that you took, you can easily delete it. If you like it, store it and enjoy it! Remember, when you use a manual camera that requires film, you have no choice but to send it off to the lab for printing. You’ll end up paying for every single shot, whether good or bad. With digital images, you have the freedom to print what YOU want instantly, hence saving you valuable money and precious time! Why spend your time waiting to get your prints back from your vacation or a work function, when you can access them instantly on your phone camera! Choose from top of the line cellular camera phones today! Again, these phones are being made to serve the general population, so it’ll be important for consumers to do their research before settling on a make and model. If it’s important for you to have high quality shots taken on your cellular phone with a camera, make sure that your telephone comes with at least 2 mega-pixels for high quality shots. It may be a little more expensive than the typical mobile phone, without the camera feature, but it’s proving to be well worth it - and if you’re a new subscriber, you may get the deal of a lifetime! You could easily get your wireless camera phone for free if you sign a contract! Typically, higher end phones will also come equipped with many valuable features that one can use at their discretion. Undoubtedly, it is truly amazing what wireless mobile phones can do nowadays. Without question, cell phones are being used as a highly effective method of communication. Adding a camera feature to that list only enhances your already stellar communication device. So, if you’re thinking about getting yourself one of these amazing wireless camera phones, this is what you need to look for. First, you’ll need to pick from a wide variety of reputable cellular carriers. Narrow it down to a couple of your favorite companies. Ask your friends and colleagues to give you feedback about their phone and cellular carriers. It’s always best to go right to the source. If someone is happy with their service, they will let you know! It’s also important to note that most of the bigger cell phone companies typically offer Americans the same types of deals. So, if you’re looking for more minutes during the day, free nation-wide long distance, or evening and weekend minutes, choose wisely! Many companies offer the same types of phones, so it’s best to choose what cell phone company will best suit your needs first. This also means deciding whether you want to go monthly or with a prepaid cell phone plan. Again, the choice is up to you! Going monthly offers consumers more value and bang for their buck, but some consumers can’t justify all the minutes and features. Some people use their phones in the case of an emergency only and don’t want to be burdened with monthly charges. Whatever suits your fancy, pick the phone, company, and cellular phone plan that rings true to your heart! Whether you choose a Sprint, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, or Motorola phone - be rest assured that you’ll have a great phone to call your very own! So, get out there and explore your options. You’ll be surprised at just how much is readily available for consumers like yourself to enjoy! Let your cellular phone work FOR you. Use it as a personal organizer. Take pictures when you please. Get online! Most importantly, stay in touch! The lines of communication are open and ready for the taking. So what are you waiting for?



LOGAN

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GLENN

Rose Li asked:


The world of the mobile phone is a confusing one these days, particularly for those wondering how to start a cell phone business. Few things are perhaps as confusing as GSM frequencies and GSM phones that seem to work in some parts of the world but not in others.

Multiple band cell phones and GSM frequencies can be especially confusing for anyone wondering how to start a cell phone business.

So what is the background behind the GSM network?

The GSM network was first suggested by a group of European technicians and policy makers in 1982 and it didn’t take long for consumers and phone makers to adopt the new network after it first emerged in 1991. It wasn’t long before there was growing GSM coverage in an increasing number of countries.

The GSM world grew quickly. There were more than one million subscribers spread over 70 carriers in 30 countries by the end of 1993.

Not only did the new GSM mobile network send and receive all of its information digitally, making it the first 2G mobile phone to be developed it also gave users a great deal of freedom on what they did with it. For the first time they were able to send short written messages to each other for a fraction of the price of a phone call, they could change their carrier and/or go to a different country without getting a new phone.

All they needed to do was to take one GSM SIM card out and replace it with another GSM card and they were in business.

But, as the unknown powers of the world decree, things shouldn’t be that easy and the GSM frequencies set by most of the GSM networks had already been assigned to other purposes by the powers that be.

So, in a situation very similar to TV watchers and people with surveillance systems, a phone that worked in Sussex England wouldn’t pick up anything in San Antonio in the US. Basically it wasn’t a case of one GSM frequency fits all.

As a result, many cell phone makers create cell phones that can work with more than one band with some working with as many as 4 bands.

Still this doesn’t mean there aren’t questions and people are often left asking:

* What is GSM?

* What are the GSM frequencies?

* Why do GSM phones have more than one band?

* Will different frequencies work in different areas?

* How can I check if a phone will work in a particular area?

* How are multiple band phones defined and where will they work?

We’re going to attempt to look at those questions in this article.

What is GSM?

GSM, Global System for Mobile communications (or the Acronym formally known as Groupe Spécial Mobile) is a wireless transmission standard used for mobile phones and, recently wireless modems. GSM and CDMA differ because GSM networks use a SIM card to store all the necessary information to send and receive calls where with CDMA phones everything is kept on the phones.

If you are looking at how to start a cell phone business and you don’t have thousands in working capital GSM mobile phones will probably be a better option than CDMA as they won’t be attached to a particular carrier and don’t require you to be licensed to a particular provider to sell unlocked cell phones.

Another reason to select GSM over CDMA is that it will open up the potential customer base for each phone. As unlocked gsm phones can be used with any GSM networks. To date there is no such thing as an unlocked CDMA phone. When it comes to cell phone plans most providers (especially those in the states) love CDMA phones because it locks their consumers to them.

Why do GSM phones have more than one band?

GSM Phones come with more than one band so that they will work in more than one country as there is more than one GSM frequency and they are not universally transmitted.

As a result, wholesale cellphone manufacturers make GSM and GPRS phones with multiple cell phone bands so that they can work in multiple countries. Most cell phones work on two, three or even four bands. Quad band phones are the most flexible as they can be used all over the world and are often called international phones as a result.

How are multiple band phones defined and where will they work?

Multiple band phones are usually defined by how many GSM frequencies they can operate on and usually come in four different categories, dual band, tri band and quad band. If thinking about how to start a cell phone business it is important to remember the different type of bands as it could mean the difference between your customer getting a high performance phone that they’re happy with and can and them getting a shiny and costly paperweight.

Dual band phone works with two GSM frequencies and, depending on where the phone is made will probably work for the frequencies 900MHz and 1800MHz. These phones are usually less expensive than other types of cell phone and it can be a good way to get a cheap cell phone that will still send SMS MMS and act as a WAP cell phone.

The tri band phone runs on three frequencies and can be used in most countries. This unlocked GSM cell phone is a cheaper option than the quad band phone but safer than a dual band phone.

Quad band phones, or international phones as they are sometimes called, use four bands and can be used anywhere in the world. If you are looking to start a mobile phone business and you wonder what is an unlocked phone guaranteed to sell well and give you the least trouble with customers it will probably be this type of cellphone.

What Are The GSM Frequencies?

Almost all of the world works on the frequencies 850Mhz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900Mhz and in some rare circumstances 400MHz although there are some other frequencies in other locations.

Thankfully too areas where each frequencies work is fairly easy to define in the very general sense (although it always pays to check). So when you’re looking for what areas a cellular phone will work in you should be able to follow a rough guide.

So which areas use GSM 900 and 1800 MHZ signals and which areas use the GSM 850Mhz and 1900MHz frequencies can usually be broken into two groups.

If you are traveling in with your cell phone in Oceania, Africa, Europe, Asia (except for Japan and Korea), the Middle East, Brazil and the Baltic region and looking for roaming networks then mobile network coverage will be either 900MHz, 1800MHz or 900MHz and 1800MHz.

If you are looking for a GSM world phone that will work in the US or South America then you’re better sticking with a wireless cell phone that’ll work on the 850Mhz and 1900MHz bands.

Will different frequencies work in different areas?

With the majority of the GSM world being broken into two main groups (those that take Most of the GSM world is roughly broken up into four main frequencies 900MHz and/or 1800MHz and 850Mhz and/or 1900MHz most unlocked GSM phones will work on one, two or three of the GSM frequencies around the world giving you some level of international roaming on an unlocked phone.

However, you possibly won’t get any joy if for example you take a dual band phone designed for Europe and Asia and then try to use that bluetooth phone in the US.

How can I check if a phone will work in a particular area?

There are two ways to check if a phone will work in a particular area; the first is to get the phone band, which can usually be found on the product description.

If you’re working through how to start a cell phone business and considering phones to stock, it doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about a multimedia mobile, WAP phone or GSM watch phone, the process should be the same. If you are sourcing cell phones from a wholesale supplier or wholesale dropship vendor put the ball into their court. They should have that information on their website or product advertising material for the unlocked cell phone.

Once you’ve got the GSM frequency the GSM phone worked on you can make sure it will work in your area.

If you are looking for a cellphone for yourself this could be as easy as calling your local service provider, or looking it up on sites like GSMworld dot com or worldtimezones dot com.

If you are wondering how to start a cell phone business then your best course of action is to list the frequencies on the description for the GSM cell phone, along with the phone’s other features (like if it is a music phone or it has a good cell phone camera) and tell the person who wants to buy unlocked cell phones from you which parts of the world it will probably work in.

So it looks like cell phone bands and GSM frequencies aren’t that scary after. It’s just a case of knowing where to look and ensuring you’ve got the right phone for the right location.

Learn more about cell phone bands and the other great hints on how to start a cell phone business at http://www.chinavasion.com. Your best source of international cell phones and unlocked cell phones online today.



BRYAN