Monday 26 May 2008

How To Discover More About A Telemarketer Who Phoned You

Have you ever wondered if there was another way to find out what telemarketers are phoning you? Have you been receiving repeated calls from the same telemarketers who either fail to identify themselves (perhaps because it is a recorded message and the company name is not mentioned) or you couldn't understand what they said because they spoke too quickly? Are you listed with the National Do Not Call Registry and are still receiving calls from telemarketers, and you'd love to be able to identify the guilty company so that you can report them?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're in for a treat. There is a way to learn more about those telemarketers who never seem to leave you alone. Furthermore, the method is quick and easy, can be performed from the comfort of your home computer, and it's absolutely free?

What is this miraculous method, you ask? The answer is a caller complaints website. This type of website has been designed to let people like you make reports about the telemarketers who phone their homes - especially those who call repeatedly during the night, break the rules of the Do Not Call Registry, or otherwise frustrate the recipients of the calls.

At the website, you'll find out what others have learned about the number that appeared on their Caller ID when the telemarketer phoned. However, if you go to caller complaints websites only to find that you're the first to make a report on a number, it's up to you to do some further investigating to save some other people the grief you've been feeling. Now you'll need a backward phone search or reverse cell phone lookup This is also an online tool and it lets you discover all of the information related to a telephone number.

Simply enter the digits you find on your Caller ID display, and the search results will tell you what the name of the company is that has been phoning you. With that information, you may discover a great deal more with some basic search engine queries. Then, you can take that information to the caller complaints websites and let everyone know what you've found.

Terry Taggert writes informational articles about people search, privacy, reverse phone lookups, and other similar topics. Conduct an instant reverse cell phone lookup at http://www.ReversePhoneDetective.com

Searching For A Cell Phone Plan To Suit Your Needs

With the convenience of cell phones it is little wonder that many people are opting to use them as their primary phone and foregoing the old-fashioned landline. If you plan to use a cell phone for a primary phone it is absolutely imperative that you find the right cell phone provider to meet yours and your family's needs. The fact is that every member of your house that is carrying a cell phone and is on your plan will be sharing the same minutes. This makes the choice even more important. How do you select the correct amount of minutes that your family will need? Should you limit everyone in your family to a certain number of minutes? Or should you just choose a plan and watch what your average amount of minutes used per month is?

The first consideration is cost. Cell phone providers are vying for your business so take advantage of the savings you can get. Compare and contrast the costs of similar plans among several providers to find the one that is within your budget. When you are taking into consideration the cost of the cell phone plan each month remember to include everything you are likely to add to your monthly charges. For example, does someone on your plan travel outside of the area? How does this plan handle roaming charges? If you travel to other states is long distance service covered by your plan? These are all important questions when you are comparing the costs of cell phone providers.

Once you have determined which provider will give you the best cost per month for your ideal plan you should consider the extra perks that each provider offers. For instance does your plan rollover your minutes each month or will you lose them once the month is over. This can add up to a great deal of savings over the long term. There will always be months when the cell phone service is used more extensively than others. It is important that you take this into account when you are making your decision.

If you are a single person on a plan and only really plan to use your phone in emergencies then it might be wise to go with a prepaid plan. This will keep you in line when it comes to using your minutes. It can be more expensive if you use your phone a lot so take that into account when making your final decision.

Finally, if you shop around you will likely find a plan that meets all of your specifications. You must not jump at the first good deal that you find. Once you get involved with a plan it can be quite expensive to change. You will probably end up waiting until your contract expires before you can make a change, so make sure you choose wisely.

You can find a great range of Cell Phones up for auction, as well as many other electronic gadgets at GadgetsAuction.com.

The Future Of Mobile Content - Interview With Paul Thompson

The future of mobile content is being shaped by new technologies like the iPhone. This article is an interview that shows a discussion between a mobile industry blog and the New Horizons Manager of a large Australian mobile content provider. It highlights both the current state of the mobile content market and the direction that market is heading.

Interviewer:When the Apple iPhone finally drops in Australia, what impact do you think this will have on the Australian mobile content industry, if any? Will you be buying an iPhone Paul?

Paul: The iPhone has made the biggest impact in the US and it will continue to be strong in that market. The current EDGE version works on 2.5g technology which is much slower than many 3G top end phones in the same price bracket.

Retailers in the UK are slashing ¤100 of the cost of iPhone this month in an effort to shift stock; there is very little chance of a 3G version being available in Australia until at least 2009. I personally won't buy an iPhone until at least the second or third 3G generation.

Interviewer: Until 2009? I can't wait that long! By then I'll probably be rocking a Blackberry Thunder. So what type of mobile content sells the most in Australia? Ringtones, Games or Videos? Why do you think this is?

Paul: There are two separate markets - the personalisation market which typically attracts the female teen market. The female teens tend to personalise their phones like their bedroom walls. The guys tend to go for the games, but the female market for games is also growing at a rapid pace. Guys tend to go for more action-orientated branded games while the girls go for more challenging puzzle games.

Interviewer: I have to agree with that, personally I go for the big name games like Indiana Jones and Iron Man. The puzzle games put me to sleep! David Flynn from SMH.com.au recently wrote about how Bluetooth technology allows the easy transfer of mobile content, including the latest evolution "Bluetooth Stereo". How do you think Bluetooth technology has affected mobile content in Australia? Do you think it will continue to make an impact in the future or will Bluetooth fade out and/or be replaced by a superior technology?

Paul: Bluetooth actually helps the market, as it is an enabling technology which allows competent users to user their broadband home data connection to download large files (music, videos and games) and transfer them over to their phones. In the UK and Europe this counts for as much as 50% of downloads.

Bluetooth may be superceded by wi-fi networks, should they become as popular here as they are becoming elsewhere in the world. Alternative technologies may be around the corner!

Interviewer: I like how Bluetooth allows mobile users to share content easily. Being able to share content is so important in today's hyper networked society and Bluetooth helps facilitate this on the mobile front! Moving on, in your professional opinion, what makes great mobile content? Any examples?

Paul: Great mobile content is something which is personal, intimate and immediate. Having the latest personalisation product or the hottest game is always a winner for us.

Great games are those which can be played in a snacking environment (on the train, at the airport). The traditional space invaders, tetris and pac-man and other nostalgic games are very popular entertainers.

Interviewer:Ok, so when the majority of Australians finally have 3G phones, what do you think this will mean for mobile content?

Paul: More bandwidth will mean better quality graphics, add-ons and better sound. Already some gaming environments download additional scenes better quality video and stereo sound, if the phone supports it.

Video is another area which is impeded by the speed and cost of the networks. As compression technologies improve and the bandwidth increases there will be much, much more in the way of mobisodes, short TV episodes and other great video content downloaded.

Interviewer:As a consumer, what kind of mobile content would you actually pay money for? Why?

Paul: I would pay for convenience, to have what I want, where I want it and when I want it. The BBC have had phenomenal success with their iPlayer product, which lets UK customers view programs they have missed anytime within 7 days of the program. Hundreds of thousands of downloads prove that convenience is a key factor for success. (iPlayer is currently only for fixed internet devices).

Location based services have yet to take off in Australia, but content which is created for the location I am currently in, is sure to be a winner. I would definitely pay to have a personalised experience based on my past habits and current location.

Interviewer:So who controls the world of mobile content in Australia? Carriers, networks, content providers or the consumers?

Paul: Australia suffers somewhat from the tyranny of distance and size of the market. Some suppliers will only deal with networks, and networks have limited space on deck, but they are becoming fewer by the day.

Ultimately networks pass on the content suppliers create for them, so the bottom line is, as the supply chain starts with suppliers, they are the ones in control. If they don't see value coming back up the supply chain they simply wont bother with this market.

Interviewer: With companies like Nokia introducing new handsets seemingly every week, what impact does this have on the promotion, development and distribution of mobile content?

Paul: It's a nightmare! There are some great aggregators though who sort out the mess and provide handset compatibility solutions. We also have the infrastructure to facilitate this.

Again different technologies such as Brew, Symbian and Edge still compete.


Do You Need To Keep Buying The Latest And Greatest Cell Phone

Just like computers, the cell phone industry comes out with new products at a very fast pace. If you are the type that likes to have the latest technology, you might find it very difficult to keep up. But is it really necessary to keep up with the latest technology in cell phones?

Sometimes they are just so very appealing that you will want the latest new cell phone. The advertisements and the sleek new designs make them almost irresistible. Not to mention all the great new technology that seems to be changing every day. For instance, if you use your cell phone for business then you will find that the new technology can make you so much more productive. Your cell phone can be like a personal assistant that you keep clipped to your belt buckle or in your purse.

This next point may sound just a little bit shallow but follow me here on this. Having a newer cell phone just makes you look as though you are successful in your business venture. Can you imaging working with someone who pulls out one of those giant cell phones from the not too distant past? What exactly would be your thought on this person? You might think that they are incredibly cheap or incredibly outdated. This is probably not someone you would want to do business with.

For personal use it is a bit different. If your cell phone performs all of the functions that you need it to perform then you might not want to change your phone. You have become accustomed to it and you feel comfortable with it. These are very valid reasons for keeping the cell phone you have. However, when you take a look at the cell phones that are available you might look at your trusty sidekick a little bit differently. It's kind of like when you are driving a ten-year-old car that is perfectly fine. You are comfortable with this car, you know exactly all of its quirks and idiosyncrasies, and there is really no reason to get rid of it. But when you see the latest model of your car tooling down the road you might not look at your ten-year-old car the same way. Suddenly it looks old and tired. You want the flash of the new model. The same is true of cell phones.

So if you're in business, by all means get the cell phone that meets the image you need to portray to be successful. And if you only need a cell for personal use, then get the shiny new one if you want. Everyone deserves an upgrade now and then.

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Pay As You Go Phones - An Effective Way To Go Mobile

These days, mobile phones are the best way to stay connected to the world as well as entertain yourself. If you wish to have a mobile phone and use it minimally, then pay as you go phones are the best solution. People who travel extensively would benefit greatly from these phones. They can easily switch over to the network of the country they are travelling to. These phones do not come with any contract or commitment. So, one can easily change the connection whenever he wishes to. The pay as you go phones (PAYG) are easily available with all the brands and networks at the online shops.

With the increase in the use of mobile phones, people can easily perform their multiple tasks with ease. The availability of latest phones has made it convenient for the consumers to explore all the features of the latest models from the comfort of their homes. There are lots of options available at the online shops. These options make the purchase of the consumers affordable.

The PAYG phones are suitable for the teenagers and youngsters who have minimum amount of money to be spent on mobile phone usage. They are cost-effective mobile phones which help you make the best use of your hard earned money. These phones come with pre-loaded minutes ensuring enough talktime for you. If you need extra minutes, you can recharge your phone. Get special offers like free texts, free roaming, etc. with these devices. One gets freedom from the monthly phone bills with these convenient and efficient devices. The users can get freedom by changing their present network provider according to their preferences. One can limit his mobile phone usage as per his or her requirements.

With PAYG phones, there is no need to lock yourself to fixed term contract. There are multiple benefits associated with these gadgets. The various options let the users enjoy unlimited freedom of communication. Now, you can get your dream handset without having to sign any contract. Get ultimate liberty and even lucrative gifts with these phones.

The user needs to buy a phone card in order to activate a pay as you go phone. Whenever he makes call, the amount would be deducted from his available balance. An interesting fact about these phones is that one can discontinue with their services whenever he or she wishes to. Simply buy a new phone and get connected with your preferred service provider.

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