Free & Cheap Ringtones, Cell Phone Accessories & More
By Adam Fendelman, About.com Guide to Cell Phones
After selecting the cell phone and cell phone plan that fits your glass slipper, customization is what sets your phone apart from all your friends and makes the gadget uniquely yours. This page is dedicated to the best information we have on free ringtones, cheap ringtones and cell phone accessories such as Bluetooth earpieces. We even have various cell phone choosers and quizzes to reveal your best options following answers to 20 key questions.
- Cell Phone Choosers & Quizzes
- Free & Cheap Ringtones Galore
- Ringtone Vendor Reviews
- Cell Phone Accessories & Bluetooth
- Cell Phone Tips & Shareware
- User Answers: Share Your Stories
- Glossary: Cell Phone Definitions
- Cell Phone Image Galleries
- Cell Phone Polls
- Cell Phone FAQs
- Latest Cell Phone News (1)
- Latest Cell Phone News (2)
- Latest Cell Phone News (3)
Cell Phone Choosers & Quizzes
Choosing the best cell phone, cell phone plan, prepaid cell phone plan or ringtones for your needs needn’t be so complex. We’ve come up with the 20 most important questions that are likely to matter most to you when making these decisions. The one-of-a-kind choosers and quizzes below are fun, friendly and will reward you with valuable information to assist in your next step.
- Best Prepaid Cell Phone Plan Chooser
- Free Ringtone Personality Quiz
- Who Wants to Be a Cellular Expert?
Free & Cheap Ringtones Galore

In the world of free and cheap ringtones, there are a number of factors to take into consideration including quality, quantity, compatibility and price. This ringtones section will help you cut through all the madness and clear the air for an enjoyable ringtone experience.
- Top 5 Best Web Sites for Ringtones
- Extensive List for Best Ringtones
- Free Ringtones by Cell Phone Brand
- Free Ringtones by Carrier
Ringtone Vendor Reviews

With a sea of vendors competing for your free or cheap ringtone dollar, which can you actually trust? Which work and which don’t? Which are priced well and which aren’t? Which can’t you live without and which should you avoid? These ringtone vendor reviews will help you make sound choices.
Cell Phone Accessories & Bluetooth

This section is all about helping you accessorize, customize and personalize your cell phone. From short-range Bluetooth gadgets (i.e. for a wireless earpiece) to cell phone boosters, we have your add-on needs covered here.
- Solar-Powered Bluetooth Headset
- Motorola T215 In-Car Bluetooth
- MOTOROKR T505 In-Car Bluetooth
- MOTOPURE H12 Bluetooth Headset
Cell Phone Tips & Shareware
Want to know how to transfer cell phone pictures, videos and sounds to your computer? How do you make your cell phone into a mobile notepad? Want to create a mobile blog? Want information about cell phone software? For these questions, this section is for you.
- How to Block Your Cell Phone Number
- Is Cell Phone Insurance Worth It?
- How to Backup Text Messages
- Cell Phones vs. Smartphones
- Text Messaging Tips That Avoid Data
- Top Cell Phone Tips on Saving Money
- Transfer Pictures & Videos to a PC
- Make a Cell Phone a Mobile Notepad
- Video: Revive a Waterlogged Phone
- Video: Beginner iPhone Tips & Tricks
- Software Sorted by Cell Phone Brand
- Universal Cell Phone Software
- More on Ringtones, Software & Tips
User Answers: Share Your Stories
What’s your favorite cell phone plan? What’s your best budget cell phone? Do you have the need for 4G wireless speed? We want to hear from you. This is your chance to be published on About.com!
- Prefer a Cell Phone or Smartphone?
- Do You Use MMS to Send Pictures?
- Do You Need 4G Wireless Speed?
- What’s Your Favorite Cell Phone Plan?
- What’s Your Best Budget Cell Phone?
- Ever Have a Mobile Security Threat?
- How Important Are Ringtones to You?
- How Much Do You Use Texting?
- How Do You Save Cell Phone Money?
- Do You Use Wireless Roaming?
Glossary: Cell Phone Definitions

Understanding various cell phone acronyms doesn’t need to be complicated. What do they really mean? More important, why do they matter to you? These definitions make the techno babble simple.
- SMS vs. MMS vs. T9 vs. QWERTY
- What is GSM vs. CDMA vs. TDMA?
- 1G vs. 2G vs. 2.5G vs. 3G vs. 4G
- MVNO: Definition of MVNO
- QWERTY: Definition of QWERTY
- SAR: Definition of SAR
- EDGE: Definition of EDGE
- GSM: Definition of GSM
- CDMA: Definition of CDMA
- TDMA: Definition of TDMA
- 1G: Definition of 1G
- 2G: Definition of 2G
- 2.5G: Definition of 2.5
- 3G: Definition of 3G
- 4G: Definition of 4G
- Bluetooth: Definition of Bluetooth
- SMS: Definition of Text Messaging
- MMS: Definition of Picture Messaging
- T9: Definition of T9 Predictive Text
Cell Phone Image Galleries

Reading about cell phones is one thing, but some of us are visual learners. This section is for you. Explore our various cell phone image galleries.
Cell Phone Polls

We want your vote. Chime in on these cell phone-related About.com polls!
- Do You Prefer Contracts or No Contracts?
- Which Carrier Excels in Customer Service?
- How Much Does a Phone’s Name Matter?
- Thoughts on the iPhone 3G?
Cell Phone FAQs

Can you transfer your cell phone number? How do you block caller ID? Will cell phone insurance save you money? For frequently asked cell phone questions like these, this section is for you.
- FAQ: How to Transfer Your Number
- FAQ: Want to Jump Cell Phone Ship?
- FAQ: Contact Your Cell Phone Carrier
- FAQ: Cancel Your Home Phone?
Latest Cell Phone News (1)

What’s the latest and greatest news in the world of cell phones? Check out some of our featured cell phone news stories below.
- Swap Your Dead Battery for Free
- Father’s Day Cell Phone Gift Ideas
- Mother’s Day Cell Phone Gift Ideas
- Best Free Text Messaging Services
- Cell Phones Help Swine Flu Outbreak
- OnlineBillReview.com: Analyze & Save
- More Self-Service for Cell Phones
- Camera Quality Standards on Phones
- Big Brother: Parents Get SMS Log
- Wallpapers: Pimp Your (Cell) Phone
- Luxury MERIDIIST From TAG Heuer
- Google Launches Google Voice
- Saving Money: Verizon Wireless
- XLINK BT: Save $35 a Month
- Boost Mobile: Unlimited for $50
- Cricket Wireless: Unlimited for $45
- Saving Money: Alltel Wireless
- Free Text Messages With mjoy
- Free Expense Tracking With TextHog
- Verizon Wireless Buys Alltel Wireless
Latest Cell Phone News (2)

The cell phone landscape is changing so often that this additional section provides you with added news coverage.
- 1,000 Cell Phone Radiation Ratings
- Funding to Study Cell Phone Safety?
- Motorola Marries Google Android
- Green Phone: Samsung Blue Earth
- 4G World in Chicago
- Poll: Ban Texting While Driving?
- T-Mobile myTouch 3G Goes on Sale
- Fix for Random Palm Pre Power Down
- No-Contract Service for Seniors
- Snag a Discounted Luxury Cell Phone
- Tip: Improve Palm Pre’s Battery Life
- Second Google Phone: myTouch 3G
- Ratings: iPhone 3G S vs. Palm Pre
- How Much Do You Need Your Phone?
- Cell Coupons, Credit Cards, Contracts
- Two-Year Phone Pricing for One Year
- Earth Hits 4 Billion Mobile Connections
- Spending Too Much on Your Phone?
- iPhone 3G: Restrictive AT&T Pricing
- Noise Suppression: Nix Loud Sounds
Latest Cell Phone News (3)

There’s just that much news in the cell phone space. Here’s more.

