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Consumers Information For Cell Phone Users And Shoppers

Here is a collection of my best articles on number portability, catches, pitfalls and tricks that are on the way of every cell phone shopper. Read that and I guarantee you will buy a better cellular phone.
The Truth About Free Cell Phone Offers
Are Free Cell Phone offers really free? Before you buy, learn the truth about these not so free offers.
How to Choose, Replace and Maximize Your Cell Phone Battery
Learn how to take care of your cell phone battery.
5 Catches to Avoid When Buying a Cellular Phone
Have you ever purchased something only to discover that some features were not what you expected them to be. Avoid that this time with my list of five common catches that you should avoid.
The Wise Catch With Mail-in Rebates
There is almost no way to buy a cell phone without having to deal with a mail-in rebate. But, are rebates such a great deal?
How to Get a Free Used Cell Phone if Yours is Lost or Broken
I've heard all sorts of horror stories about cell phones being dropped in the toilet bowl, lost or having their antenna broken, but if it happens to you, there is hope. A forum user recently posted that interesting story of how he got his cell phone store's salesman to give him a used phone for free.
Know Your Next Phone's Radiation Level
Worried about potential health risks associated to cell phone use? Then you should know that all phones do not generate the same amount of radiation. Cnet maintains a list of radiation levels for each phones -- a good thing to check before buying a phone.
Top 5 Cheap Cell Phones
Looking for the best phones on a budget? Here is my top 5 selection.
MissingPhones.com
Report a found phone or search for yours using the phone's "IMEI" (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.

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