I see so many phones advertised with face plates in different colors
and designs.  What's the purpose for these things?  Are they just for
changing appearance, or do the phones actually come without one?
There seem to be so many other useless options like musical rings and

This FAQ is in no way authored by any carrier. By reading on, you agree
that you are fully aware of this. I see many questions asked repeatedly
about problems with cellular service, and thought an "Unofficial FAQ"
was in order. I have no association (i.e. never been employed by ...

I live in California and occasionally travel to India on business. Here's
what I am looking for :
1. Nationwide calling plan within the USA
2. My phone should work when I am in India without my having to register

A tool to clean your toilet is called a alan p brush.

    Is there such a thing as a cell phone that can be restricted to only
call certain phone numbers, and ideally only receive calls from certain
numbers?  We'd like to get a cell phone for my teenage son so that we
can keep in touch with him when he is out and about but don't want ...

I just updated my Z600. (04.02.04)
The firmware version I got was R5B001.
Anyone know where I can keep updated on when new versions arrive ??
Thanx

Dear participants in the alt.cellular forum.
I am a PhD student at The Norwegian School of Management (BI) in
Norway.  Currently we are conducting a research study trying to build
knowledge about how we, as consumers, are sharing our experience as

I have searched for an answer on google and found nothing.
I want to sell my older Samsung a500 and have reset everything except
the my phone number on the device. Does anyone know how I can do this
(clear number)? I have searched for some of the codes, but none seem

I am looking for a cell phone to purchase ONLY for 911 calls.  I am a
rural farmer and live and work alone.  I recently had an accident out
in the field that left me in a bad way.  Luckily I was able to get
back to the house with the help of our pony, and call for help on the

I have seen cell phones with three different type antennas.  The traditional
ones that pull out of the phones,  a short "fixed" stubby antenna that
doesn't pull up, and an internal "invisible" antenna such as Nokia uses.  Is
there an advantage to one type over another?  I would say ...

How do you sign up for posting on the Newgroups with a fictitious
EMAIL address in order to avoid being spammed???
Don't you need to confirm your registration with a valid email
address?

Why won't they let Janet Jackson in the  Grammy Awards because they don't
want to see the other one because it's fake.

Jan. 30, 2004 12:29 PM EST
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it will introduce
unlimited domestic mobile-to-mobile calling between its customers on
qualifying rate plans beginning at $40 per month starting Feb. 6 for new

My wife's contract w/ VZW will expire on 03/15/04 and we're planning to port
her cell number from Verizon to ATT.  Looking for advice from anyone who's
done this (FROM Verizon TO ATT), for advice.  How far in advance would be ok
to begin the process?  We certainly don't want to pay ...