Ringtones Central - Articles related to the Telecom IndustryTelecom Industry News and Tips for Communication ImprovementHow Reliable are Cell Phones- (Found July 2, 2008 ) The alternative to voice communication is traditional text messaging, enjoyed by the young as SMS, a 'hip' communication method, and the older as the tried and true paging, a trustworthy means of communication. A carrier receives pages or text messages via a traditional dial up modem or Internet connection to their terminal, and then broadcasts the messages over their network to the appropriate wireless device. How instant is sending a text message The answer might surprise you...it depends.http://www.ringtones-central.com/how-reliable-are-cell-phones.htm What is SMS- (Found July 2, 2008 ) SMS, also known as short messaging service, is the rage in Europe and parts of Asia. Gradually SMS is gaining momentum in the US as a low cost messaging solution. SMS is defined as text messages, up to 160 characters in length, sent to mobile phones. In recent months SMS has become synonymous with any text message sent to a cell phone.http://www.ringtones-central.com/what-is-sms.htm What are Ringtones- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Ringtones are melodic sounds a cellular or cell phone makes when an incoming call or message arrives. Since cellular phones are significantly more sophisticated than landline phones, ringtones can be personalized to suit the owner's personal taste. A variety of ringtones have appealed to consumers, increasing handsets saleability.http://www.ringtones-central.com/what-are-ringtones.htm Cellular Number Portability- (Found July 2, 2008 ) In the past individuals have been forced to make decisions between the quality or clarity of service and a new number. Decidely one of the biggest reasons individuals keep service they are dissatisfied with is because they don't want to lose the number known to friends and collegeaus. The ruling, said to go into effect November 24, 2003 in top metro areas, will open the market for cellular service providers.http://www.ringtones-central.com/cellular-number-portability.htm |