Cell Phone Consumer Articles

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Read some of our informative cellular phone articles:

• Wireless Glossary
  Don't understand wireless terminology - look it up here
• Choosing a Wireless Plan
  Coverage, Pricing and Handsets
• Recycle Used Cell Phones
  Learn the Problem, the Solution, and How to Donate
• Safety Tips for Kids with Cell Phones
  If your child is getting a cell phones, learn these safety tips
• I.C.E for your Cell Phone
  In Case of Emergency - ICE your cell phone
• Local Number Portability
  Change your provider, but keep your number
• Keep Your Phone Number
  Take your phone number with you
• Wireless 911 Service
  Unique Challenges Posed by Cell Phones calling 911
• Cellular Phones at Gas Stations
  Is it dangerous to use your cell phone at a gas station?
• Cell Phone Coverage Areas
  Understanding cell phone coverage areas
• International Calls to Wireless Phones
  Surcharges on long distance calls to international wireless phones

Off Site Articles - (will open in a new window)

• Cell Phone No. 1 Driver Distraction By Joe Benton - ConsumerAffairs.Com
  Drivers who don’t pay attention or are distracted are three times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers who pay attention to the road and don't eat breakfast, talk on cell a phone or put on make-up, a new study finds.

Consumer Product Safety Commission Cell Phone Safety Tips

• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger.
  
  
• Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or jewelry.
  
  
• Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery as this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
  
  
• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
  
  
• Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking appliance, iron, or radiator.
  
  
• Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard.
  
  
• Follow battery usage, storage and charging guidelines found in the user’s guide.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 14-Feb-2007 12:42:13 MST