Smartphones are becoming so mainstream that even the smaller carriers are now pushing them. Wirelessground.com reports that MetroPCS will soon offer a BlackBerry Curve with a very reasonably priced... Read more on wirelessground.com »
If you're needing a new cheap smartphone, the next generation Nokia E73 might suit you just fine. A review in The Washington Post gives it a thumbs up, but notes that the $70 price tag requires... Read more on The Washington Post »
Cellphone bills are no joke. Lots of minutes you may not use and hefty fees that seem excessive. Time urges readers to look for cheaper ways to buy the service you need. Good luck. Read more on Time »
While the iPhone is very popular in the press, it's not the most cost-efficient smartphone for frugal buyers. Consumers are able to acquire many other comparable smartphones by committing to a long term... Read more on Cheapism »
It's those cell phone bills -- they never fail to shock. So Money Magazine steps up with several ways you can save a few bucks on the recurring costs associated with that must-have modern convenience. Read more on Money Magazine »
Are smart phones the new loss leaders for big box retailers? It certainly seems that way. According to SmartMoney.com, mass merchandisers are offering these little devices at unbeatable prices -- Read more on SmartMoney.com »
Can you keep up with the constantly changing pricing plans for the bevy of personal communication devices? We can't. So here's CNN Money to give us all the low-down on AT&T's new plan for 3G data... Read more on CNN Money »
Attention iPhone users. Now's your chance to get an update from Skype that works on the At&T 3G network. Free calls from now through the summer, reports the Christian Science Monitor, but then you'll... Read more on Christian Science Monitor »
There's no time like the present if you're in the market for a 16GB iPhone. PC Magazine reports Walmart is slashing the price to a remarkably low $97. The catch? You have to buy a two-year service... Read more on PC Magazine »
Here's a tip, courtesy of The Washington Post, for getting the most out of your cellphone camera. Put a cheap "magnifier" in front of the lens. Hardly a Star Wars fix, but hey, if it works... Read more on The Washington Post »
Following closely on the heels of the cellphone market, pre-paid plans are beginning to make inroads into the smartphones arena. CNET reports on this growing trend, which is another piece of good... Read more on CNET »
Smartphones are certainly handy, but you pay a hefty price for the convenience. But here's an affordable option from Nokia, and a review in The Washington Post says it's far from perfect but not... Read more on The Washington Post »
If you haven't yet found a prepaid calling plan you like, just wait -- one is bound to appear at any moment. The latest entries, reports KansasCity.com come from Sprint Nextel, which is introducing... Read more on KansasCity.com »
More good news for social networking types always on the go. Bloomberg Business Week reports that Sprint is offering cheap prepaid rates that will give you unlimited texting, email, and web surfing. Read more on Bloomberg Business Week »
Get with it, folks. Unleash yourself from that overpriced cellphone contract and find your prepaid groove. The Chicago Tribune reminds us how cost-efficient (that is, cheap) prepaid plans can be. Read more on The Chicago Tribune »
Do all those prices protective cellphone accessories make you break out in hives? Well, here are some dirt cheap alternatives from WiseBread that will give you immediate relief. Read more on WiseBread »
With the growing popularity of prepaid talk time, it might be time to reconsider your contract talk time. Time notes that prepaid cell usage is a money-saver for many consumers, but you'll probably... Read more on Time »
The smartphone market sure is getting crowded. Brighthand reports that Dell is working on a new device that will have all kinds of functionality (think email, web browsing, document editing, and... Read more on Brighthand »
It had to come to this. Now you can get a multi-function phone in a watch. The Design Blog has the scoop on this cheap (as in, less than $100) device. Read more on The Design Blog »
The choices just keep expanding. Here's another entry in the smartphone world, this time from Nokia. According to PC World, the new phone is cheap (relatively speaking, that is) and sports a real... Read more on PC World »
How many communications devices do you have in your pocket? Here's a new entry from Microsoft, one that Brighthand explains is aimed at people who prefer social networking to one-on-one talking. Read more on Brighthand »
The ongoing recession is shaking up the cell phone industry. CNET reports that prepaid wireless service is now attracting more new customers than the traditional contract subscription. How locked... Read more on cnet »
If you are shocked, simply shocked, every time you receive a cell phone bill, there are several ways to make talk cheap. The Sacremento Bee has found some websites that could help you reduce those... Read more on Sacramento Bee »
More cheap smartphones. Wireless and Mobile News reports that Verizon has cut the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, after rebates. If you ever wanted... Read more on Wireless and Mobile News »
It's not quite bait-and-switch, but Verizon is now letting some smartphone customers use Skype's free calling services. Why? Because, says Seeking Alpha, prices for talk time are falling, so the... Read more on Seeking Alpha »
Price wars are a wonderful thing. According to CNN Money, the price of prepaid cell phone plans is falling as the scrappy carriers fight to lure business from the high-cost contracts offered by... Read more on CNN Money »
Forget those high-priced Apple devices; really, you can still be cool. PC Magazine found excellent alternatives for cell phones, portable media players, laptops, and more -- many at significantly... Read more on PC Magazine »
As smartphones get smarter, you'll probably have one less gadget to carry around. And that would be your cheap digital camera, according to Wired. The picture-taking capability of these communication... Read more on Wired »
Don't leave home without it...no, we're not talking about your credit card, although that's certainly a must. It's your smartphone, which, as PC World points out, can help you save tons of dough... Read more on PC World »
Mobile phones are a commonplace in much of the world, but in countries with developing economies they're still a rare luxury. Vodafone wants to change that, writes Betanews.com, with a bare-bones... Read more on betanews.com »
Verizon customers will soon have something to cheer about: cheaper phone calls through Skype. 247WallSt.com reports on increasing competition among the main phone service providers, which has led... Read more on 247WallSt.com »
Those iPhone apps keep on coming. Digitaltrends.com reports that Apple is now letting users make calls through the Web with VOIP apps that won't further burden budgets already strained by AT&T's... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »
More news from Apple: use your iPhone for VoIP calls and save yourself a bundle. The New York Times has a rundown on the variety of plans you can choose from. Stay tuned for Skype's response. Read more on The New York Times »
Just when you thought the wireless providers might be cutting you a break on your cell phone bill, think again. CNET points out that new pricing plans by the big companies might save you money on... Read more on cnet »
Don't you just love competition -- especially when it means lower prices for cash-strapped consumers? Fiercewireless.com notes that AT&T has quickly followed the trail blazed by Verizon in introducing... Read more on Fiercewireless.com »
Mobile phone companies take a lot of heat for high prices, poor service, and spotty coverage. Now customers have the chance to actually rate the providers. Intomobile reports that Zagat, which... Read more on intomobile.com »
Still looking for way to reap big-time savings? CNN Money weighs in with three big ideas to help you trim your budget this year. Read more on CNN Money »
Cellular customers of AT&T and T-Mobile USA have cause for cheer. An article in The New York Times reports on a gadget that affixes to your PC and acts as your own private cell tower. The bottom... Read more on The New York Times »
Those eye-popping cellphone bills are a thing of the past. Consumers are bidding adieu to high-cost mobile contracts, writes the Sun Sentinel, in favor of prepaid wireless. Maybe it's time to join... Read more on Sun Sentinel »
Going overseas is no excuse not to stay in touch --especially now that international calls with mobile devices are so cheap. Read this article from The New York Times and you'll find some sweet... Read more on The New York Times »
We all know that smartphones are smart, but how cheap can they get? Precentral reports you can get an amazingly cheap deal on the Pixi at places like Walmart, Amazon, and Wirefly. The catch? You... Read more on Precentral.com »
Target's aim with its Black Friday specials misses the iPhone bullseye but comes a bit closer with the iPod touch. You'll find some good deals, but not too many of them. Artoftheiphone.com has the... Read more on artoftheiphone.com »
Software rules. At least that's what makers of smartphones are learning even as prices fall for these versatile devices. According to PCWorld, consumers increasingly care about the functions and... Read more on PC World »
Pretty soon we're all going to need cell phone consultants to help us figure out which carrier offers the best (that is, cheapest) plan. Adding to the jumble is T-Mobile, with a new no-contract plan that... Read more on PC Magazine »
If you think you can't afford an iPhone, think again. The Cheapskate Blog reports on 20 free or cheap money-saving apps that may save you enough dough to cover the cost of this cool device. Read more on The Cheapskate Blog »
Keeping up with Walmart keeps getting harder to do. Forbes reports the retail giant is now offering an incredibly cheap mobile phone plan. What will they think of next? Read more on Forbes »
After holding out since the summer, AT&T is finally allowing iPhone programs that allow users to make phone calls through the internet, saving them lots of money. Read more on Financial Times »
Vonage has introduced a new application much like Google Voice, turning iPhones and Blackberries into big time money-savers, especially for anyone racking up lots of international calls. The wireless... Read more on Network World »
Cell phone bills getting you down? MSNBC has some news for you -- a web site that can help you save money by matching your usage patterns and your geographic location with the most cost-effective... Read more on MSNBC »
Service options, cell phone models, calling plans -- it's enough to give anyone a headache. So here's a blog entry, courtesy of About.com, to help you sort out the cheap from the pricey crowd, and... Read more on About.com »
Protect your iPhone now! You've got two cheap choices, according to The Consumerist: buy a cardboard case or make one from a recycled juice box. We kid you not. Read more on The Consumerist »
More good news for consumers keen to buy a smart phone. According to the Associated Press, the Palm Pre is now cheaper than ever and a new sibling of the device -- lighter and cheaper, yet -- will... Read more on Associated Press »
Enough, already! Smart phones, features phones, just regular phones...How do you decide? Verizon is betting bargain-priced data plans will entice users to sign on for its two new feature phones. Read this... Read more on Sci-tech-today.com »
If you're determined to find the chepeast Wifi phone, now might be your moment. PMP Today is letting us all in on what could be a great deal. Read more on PMP Today »
It's cheaper than ever now to take a little bit of home with you when you travel. Not literally, of course. But as The New York Times reports, the competition for those international calls is heating... Read more on The New York Times »
For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »
Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »
Deals galore these days, as cellphone makers and service providers seek out more and more new customers. If you're in the market for a new low-cost contract, check out this report from Gadgetfolder.com... Read more on Gadgetfolder.com »
Hmmm...both smartphones are pretty and slick and cost about the same. What's a frugal consumer to do? Figure out how you use the phone and then read About.com's Smartphone Guide to get a handle on the... Read more on About.com's Smartphone Guide »
More new smartphones on the market mean lower prices and more features. According to Channel Web, Nokia is about to roll out three new smartphones that are relatively affordable and stocked with lots of... Read more on Channel Web »
Those iPhone's sure are snazzy. but the monthly service fees....puh-leeze. Well, your moment may be here. PCWorld tells us At&T may soon offer a cheaper monthly contract, all the better to attract the... Read more on PC World »
Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »
