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12/13/05 |
Traveling with your cell phone, and your questions answered
This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German tells you how you can use your cell phone abroad and gives advice to a former AT&T Wireless customer now with Cingular. He also discusses Sprint's new music store and explains why CNET can't review Japanese cell phones.
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11/29/05 |
Buying a new cell phone, and your questions answered
This week, Kent German dishes out advice for buying a cell phone on eBay and getting a new handset without extending your contract. He also tells you what's new with Verizon's Bluetooth phones.
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11/15/05 |
Rating your carrier, and your questions answered
This week, CNET's cell phone editor brings good news on carrier messaging interoperability. He also spills the dish on the Verizon Motorola Razr cell phone and discusses the potential disadvantages of using an unlocked phone and where to find carrier ratings.
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11/1/05 |
Cell security, and your questions answered
This week, CNET's cell phone editor tells you whether a cell phone from abroad will work with Cingular, whether you can make push-to-talk calls between Nextel and Verizon phones, and how to take care of activation problems with a prepaid phone. He also helps you distinguish between cell security fears and outright paranoia.
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10/18/05 |
Merger madness, and your questions answered
Cingular Wireless and Sprint Nextel would like you to believe that their recent mergers are good for you, the customer. But not so fast: This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German offers some cautionary advice for consumers and has a few words for the carriers as well. Plus, he answers your questions about SIM cards, cell phone contracts, and more.
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10/4/05 |
Verizon's day of reckoning, and your questions answered
In this week's column, cell phone expert Kent German dishes on the lawsuit filed against Verizon Wireless over its Motorola V710 cell phone. He also gives the scoop on Cingular's upcoming push-to-talk service and MVNO carriers.
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9/20/05 |
Saying no to services
In this week's column, cell phone editor Kent German dishes advice on how to avoid being sucked into useless services. Plus, get the scoop on the durability of swivel phones, text-messaging security, and more.
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9/6/05 |
What you should know about the Sprint/Nextel merger
This week, cell phone editor Kent German gives you the lowdown on what you should expect from the merger between Sprint and Nextel. He also discusses the backlash against cell phone towers.
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8/23/05 |
Is your cell phone number for sale?
This week, cell phone editor Kent German addresses whether your cell phone number will be sold to telemarketers. He also discusses if there are any security risks associated with using an unlocked phone, the compatibility of SIM cards, and which kind of cell phone is best for troops serving in Iraq.
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8/9/05 |
Which cell phone offers the best reception?
Cell phone editor Kent German discusses which brand of cell phone offers the best reception. Plus, Kent answers your questions about SIM cards, buying accessories from auction sites, and bringing overseas cell phones back to the States.
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7/26/05 |
Stopping cell spam
This week, cell phone editor Kent German discusses cell phone memory cards, using a Sprint phone overseas, and how to create your own ring tones. He also gives advice for victims of cell phone spam.
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7/12/05 |
Put down the phone and drive
This week, cell phone editor Kent German discusses signal interference, antique cell phones, and Bluetooth radiation. He also says his piece on hands-free driving laws.
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6/28/05 |
Cell phones and radiation
This week, cell phone editor Kent German gives advice on Bluetooth syncing, offers some tips on how to choose a senior-friendly mobile, and addresses concerns about cell phone viruses and radiation.
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6/14/05 |
Help! I need coverage!
This week, cell phone guru Kent German delves deeper into the complicated world of building penetration with cell phones. He also has some tips on syncing your cell phone with your PC.
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5/31/05 |
When is nationwide coverage not nationwide?
This week, cell phone editor Kent German has answers for everything from ditching your current contract due to new coverage, acquitting cell phone insurance, and getting reception indoors. He also makes sense out of the complicated world of cell phone model numbers.
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5/17/05 |
Cell phones 101
This week, cell phone editor Kent German delves into the divide that separates CDMA and GSM technologies and explains what their differences mean to you. Plus, tips on using an unlocked phone.
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5/3/05 |
Securing your cell
Oh, it's on now. This week, CNET cell phone editor Kent German fires back at Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg and fights for the rights of the consumer. Plus, tips on how to safeguard your phone. Read on to get the scoop.
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4/19/05 |
Can you trust your carrier?
Are you always getting the runaround from your cell phone carrier? Thankfully, CNET cell phone expert Kent German is here to respond to your burning questions, even if the answer isn't pretty. Finally, what's up with the States? Why are we so far behind Europe and Asia in phone quality? Read on to find out.
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4/5/05 |
CNET's cell phone editor solves your wireless woes
Start making the calls and spreading the word: CNET's back to answer all your questions about cell phones, services, and more. Resident mobile expert Kent German is on call to dish advice and to gab about the latest cellular trends. Read the first installment and join the discussion.
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