1. Which types of batteries have the longest life for a cell phone?
Getting straight to the point, Lithium-Ion or Li-Ion batteries have the longest battery life for cell phones. Moreover, they are very light compared to other batteries for cell phones. The only negative aspect is the price of the battery, which is the most expensive type of cell phone battery available.
2. What are the main differences between digital and analog phones?
Analog cell phones work on an older and technology that is less effective. This technology is usually more expensive. The analog service is also not compatible with the many new features coming out. Digital cell phones, on the other hand, are more company, lighter, and the battery life lasts longer. The quality of reception for digital phones are much better than analog cell phones. Digital phones support text messaging, internet and caller ID.
3. What is a dual band cell phone?
A dual band cell phone is a phone that can work over an analog and digital service together.
4. What are peak and off peak hours?
Peak hours are usually in the daytime, when cell phone networks are busy. The minutes are more expensive and the cell phone plan will usually have the smallest amount of peak minutes. If you use more than your given limit on your cell phone plan, they will be billed at a rate that is much higher than off peak time, which is the opposite of peak time. Each cell phone company has their own definition of when these hours occur.
5. What are any time minutes on my cell phone service?
Basically, anytime minutes are minutes you can use at any time. It doesn’t matter if you’re peak or off peak.
6. What is the difference between the talk time and standby time?
Standby mode is the mode your cell phone is in when you are not communicating with anyone. The power usage is minimal and the phone can remain in this way for a period of longer time. When you’re communicating to people, you’re using talk time on your cell phone. This consumes power at a faster rate.
7. What is a roaming charge?
A roaming charge is the price you pay when you make a call on your cell phone from outside your calling zone. Your calling area is defined by plan local, regional or national, and your cell phone company.
9. What do I do if I want to upgrade/downgrade or cancel my service plan?
In most cases, you can upgrade to better plan without extra cost. Although some cell phone companies may force you to extend your contract for 1 to 2 year. Degrading your plan is usually not an option and when it is, there’s often an extra cost.
9. Do I pay when someone calls my cell phone?
Yes, you are billed for the air time when you receive a call on your cell phone. However, some cell phone companies are offering unlimited incoming calls to your phone.
10. Should I buy a cell phone or look for a free cell phone?
Well, free phones usually don’t have the newest futures and are months behind the current technology. They also come with longer contracts, meaning you will have to stay with the cell phone company longer. Still, it’s possible to obtain a great deal on a free cell phone.
