All Posts Tagged With: "cell phones"
iPhone Launch at Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Saw Small Lines with Preorders Prevailing
The new iPhone 4 went on sale Thursday but the Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stores were relatively calm thanks to the availability of pre-orders for the device. Verizon promoted a 3:00 am pre-sale event last week and it is believed many of the consumers desperate for the new iPhone shopped online. Most outlets [...]
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to Venture with Nokia (NYSE: NOK)
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is partnering up with Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the largest maker of mobile phones in the world. The two companies have announced they will be forming a software partnership with intentions of competing with Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Nokia is planning to use Microsoft Windows program as its primary software [...]
‘Bill Shock’ Warnings to Be Issued by Verizon (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T)
Cellular phone companies like AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) will need to start letting customers know when they are close to incurring additional fees in an effort by US regulators to prevent billing ‘shocks’. Unsuspecting consumers who are not aware of the accumulating extra charges are often shocked when they receive higher than [...]
Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) and Visa (NYSE: V) Testing Cell Phones to Make Contactless Purchases
From September through the end of the year, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and Visa (NYSE: V) will be testing cellular phones for making purchases in stores in the New York City area. In October, Visa will run a similar test program with US Bancorp. Japan has been using mobile telephones to make payments for [...]
iPhone Prices Being Rolled Back at Walmart (NYSE:WMT)
The world’s largest retailer is cutting the price of the Apple (NYSE:APPL) iPhone Tuesday. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is set to cut the iPhone price down by $100 for the 16GB 3GS model, leaving consumers to pick up the phone for just $97. Walmart’s $97 iPhone sales are currently showing as available online. The deals seem only [...]
Saving Yourself from Cell Phone Companies
Cell phones are a basic means of communication in today’s society. Everyone has one, and if you don’t it can be very hard to communicate with anyone. Cell phone companies take advantage of this and charge outrageous amounts of money for their phones and their service. Here are some ways to stay connected in the [...]
T-Mobile Offering Great Holiday Deals
For many industries the fourth quarter is considered to be one of the most profitable times of the year. For the cell phone industry, this is no exception. For whatever reason, the Christmas season is when a lot of people are ending their 2 year cell phone contracts and are looking to switch carriers. Because [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
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