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| | | | Re: uh I see it now...1st the cell companies sell your numbers to advertisers, then they ask you for a fee not to have these calls sent to your phone...they get revenue both ways and the consumer gets reamed (without the curtousy of vasoline )both ways!
Like I needed another reason for my Razr to hit the garbage can...
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join:2006-11-26
NW Minnesota | Re: uh Ah, yes! The 'spam prevention surcharge' for those who opt out of this scam and the 'spam delivery surcharge' for those who don't. | |
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| | | |  en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | Re: uh Better yet...
Phones will be required to have/use data, or pay penalties (this is already happening... many discounts on equipment require subscription to media/data packages).
I'm glad to have a corp discount plan, which doesn't require any bundled data BS to get a reasonable price on a new handset.
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join:2002-01-07
Olympia, WA Reviews:
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| said by S_engineer:I see it now...1st the cell companies sell your numbers to advertisers, then they ask you for a fee not to have these calls sent to your phone...they get revenue both ways and the consumer gets reamed (without the courtesy of Vaseline )both ways! Like I needed another reason for my Razr to hit the garbage can... That's exactly why everyone should get their cell numbers on the "Don't Call" list.
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| | | | | said by S_engineer:I see it now...1st the cell companies sell your numbers to advertisers, then they ask you for a fee not to have these calls sent to your phone...they get revenue both ways and the consumer gets reamed (without the curtousy of vasoline )both ways! Like I needed another reason for my Razr to hit the garbage can... When were the numbers sold? And what are these charges to have some sort of calls not sent to your phone?
»www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp | |
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| | | |  PolarBear03The bear formerly known as aaron8301Premium
join:2005-01-03 | Re: uh He was speaking in future tense, that's why he preceded it with "I see it now..."
In other words, that is what S_engineer  is predicting. | |
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|  swhx7Premium
join:2006-07-23
Elbonia
1 edit | said by i1me2ao:i dont think so. i use cell for conservation only..
A green phone then?
Seriously, I'm still looking for the cell phone that's just a phone. No texting, email, web, ringtones, camera, or other junk, just talk.
It's kinda like the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot and honest politicians. | |
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| | | | Re: uh You're not going to find one that has no texting, email, web or ringtones, but, you can probably find one that has no camera, don't buy a plan for texting, email, web or ringtones and set the ringtone to a standard ring sound, and just don't use the other features.
The market has moved away from the phone you're wanting, and it'd be such a niche market that your phone probably won't be created. | |
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join:2006-07-23
Elbonia | Re: uh "My car gets forty rods to the hogshead and that's the way I like it!!!"
OK, very funny. It's not the inclusion of the other things that I mind, it's that you have to be careful to avoid pushing the wrong button to avoid getting charged for something unwanted. What I'd like to see is phones that the user can control and decide what to run on them.
But yeah, they'll probably charge you one way for ads and another way for no ads. | |
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| | | | | | Re: uh A new beta version of the iPhone might be fore you.
There's a beta right now of an iPhone that is JUST a phone and a media player.
It has a screen for the keypad and to display video, and to act as the "circle" interface for the iPod..and that's it. No web, no mail, no camera, it's about 1/2 the width of the existing iPhone and about 2/3rds the over all size.
It's may be out sometime in the future (June 08) and it may not. Think of it more like an iPod with a phone...than a phone with an iPod. | |
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join:2003-09-15
Arlington, TX
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| When I started with Verizon Prepaid a couple years ago, I got a very basic Audiovox phone that had no text, web, camera, or anything fancy. It even had a plain monocrhome screen. When I switched to T-Mo Prepaid, I started out with a Samsung X495 which had no web and no camera, but had the ability to purchase wallpapers and ringtones from T-Zones. It also had IM (AOL, Yahoo, or ICQ. Could only log onto one at a time). | |
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Olympia, WA Reviews:
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| Yeah, I'm staying away from Video, Internet, and music on cell phones. I do mainly conversation, but I also do a limited amount of text messaging, and occasionally use VZ Navigator. I like text messaging because its unobtrusive; so if I'm trying to get a message to someone who's in a meeting, texting is a good way to do that without interrupting the whole meeting. I also think that being able to use my cell phone to get driving directions is a great tool in a pinch.
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| | | said by i1me2ao:i dont think so. i use cell for conservation only.. If they credit me for 1000 minutes of airtime everytime I see one.
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| Zach 58Premium
join:2006-11-26
NW Minnesota | Re: No thanks Or they'll charge $.15 per received ad. Of course, there is the option to sign up for the 100 ad package for $2.99/mo or the unlimited ad package at a mere $5.99/mo.  | |
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1 edit | Ain't that the truth. Here's my question though, will you be charged for seeing the ads because I know many carriers charge customers for video clips and such.
It reminds me of back when telemarketers would call cell phone numbers to sell their products. Because it is treated like a cell phone call, the minutes would be used up. Now, it is illegal for telemarketers to call cell phone numbers because there was numerous complaints by cell phone customers. I can see cell phone video advertising going the same way. | |
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| Re: No thanks Ok, a bit overboard with the "charge to see ad's". I know I get messages from my cell provider (well, I used to with Cingular, but not with Sprint). When THEY send you the message, it's free. Just like calling 611, which is FREE! Geez, haven't you folks EVER received a message from your provider? The bill says 611 is free also, and usually the text messages the provider sends is labeled "free" at the bottom of the message.
And to the dude who said "no text plan, and just don't use it", heh, try having someone text you by accident, and you'll know why THEY don't want all that junk on their phone. I myself have FREE unlimited text messages as part of my $30 a month plan. Oh well. 
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| | |  KylemaulLovin' My FirefoxPremium
join:2001-03-30
North Port, FL | Re: No thanks Well, until I grow an eyeball in my ear, they're wasting their effort. | |
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join:2007-04-25
Swanton, OH | My vote is no. No. But my opinion counts for nothing since I don't own a cell phone and never will. But there are already too many conduits for advertising. When will it be enough that people will get angry about it? I'm already there. | |
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join:2004-09-07
Bellingham, WA | um... No Nope don't want to see them.
Specially since I am the one who will be ending up paying the air time and messaging fees. | |
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| | If this brings the services in the level of free.. sure... Might be a good idea for letting people on a pre-paid account surf the web. Get a few ads, but dont pay a dime. If it's just a way to suck up more metered bandwidth and charge us more. Hell no. | |
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join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA | Idiot Telcos What fuckwit at the telcos thought up this drivel. It's already prohibited by law that they can't just arbitrarily beam any kind of unsolicited text message to consumer mobile phones, but now these assclowns are trying to get around that law by transmitting video. Anyone who has a cell phone should contact the FCC ASAP and let them know precisely how you feel about unsolicited video to a mobile phone that you're footing the bandwidth bill. 
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join:2004-06-22
North Richland Hills, TX | Nooooooooo This is what happens when you have internet etc... on your phone......
»www.justin.tv/ijustine | |
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
kudos:18
1 edit | Cell PHONE I got my cell PHONE for making PHONE CALLS.
Didn't want yet another video/music/camera/garage door opener/food processor/???...
Me no giva dem the option for ads! Phone no playa da vids.
Phone is - a phone! 
EDIT: Here is how ads work on *MY* Phone...
»www.virginmobileusa.com/stuff/sugarmama.do
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|  GlenQuagmireGiggidy Giggidy Giggidy GooPremium
join:2004-02-16
Grand Rapids, MI | Re: Cell PHONE I don't think you can do that with new cell phones. You can watch people setting themselves on fire through youtube but no calls.
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join:2001-04-27
Shelby, NC
kudos:1 | It's not an issue... Meh, just get Firefox Mobile with AdBlock Plus and all you problems are solved! Muhahahahhahaha! | |
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| | | Re: It's not an issue... said by netwire:Meh, just get Firefox Mobile with AdBlock Plus and all you problems are solved! Muhahahahhahaha! Yep. Spam blockers and pop-up blockers work well for computers, huh?
Sure, why not find another way to charge people $29.95 for MORE useless, ineffective software.
Next thing you know, they'll be showing countless ads at the movies.
Oh wait, they already do that.
Ok, next thing you know, stores will have ads on the food seperators or on the floors.
Dangit, they do that too.
Uhm, here's one: they'll put ads on the parking spaces at the mall.
Grrrr. they do that too.
Ad placements in videos, movies, tv shows.
Done.
I expect our currency will have ads in them soon. I may be on to something here. Perhaps we can solve the national debt and SS issues all in one swoop. we can change the motto to "In Wal-Mart we trust", for a hefty fine, of course.
Or, are we already doing that too? | |
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| | sivranBack to Opera againPremium
join:2003-09-15
Arlington, TX
kudos:1 | Re: It's not an issue... Don't forget the talking ads at Chevron gas pumps, which mercifully have a mute button but only obey it after 3 or 4 punches! | |
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join:2001-01-13
Glen Head, NY
·Optimum Online
| @#*@(*$ NO! Definitely NOT! Since I am paying for the bandwidth I am not paying for the privilege of viewing their drivel. If they want to PAY PART OF MY BILL then maybe I would think about it.
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| | According to 'some' posters, if you don't you are stealing
Remember, if you don't accept video ads on your phone, you are STEALING. You think those ads are created for free? There's a lot of people whose livelihood depend on the 'consumer' watching those ads. If you block them, or even worse, don't accept them, then you are stealing. It's just like web browsing, if you block ads you are stealing!
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|  ARGONAUTgot ping?Premium
join:2006-01-24
New Albany, IN | Re: According to 'some' posters, if you don't you are stealing You may goto GITMO and loose your citizenship if you block those Ads. | |
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|  KA3SGM- -... ...- -Premium
join:2006-01-17
West Chester, PA
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| said by karlmarx:Remember, if you don't accept video ads on your phone, you are STEALING. You think those ads are created for free? There's a lot of people whose livelihood depend on the 'consumer' watching those ads. If you block them, or even worse, don't accept them, then you are stealing. It's just like web browsing, if you block ads you are stealing! OH DAMN, I cracked the LCD on my phone, now I get to miss out on all that Advertising I was waiting to watch.
What can you do??? Accidents like this happen all the time.
Same way my DVR remote is broken.
The FF button always sticks in during commercials, so I have to smack the remote against my foot to get it to go back to Play, and I end up missing all the commercials, even the interesting GEICO ones.
Some of us have all the rotten luck.
My truck has had a problem for years, the sun visors are always getting in the way of the roadside billboards. I really need to sue GM to fix them under a recall.
I guess I can't drive on those roads anymore because someone might accuse me of stealing.
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Better then dealing with the flashing banners and popup ads with sound..
Selective viewing is what I call it. | |
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| | | | Re: According to 'some' posters, if you don't you are stealing said by MrRuckus:Well then my Sidekick3 is illegal. It goes to a proxy for its internet service which makes websites more 'sidekick friendly' and fit the screen. I browse the net more on my phone then my PC because it blocks almost all ads. Better then dealing with the flashing banners and popup ads with sound.. Selective viewing is what I call it. Most (feature-type) phones work that way actually when it comes to the internet. | |
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join:2003-02-26
Ontario, CAN
kudos:7
1 edit | They Already Show Ads...sorta when you power on and off your phone.
Like I don't know what phone network I'm subscribed to already.
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|  bencPremium
join:2007-06-17
Glen Carbon, IL | Re: They Already Show Ads...sorta One way to defeat that is to get an unlocked phone.
Another (theoretical) way is to hack the phone and change settings, but if it's possible I don't know how. | |
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| KylemaulLovin' My FirefoxPremium
join:2001-03-30
North Port, FL | LOL I still get to see the Cingular logo, not that it does any good whatsoever anymore. | |
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| | Cell phone ads? They want US to PAY to see their advertising?
On a cold day in Hell! | |
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join:2007-06-17
Glen Carbon, IL Reviews:
·Charter
| Re: YES! TRIMLINE CELL, Let me be the first customer.... I like W.E. Rotary phones too. I'm convinced that they're better than most of the modern options. I buy them off of Ebay if I have a need for another one.
I have one at home as my regular phone. They don't support certain newer features, but a little bit of cheap extra hardware takes care of those problems (i.e. Caller ID). | |
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| | | KA3SGM- -... ...- -Premium
join:2006-01-17
West Chester, PA Reviews:
·Verizon FiOS
·Cricket Broadband
| Re: YES! TRIMLINE CELL, Let me be the first customer.... WE Rotary and TT Trimlines, designed to last forever. The phone in my Kitchen is a 25 year old TT Trimline. A WECO not the OFFSHORE AT&T one.
I bet they already have the TV commercials taped:
(Your Current Phone Company Name): QWEST, VERIZON, SPRINT, NEXTEL, DEUTSCHE TELECOM, VODAPHONE, SK-TELECOM, NTT-DOCOMO ect.
Is Now The NEW AT&T 
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join:2007-06-17
Glen Carbon, IL Reviews:
·Charter
| Problem Solved Here's a solution:
- Block text messages. I know Verizon will do it if you ask, and I assume the other carriers will as well.
- If you have Internet, never connect to it unless you're actually doing something (like logging out from dial-up).
- Sign up for the Do Not Call list.
- If you get E-mail through your phone, make sure you have SPAM blocking. Then again, that's wise regardless of how you get E-mail. Sign up for a secondary E-mail address you don't tell anyone. Use it if a website asks for your E-mail and you think it'll send SPAM. I recommend Yahoo! Mail for this purpose, since they don't offer free POP access. I recommend Gmail as a primary address, since it A) offers free POP access, and B) it's not specific to any ISP. | |
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join:2005-01-17
Pompton Plains, NJ | No duh | |
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join:2000-08-19
Astoria, NY | no ads if i see any ad's it may go like this,
i mite run into a car or something when crossing the street cuz the ad distracted my attention from the traffic. where normally i just use a bluetooth head set to talk hands free. At which point i will sue the pants off my carrier, and the advertiser. | |
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| BigVe
join:2005-07-15
Gulliver, MI | Re: no ads Hmmmm! NO NO NO | |
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join:2002-02-18
Willingboro, NJ | No Ads I pay for the service so i shouldn't have to see ads. Now if I was getting FREE phone service then yes let me see that ads, but other than that, NO ADS | |
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