MakeUseOf Directory » Carrier Related http://www.makeuseof.com/dir Directory 2.0 : Free Web Applications and Mobile Tools Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 DeadCellZones: Find A Carrier With The Best Cellphone Coverage in Area http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/deadcellzones-check-which-carrier-provides-the-best-cellphone-coverage-in-your-area/ http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/deadcellzones-check-which-carrier-provides-the-best-cellphone-coverage-in-your-area/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:24:32 +0000 kaly http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/?p=14739

DeadCellZones: Find A Carrier With The Best Cellphone Coverage in Area

]]> DeadCellZones is a consumer generated map of locations with cellphone coverage problems across US. It maps over 100,000 cell phone complaints submitted by customers of major cellphone carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless… etc. The site comes in handy if you want to find out which cellphone carrier provides the best cellphone coverage in your area.

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You can search or zoom into a particular address to see how many complaints were submitted there. All complaints are pinned as colored markers, clicking any marker shows date and details. Complaints can be also be sorted by cell phone carrier.

Additionally, you can contribute by submitting cellphone reception problems you experience at any location.

Features:

  • Check out cell mobile reception signal problems in your area.
  • Supported carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile  Verizon Wireless and others.
  • 100,000+ cell phone complaints submitted by customers.
  • Submit your own review for any area.
  • iPhone version supported.
  • US Only.
  • Similar sites: SignalMap and GotReception.

Check out Deadcellzones @ www.deadcellzones.com



DeadCellZones: Find A Carrier With The Best Cellphone Coverage in Area

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TrapCall: Lets You View Blocked Caller ID

]]> TrapCall is a service that allows you to you view blocked Caller ID of an anonymous caller. It requires no software or hardware downloads, works with any cellphone and currently available to AT&T and T-Mobile subscribers in US, with support for other major carriers promised within weeks. Basic service is free, which includes unmasking blocked numbers and blacklisting unwanted callers. Paid plans include additional features like Voicemail transcriptions, Toll free support, Missed calls alerts and more, with 15 days Trial for each plan.

How it works:

  1. Sign up with the service
  2. Key in provided numbers in your cellphone
  3. When you a receive a call from a blocked number, just reject it.
  4. The number is sent to the company server, unmasked and sent back to your voicemail.

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Features:

  • Reveal blocked phone number of the caller.
  • No need to download additional software or hardware.
  • Use basic service free or sign up for paid plans for additional features.
  • Works with all cellphones, supported by AT&T and T-Mobile. Other carriers to follow.
  • Currently available only in the US

Check out TrapCall @ www.trapcall.com



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GotReception: Check Mobile Coverage in Your Area

]]> Want to find out which cellphone carrier provides the best mobile signal coverage in your area? GotReception.com is website where you can enter location (US only) and get back a mapped data of user reviews and cell towers for that area. The site boasts more than 38,000 consumer submitted reviews.

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Works simple, just type in your zip code or address, select the carrier and then click on “Go” button.  GotReception will then process your request and present all related data on the map.

Additionally you can contribute and share your experiences with others by posting your own ratings for your carrier for any location.

Features:

  • Check out cell mobile coverage and reception signal for your area.
  • Currently supported carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.
  • 38,945 consumer submitted reviews.
  • Submit your own review for any area.
  • United States Only
  • Similar website: SignalMap.

Check out GotReception @ www.gotreception.com



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BillShrink : Compare Mobile Plans based on Your Needs

]]> Don’t know if you are getting the best deal with your current cell phone plan. Enter Billshrink, 100% free web service where you can instantly compare 100+ mobile plans and find the best plan for your cell phone. And it only takes about 3-4 minutes.

First you need to provide some information about your location and usage preferences/requirements (i.e. avgerage daily talk time, whether you need data plan, SMS usage, network coverage, average phone bill etc.). Then, BillShrink will list all available cell phone plans starting from the cheapest. Along with everything else it also tells you how much you will be actually saving.

BillShrink - Compare Mobile Plans

Features:

  • Find the best mobile contract for your needs.
  • Highly customizable: Considers factors such as which areas/networks you call often, daily talk time, data usage and so on.
  • Enter your phone usage details manually or (Optionally) import them directly from the phone bill.
  • Sort recommended results by monthly price, the amount it can save, overall rank, and signal strength.
  • Map with a visual representation of each carrier’s coverage/signal strength.
  • Set BillShrink to re-analyze your profile on a monthly basis and send you email alerts in case there are better deals.
  • Note: The service is quite new so once in a while some small things may not works as expected.

Check out BillShrink @ www.billshrink.com



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PhoneSpell: What does your Phone Number Spell ?

]]> Do you ever wonder what your Phone Number spells ? What if it can be associated with a memorable phrase or a couple of fun words. PhoenSpell is the website to find this out. Here you can check what the letters that are associated with your phone number spell out.

PhoneSpell - What does your Phone Number Spell ?

Stuff you can do on PhoneSpell:

  • Enter your full phone number and find out what memorable words or phrases it spells (see the image above).
  • Type-in words and see what is the corresponding phone number.
  • Enter the start of a number and see what words start with those digits.
  • Enter lettered number and let PhoneSpell dial it for you.
  • Got Nintendo Wii? Enter 16-digit Wii code and see if it spells out something fun and easy-to-remember.

For additional information and how to guides see PhoneSpell FAQ page.

Check out PhoneSpell @ www.phonespell.org



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Watch My Cell: Never Go Over Your Balance Again!

]]> Tired of going over on your cellphone bill every month? Enter Watchmycell. This handy application can periodically check your cell phone balance and alert you when you’re close to going over. No need to register, just download WatchMyCell desktop client, provide it with some account basics and configure your alert settings. Done!

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Features

  • Receive alerts by email or SMS (text messages).
  • All entered details are saved only on your desktop.
  • Supported mobile carriers: Cingular / AT&T, Sprint / Nextel, T-mobile and Verizon.
  • WatchMyCell desktop client: Windows XP and Vista only.

Check out WatchMyCell @ www.watchmycell.com



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CellSwapper: Quick Way To Swap Your Mobile Plan

]]> Extremely useful service/marketplace where you can (1) transfer your current cell phone contract to someone else, OR (2) get a free plan with only a short term contract (no activation fees).

CellSwapper - Get Out of your Mobile Contract without any Fees

Quick Overview

  • Transfer your mobile contract to someone else.
  • Find convenient service plan with a short term contract (as short as 1 month).
  • Original Contract holders: 18.95 $ service fee for successful contract transfer.
  • Absolutely free for people taking over the contract.
  • Receive incentives (cash or mobile phone) for taking over someone’s contract.
  • Get guided help with transfer process.
  • Currently available in US, United Kingdom and Canada.

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Check out CellSwapper @ www.cellswapper.com



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