Having noticed previously that the search term "mosquito ringtone" was bringing people to the site, I decided to investigate exactly how a mosquito ringtone worked, or rather *if* it worked at all.

I started searching for a number of sites and finally found one that had samples of various ringtones. You can put a mosquito ringtone on any cell phone, locked or unlocked. The ringtones were split up supposedly as to what someone 14-20 could hear, someone 21-29 could hear and so on. I called my 14-year old daughter in the room and started playing them.

At we could both hear the ones that were in the 14-39 year range. Then when we got into the supposed range that people 40 and over can't hear, it got interesting. I heard a faint "click" and nothing more. My daughter however heard an annoying high pitched sound (hence the mosquito). Suddenly I felt like she had the acute hearing of a dog and my own ability to hear was seriously diminished.

We decided we needed a qualifier. I called up my daughter's best friend and asked if her mom was busy, they both came over and we repeated the test. Again we all heard the 14-29 range. At 30 and over, the other mom and I were cut out of hearing the ring tones after that but both girls described them as high pitched and annoying.

So there you have it, mosquito ringtones are actually the real deal but for how long? Guess I'll stick to Modern Age by the Strokes as my ringtone, at least I can hear it!

Labels: cell-phone, gifts, mobile-ringtones, unlocked-cell-phone, unlocked-phones

So, there you were on the bus, in your favorite restaurant or just outside on the sidewalk and you got a call and it's a call you've been waiting on with news you've been waiting on and then ...nothing. You tried to call the person back to let them know the call dropped and you couldn't get a signal.
After five minutes or so you were able to get a signal and the minute you started talking, your call dropped again. A couple of minutes later your phone rings and in the middle of the ringtone - it dies again.

You curse sun spots, your cell phone carrier and even your phone - it may not have been any of those things. It may have been a someone using a personal cell phone blocker. For under $50, people can purchase a device that effectively kills all cell phone reception in a 2-to-40 foot area. The devices themselves are roughly the size of cell phones, usually black and have three rubber capped antennae on the top about one to two inches in length. They can be hidden easily in a pocket and don't have to be removed from clothing to work. Someone would just need to reach into their pocket, push the button and all cell phone signals will be halted.

These devices are illegal in many countries, but that doesn't stop them from being sold online and shipped. Customs can't catch everything so some people are getting them and using them. It's currently a problem in Europe with only a limited number of incidents in the United States.

However next time you're trying to talk to someone and you keep getting dropped, look around to see if anyone is looking at you and smirking, it may just be someone with a cell phone killer.

Labels: cell-phone, mobile-ringtones

Want to give the one you adore a really fun and unusual holiday gift? It all starts with upgrading their phone.

Plan a fun night for the two of you after the festivities are over and put together a bag to be opened when the two of you can be alone after the party guests have gone home.

First of all, get a better phone for your gift recipient. They may like a flip phone or a slide model, with or without a camera, it doesn't matter you can find a phone with all the bells and whistles and if you want to get a really good deal, forgo the high prices of your wireless carrier and go for an unlocked phone.

An unlocked phone is just a cell phone that will work on any network. It's just a matter of inserting the SIM card from the current phone into the new phone and it will work beautifully. Then make it a little more special and download a special ringtone. It could be the song that was playing when you first met, the song that you consider to be "your song" as a couple or just a current fave that you both have. From the most obscure to the most popular songs, you can find it as a ring tone and load it onto the phone before you give it.

Include a couple of scented candles and maybe a little cell phone bling for a fun touch. A cell phone charm or cover will make a great accessory. For added smiles, as you hand the bag to your love, slyly dial the number on the phone you're giving them so the song you're set up will play.

After the craziness of the holidays winds down, give the one you love a gift they will appreciate and use all throughout the year and when you give it to them, make the occasion as special as they are.

Labels: cell-phone, gifts, mobile-ringtones, unlocked-cell-phone, unlocked-phones

Over the past 2 years, many a parent has gotten an eye-opening cell phone bill due to their teen's text messaging.

When you were a teen, you probably spent endless hours chatting on the phone. Times have changed and text messaging is the way most teens spend their time communicating and that's where the surprises can happen. If you went for a low monthly cost cell phone plan in the beginning, you may have neglected to look at the pricing for text messaging. When an overzealous teen has been texting non-stop for one billing cycle and then you see the results, it can be shocking. Some parents have reported bills in the hundreds of dollars range.

There are a good number of cell phone plans that will allow for unlimited text messaging or text messaging for free with anyone else on the carrier's network. It's a good idea to search around for a cell phone plan that will allow for the maximum number of text messages along with being a good monthly deal for your bank account.

Another option some parents opt for is to get a "Pay as You Go" type of account with the cheapest cell phone possible and then upgrade to an unlocked cell phone with a better keypad for text messaging. The parents either let the teens earn their cell phone time through chores done and good grades or older teens can work a part time job and learn a fast lesson in both budgeting and responsibility when they are paying for their own text messaging time.

You don't have to be at war with your teen over text messaging, there are some easy solutions - just choose the option that will save you the most money in the long run.

Labels: cell-phone, mobile-ringtones, unlocked-cell-phone, unlocked-phones

Want to get someone a great gift this holiday season and you want it to be something they will both appreciate and use? Make it an unlocked cell phone!

You've probably seen the term "unlocked phone" around and most unlocked phones are a really good deal. You've probably seen the Subscriber Identification Module or SIM card in your phone at one time or another and a locked phone will only recognize that SIM card from a specific carrier. The "lock" is what keeps the phone only communicating to one specific carrier for which the SIM card was made. The beauty of an unlocked phone is that it will recognize any SIM card from any carrier. This means if you want to get someone a really terrific cell phone and upgrade from what they currently have - it can allow someone to have a much better cell phone with that heft "direct from the carrier" price tag. The major brands are all available including Motorola unlocked phones, LG, Samsung, Nokia and more.

If you decide to get someone an unlocked cell phone as a holiday gift, along with their new cell phone, get them some mobile ring tone credits and maybe a little cell phone "bling" to let them add accessories to their cell phones like charms or unique cell phone covers. Another great gift you can toss in their stocking is a gift certificate for a few mobile ring tones.

An unlocked cell phone can make a great gift for that hard to buy for person on your holiday list this gift-giving season.

Labels: cell-phone, gifts, mobile-ringtones, unlocked-cell-phone, unlocked-phones

Have you heard of this mosquito ringtone? If you are my age, you apparently cannot hear it..... LOL. I am not quite sure if this data is legitimate or if it is a very entertaining story that has managed to grow some legs and get pushed across the internet like a friendly virus. Based on search results it looks like this ringtone is getting some 70,000 searches a month. That is quite a bit of energy for something that I cannot hear... I thought that dogs were the only household creatures that could hear high pitched frequencies, ie the dog whistle. Now we have the youth equivalent of the dog whistle imbedded in the mobile phone !! How exciting is this....

I think that parents should use this exact frequency to their advantage. For example we could use the Mosquito ringtone to wake our children up early to do their chores. How great would that be? We could sleep in late and have them up by 6 am mowing the lawn or shoveling the driveway. Or to start studying for the last algebra test they failed last week. Maybe we could use on a larger scale to let them know it is time to come home. Imagine that.. We could get the local police and fire departments involved to play this annoying mosquito ringtone to interrupt their late night parties or romantic moments that should not be happening while parents are out of town...!

Regardless, if this urban tale is valid or not, it makes for some entertaining ideas. I hope you enjoyed this informative story about the mosquito ringtone. I just noticed this while searching for popular ringtones. Once I gather more information, I will keep you posted via the mobileringtones.com blog.

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