Cellphone Plan

Cell phones are mini computers and, just like any computer, extreme temperature can damage these devices. During the summer, you might read news articles or hear news reports on ways to protect your phone from extreme heat. But it isn’t just heat that can damage your phone, extreme cold temperatures can also affect your phone’s performance. This doesn’t mean that your phone will automatically shut down when exposed to cold weather. But prolonged exposure can trigger a number of problems, such as a reduction in battery life or slower response times. According to Apple, their phones may experience glitches and a reduced battery life when exposed to temperatures below 32°F. The longer phones are exposed to extreme cold, the more problems can develop. If you live in an area that experiences freezing winter temperatures, here’s how to keep your phone operating at its best. 1. Don’t leave the phone in a cold car. Keeping your phone inside your home during the winter isn’t likely to cause any damage. Additionally, having your phone in the car while driving around town won’t trigger… Read more

We use our cell phones for just about everything - texting, writing emails, playing games, surfing the internet and more. With such heavy usage can come hand pain or hand fatigue from overuse. If you’ve been experiencing pain in your fingers or thumb and you haven’t been able to pinpoint the cause, your cell phone could be the culprit. But that doesn't mean abandoning your trusty sidekick! Instead, explore ways to prevent hand pain from too much use. 1. Use voice-to-text features. Even if you're a master text messenger and can type out a message in a matter of seconds, too much texting could cause hand or finger pain. This is more likely to occur if you text friends and family frequently throughout the day. To reduce or prevent hand pain, take advantage of your phone’s voice-to-text feature. This way, you can speak your text messages and give your hands a rest. Some voice-to-text features aren’t 100 percent accurate, so don't forget to proofread. Speaking slowly and enunciating your words can improve the accuracy of your messages. 2. Use a stylus. A… Read more

You probably take your cell phone everywhere. Whether you’re headed to the grocery store, a meeting or hanging out with friends, your phone is always within arm’s reach. But, as common as cell phones may be in our lives, there are times when it only makes sense to put them away. Our obsession with our phones can potentially cloud our good judgment, making us less engaged with those around us. If you’re having trouble recognizing appropriate and not-so-appropriate times to pull out your phone, here are six place where you should keep your phone tucked away. 1. Hospital or doctor’s office When you have a doctor’s appointment, it’s not uncommon to sit in the waiting room for 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Bringing along you cell phone is perfect for combating boredom. But depending on the hospital or doctor’s office, you might see signs restricting the use of cellular phone calls. The reasons vary, but some medical offices might post these signs to stop loudmouths from talking on their phones and disturbing other patients. In other cases, these signs are posted because cell phones… Read more

Many employees are willing to work hard and give their best to get noticed by their superiors. Being dependable, a team player and going beyond the call of duty can open the door to new opportunities. But if you don’t use common sense when it comes to making or receiving personal cell phone calls while on the job, this could affect how you're perceived. If your boss allows cell phones in the workplace, you should use good judgment to avoid annoying and distracting others, including your boss. But what's allowed and what should you avoid doing? Chances are, you're making one of these 5 mistakes at work - keep an eye out for these behaviors and try to curb them when you notice yourself slipping. 1. Speaking loudly while on your cell phone. Speaking more loudly - a natural reaction when you're on the phone - is okay when you're home or inside your car. But in the workplace surrounded by colleagues, yelling or speaking loudly into your phone is a definite annoyance. And it’s especially annoying if you constantly put your phone on… Read more