Do CECT Phones Work on the CDMA Network

Probably one of the common theme of the questions that I get is if a certain CECT phone will work for a certain network. Examples are things like: "does the i9 work on Verizon?;" "will the P168 work with Metro PCS?;" or "will the KA08 work with Virgin Mobile?" I can address all of these questions at once pretty quickly in the following article.
CECT and CDMA Carriers Or Networks: Most cell phone companies either operate on CDMA or GSM technology. The overwhelming majority of iPhone clones use GSM technology. There are supposedly a few clones that use CD technology, but these are few and far between and are extremely rare and hard to find. The truth is, all of the popular clones (including the i9, KA08, P168, SciPhone, HiPhone 3G, T32, M88, etc.) will only work with phones which use GSM sim cards. So, which networks fall into this category? The most common, especially in the United States, is AT&T, Cingular, and T Mobile. Overseas, examples are Fido and Rogers. You can easily find out which network technology you're on from your carrier.
Which Carriers Or Networks Use CDMA Technology And Therefore Won't Work?: Many of the United States carriers fall into this category. Examples are Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, Alltel, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Metro PCS. This bums out a lot of people for a couple of reasons. First, they don't want to have to switch carriers and lose their phone number. And second, they were hoping to go with a low cost carrier like Metro PCS or Boost.
Both of these things are easily addressed. Both T Mobile and AT&T will allow you to transfer your old cell phone number, but it's much easier to do this if you call customer service before you activate your sim. And, almost all carriers have low cost options. For example, you can get a monthly plan with AT&T or you can go with the pre paid GO Phone or the pay as you go option. Both of these require no contract and are very low cost. Even with Internet, you can usually get by for under $20 per month.
In terms of T Mobile, there is T Mobile To Go (for prepaid) and also their flex plan for pay as you go. Again, you can avoid the contract or commitment and have a lot of flexibility with out a lot of money. I hope this article has shed some light on which networks are possible with CECT phones and has shown you that it's possible to keep your number and get a low cost plan no matter which way you decide to go. But, if you love your carrier and don't want to switch, you may have to wait until the clones explore the technology that isn't GSM.
Right now, I would say that the two most popular iPhone clones are the CECT i9 and the CECT KA08 (if you want a mini or smaller model.)

AT&T Phone Ring Tones

AT&T, you have got to love Ma Bell. Ma Bell used to take care of you. She was your link to the world and she was in every home. Ma Bell was AT&T. She was the monopoly that controlled the telecommunications industry and controlled everyone's telephone experience. While not innovative in later years, most people understood that AT&T stood for quality and stood for stability in the communications industry; now they are so innovative that they even have ring tones.
Years ago having different AT&T ring tones for a phone was something of dreams and no one ever imagined that your favorite song would ever be able to be used as ring tones. Yes, things have changed and now things that were thought to be unheard of are with us.
Our phones are no longer considered an appliance like a refrigerator or stove. They are considered to be a personal communication device that we can take with us wherever we go. That means we play music on our phone, we can take pictures, we check the internet, and we can even send email on our phones. We use it to communicate and we also use it for internet surfing. Some people are even forgoing watches because they are using their cell phones to check the time, It's not surprising, AT&T ringtones are just part of the advance.
As part of us, we like to customize them with things like a different theme or even a different case, but the easiest way to customize your cell is with ringtones.

Which Carriers, Networks, Or Sim Cards Work With CECT iPhone Clones

I often have questions about which carriers or networks will or will not work with the CECT phones. Some examples are: "can I use the i9 with Verizon?;" "will the iClone work with metro PCS?;" or can the KA08 work with boost mobile?" etc. I'll try to address these concerns in the following article.
Which Carriers Or Networks Use GSM Sim Cards?: The simple answer is that any network that uses a GSM sim card will work with any CECT phone. Examples are T Mobile, AT&T, Fido, Rogers, and Cingular. There are others but these are the most common. Also, it really doesn't matter whether the sim is tied to a monthly plan, a prepaid plan, or a pay as you go option. T Mobile To Go or Flex and AT&T's Go Phone and Pay As You Go all work just fine too.
Which Networks Don't Work: All of the CDMA networks aren't going to work no matter what settings you try to use or what information you plug into the phone. They use technology that is not compatible with the CECT phones. And, networks like Boost Mobile, Metro PCS, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, Virgin Mobile, and Alltel fit into this category.
Tracphone and Net 10 do use sims and I have actually had people tell me that they've gotten this to work. However, I tend to doubt this because it's my understanding that these network's cards will only work on tracphone or Net 10 phones.
Troubleshooting: Sometimes, I have people who email me and say that they ARE using T Mobile, AT&T, Cingular, etc. and still, the phone doesn't work. There are a couple of things to look for in this case. First, the card must be activated prior to your trying to use it. You can often do this online with the carrier or by calling a customer service number.
The second thing to check out is to make sure that you have the cards property installed. The slot on top should have the underside of the card facing down. The slot on the bottom should have the gold underside of the card facing up, sort of like the cards are forming a sandwich.
Sometimes, people will only want or need to use one card. In this case, you should go into "dual sim settings" in the phone and close off the card that you aren't using. You do this by just checking number one of number two, depending on where you've put the card.
Many people are worried about this issue because, although they don't mind switching carriers or even going prepaid, they don't want to lose or have to change their cell phone number. Most all carriers will give you your old number when you activate the card. Most times, you just call customer service and tell them your old number. Then they will check and confirm that it's yours and then set this up for you.
If you already have a GSM carrier that you are happy with, you can just take the card out of your old phone and put it in the new one. But, if you don't have data or Internet associated with it, you'll have to either add it through the company or buy a data sim (some are prepaid) to use in the other slot.
Right now, I would say that the two most popular iPhone clones are the CECT i9 and the CECT KA08 (if you want a mini or smaller model.)

If He Won't Let You Touch His Phone

Now as we are the subject of cheating, let's talk about some cheating problems that you may be experiencing right now. For example he is allowed to go through your phone but then when you ask the same of his phone, there is a pin on it.
This is a very bad thing for relationship say there was an emergency and you need to use his phone how you will access it. It is very selfish of him to put you in danger like this.
Now don't buy the excuse that he gives you, men are good at making excuses. Excuses that make you want to pull your hair out. For example if I don't put a pin on my phone the dog will sit on it and I will get charged for phone calls.
Now in real life does that ever happen I ask you? I don't believe it does.
This is not about spying on your partner. Why should you have to spy on them? They should be able to tell you the truth about what they are doing with who they are doing what without you having to ask them. If you have to constantly monitor them and spy on them then your relationship is in serious trouble.
Your instincts may be right. If he is reluctant to show you his phone there must be something that he wants to hide from you. If he had nothing to hide from you then it wouldn't be a problem, as he would allow you to access his phone anytime.
The truth is when a person is cheating they use their phones to hide the evidence. This includes pictures of naked women, sexy text messages and things in general that would really upset you.
It's a good thing that men are so dumb because they don't know how to hide their tracks. The person who is stupid enough to cheat and keep pictures and text messages of other women on their phone is even dumber.

Putting Internet on the CECT I9 3G

The other day, I received an email from someone who asked me how he could go about "putting or getting Internet on the i9 3G iPhone clone." In truth, web usage is inherent in this phone. The Internet is already there. I told the writer that if he were having problems getting the web to work on this model, there were a few things which he could check or look at, which I will address in the following article.
Trying To Use 3G Sim Cards In The i9 3G: I find that a lot of people assume that this model can use 3G sim cards. This is generally not the case. This phone is the third generation version of the phone, but the sim cards that will work are not any different than previous clones. These phones use GSM technology and cards and this has not changed. So while AT&T, T Mobile, Fido, and Cingular cards will continue to work, verizon, sprint, metro PCS, and virgin mobile still do not.
Now, I have heard that 3G versions of GSM cards will work normally, but you will not enjoy any additional speed or features as the result. So the first step is making sure that you are using an activated, working, and correctly installed (the gold part on the cards should face one another) cards. If all of these things are correct, then look at the next thing.
Checking Out Your Settings: Again, although this phone has a slew of new features, setting it up is like setting up any other CECT phone. Often times, the seller will ask you which carrier or network you are going with and will just take care of this. (If they don't offer, then don't be shy about asking.) However, if for some reason this does not happen, then you will want to go in and check the WAP browser, data, MMS, and Java settings on the phone to make sure that each and every one of these point to the carrier that you are using. If they do not, then you will need to input this information and then hit activate. (People often forget the hit activate and then think that they have the wrong information.)
Very often, your carrier will be happy to provide you with this information, but if you have any problems, user's manuals and set up instructions are pretty widely available as is support.
Getting Data On Your Sim Card If You Don't Have It Already: The other thing that you may want to do is to make sure that whatever card you are using includes web usage. You can usually find this out on your carrier's website or support number. And, most carriers provide this with both monthly plans and with pre paid cards. You will not be able to use the web, no matter which settings you change or input onto the phone, if you have not added data or web usage to the card.
Don't mistake this with your typical iPhone plan that's expensive. The clones will typically mean that you will pay much less. For example, if you are using AT&T's Go Phone, you can typically dial 611 and add 1MB of data starting at $4.99. And, you can pretty easily buy all inclusive pre paid GSM cards which include talk, text, photos, and web for around $20. So cost really should not be a factor in getting web usage if this is something that you want.

Is the CECT S18 a Decent Clone

A lot of people aren't sure what the make of the new S18. This phone is sometimes called a "SciPhone" which adds a bit more to the confusion because this brings on comparisons to the CECT phones. There's no doubt that the S18 has the popular flow touch screen interface of the iPhone clones, but it looks and functions a lot more like newer alternative touch phones like the LG Vu. Some people call the S a knock off of the Vu, but is it really? This article will point out some of the SIMilarities and differences between these two phones.
Appearance: The S18 is a almost a dead ringer for the real thing, even having the AT&T logo on the top and the little flat rectangular navigation toggle at the bottom. Both have very large (3.2 inches), flat touch screens and are black and streamlined. And, these are a lot smaller than the iPhone weighing only 107 grams. The icons and layout on both phones appear very SIMilar. If you're concerned about the looks of the phone, the S model will likely easily make this hurdle.
SIMilar, But Different Features: Both of these phones are pretty loaded. There allow you to web browse, email, text, enjoy MP3 / MP4s, take photos and use Bluetooth and Java. Both can hold memory via SD memory card. The Vu has an enhanced television / mobile TV feature which the clone doesn't have. However, the clone has FM radio and dual SIM slots. Having two SIMs opens up some doors that aren't available on the original. You can have two phone numbers or two networks. Or, you can use this as an opportunity to save money by using one SIM for a low cost prepaid talk plan and the other for a cheaper data / Internet / email plan. This allows you to get around expensive monthly contracts.
The clone also has what is called shake control. This means that you can advance your music or go to "next song" by just flicking your wrist and shaking the phone. You can also do this with movies and wall papers. The original doesn't have what some feel is a somewhat quirky feature (although some people really love it.)
Cost: Perhaps the biggest difference between these two phone is the price. The original is about $249 without any discounts. The clone cost in the low $100 range. In terms of actual use, at the lowest end, AT&T 300 minutes and added on data plan runs about $65 dollars per month. You can likely do a lot better than this if you go with a pre paid option like T Mobile To Go or AT&T's Go Phone. You can get unlimited T Mobile data SIMs for much cheaper without needed to be tied down each month.
So, whether this is really a decent clone is going to depend on what you truly need in a phone. If you really like AT&T mobile, the clone may not be for you, but if dual SIM, shake and tilt, and having the option of going prepaid appeals to you, the clone may be worth a look.

Buying and Installing Sim Cards on the CECT i9

A huge selling point of the CECT i9 is that it allows for two sim cards (which translates into two phone numbers, prepaid plans, or networks.) However, I get a lot of questions about these little cards. Most concerns are about which cards will work and how to install them correctly. I'll address and answer these concerns in the following article.
How To Install The i9 Sim Cards Correctly: I know that this is going to sound simplistic to some, so please forgive me. But, I can't tell you how many emails I get from people who think that the phone isn't working correctly because they have the card incorrectly installed. The phone can't read the information if you have it installed wrong. And, it's not as intuitive as you might think. Many people will install both cards with the gold side facing down. But, this will work on only one slot.
Card number one is placed in the slot closest to the battery cover of the phone (the top of the two.) It should be placed with the gold side down and the edged corner facing to the right. Card number two is placed in the slot closest to the actual battery (on the bottom) with the gold side facing up and the edged corner facing to the left.
If you do have it set up this way and something is still not working, go into the settings and make sure that both slots are open. Go into the "settings" icon, then hit "dual sim settings" and make sure that "dual sim open" is checked off (or at least that the card that you are trying to install is marked open.)
Which Sim Cards Will Work On The i9?: In short, any GSM card will work. The two that are most commonly used are AT&T and T Mobile. These work with the contract and prepaid cards including T Mobile To Go And AT&T's Go Phone. If you're going to be using the Internet on this phone (and why wouldn't you?), you'll need data included with the plan or card. You can often get unlimited T Mobile cards (includes unlimited voice, Internet, MMS, SMS, etc.) for little more than $20. These last for thirty days. However, you will likely get a new number each time. This really isn't an issue if you have one slot on which you take calls and have a permanent phone number that you don't change. Then, it really doesn't matter if the slot you use for data changes it's number, since you don't talk on that number, except for to make (not receive) calls.
Another alternative is that AT&T's go phone offers you data plans for $4.99 and $9.99 respectively, depending upon how much usage you need. (My son gets by just fine to check his email and browse his favorite sites using the $4.99 option and Opera Mini, a free Java browser which compresses information.) But, if you download a lot of material or are going to be a heavy or daily user, you will probably get by cheaper if you find an prepaid, inexpensive unlimited card.