Cell phone plans: Don't get caught in the ringer

Buying a cell phone is a bit like applying to college — at least it seems that way, given the complexity of the task, the commitment required, and the myriad of choices.

Are cell phone companies the biggest scammers of hi-tech times?

I've read other articles talking about how cell phone companies trap people into a 1 or 2 year contract. However they are always advertising new phones with new and better features. Well, here are your options, wait or renew your contract.

2009:The cell phone dominates

If 2008 was the year of the “smartphone,” 2009 may be the year of the smarter consumer looking to save on phone costs by reducing service where they can, including in some cases, losing their land lines, using alternative wired line-options or moving to prepaid cell phones that don’t require a contract.

Prepaid cell 9-1-1 surtax considered for 9-1-1

Landline, regular cell service already charge the surtax Requiring prepaid cellular phones and Internet voice communications to charge a surtax to pay for the emergency 9-1-1 system is one of four legislative priorities selected by affiliates of the New Mexico Association of Counties.

Cell phone policies similar in area schools

Kennedy Christensen (left) and Samantha Greene use their phones on Wednesday night at the Linden Middle School open house. They both said cell phones are necessary for communication, and most early teens have them.