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How to Get Free Cell Phone Damage/Theft Protection

This is a nice benefit we just came across, associated with the Citi Forward Credit Card:

Use your Citi Forward card to pay your cell phone bill and get free protection (up to $250) from damage and theft.  All phones (including iPhones and smartphones) from all telecom providers are covered.

If you don't want to spend $5 a month for cell phone insurance, but still want some coverage, this might be an easy way to do it.

T-Mobile Goes Unlimited for $59.99; Simplifies Cell Phone Plans

T-Mobile completely overhauled their cell phone plans today, droppping 'myFaves' and simplifying to just 3 plans each for individual and family plans.   The highlight is a new low-water price point for contract unlimited voice service -- just $59.99 for one line and $99.99 for a two-line family plan.    All plans include unlimited mobile-to-mobile and free nights and weekends.    On a per-line basis, unlimited text messaging is $10.00.  The optional data feature is an addit

Picture & Video Messaging now on iPhone

At long last, AT&T has made picture and video messaging available on the iPhone. For those who already have a text messaging package, these message types are included in the plan and are treated like text messages.

To receive the new capability, you'll need to connect the iPhone to your computer and download the latest update from Apple.

Refurb Apple iPhone 3G from $49!

Shipped directly from AT&T with priority two-day free shipping.   Requires new two-year AT&T service.  Per AT&T, “refurbished phones are previously owned devices that have been unused or lightly used and returned during the 30-day trial period.”

8 GB iPhone 3G:  $49

Sprint Adds Free Calling to Any Mobile Phone

Correction added 9/11: This offer is a bit better than we originally thought. Despite specifically indicating in the press release that this new service applies to calls “from the Sprint network”, it actually applies to both inbound and outbound calls between two wireless phones.

AT&T to Require Data Plans on Smartphones and BlackBerry

Starting September 6, new AT&T customers who purchase a smartphone or BlackBerry, as well as existing AT&T customers that upgrade to one of those devices will be required to purchase a $30 data plan with their phone.   This requirement puts AT&T in line with the other major carriers, all of whom have had this requirement for a while (although pricing varies by carrier).   Until now, AT&T had only required a data plan for the iPhone, one that is built into a separate series of plans available for that device.

Benefits and Exceptions of Credit CARD Act of 2009

The first phase of credit card legislation signed by President Obama on May 22 took effect yesterday, August 20, with the remaining provisions going live February 22, 2010.

Unlimited Travel Special on JetBlue

JetBlue is offering a month of unlimited travel for $599.    The pass is on sale through 8/21.  Travel period is September 8 thru October 8.  The price includes travel on any JetBlue route.  Domestic taxes and fees are included; international and Puerto Rico taxes and fees are additional.  There’s also a 2nd bag fee of $30.  Flights must be booked at least 3 days i

David Pogue Goes Populist on the Cell Phone Industry

There was an interesting column Thursday (July 23, 2009) about aggravating cell phone company policies by technology writer David Pogue of the New York Times. He argued the pros and cons of exclusivity agreements on cell phone devices (such as the iPhone with AT&T) and whether Congress should intervene to eliminate. However, the main thrust of the article is that if the government were to intervene, there are other areas, that affect many more people, that should be looked at first.

Apple Announces New iPhone 3G S

16 GB, $199, 32 GB $299. New iPhone 3G S includes a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture, a compass and song recognition feature. Current iPhone 3G, 8 GB drops to $99!

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