Mobiledia.com
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Regularly recognized as an authority in the mobile industry, we are
often cited or quoted in major media outlets. For press inquiries or
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Here are some select nationwide mentions:
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| Aug 24, 2009 |
"... Many students arrive at school with a phone they've had for years.
It's often most economical to stay on the existing family plan or to opt
for a prepaid plan. One warning: Don't leave home without finding out
whether there's good reception in the area..."
"... The colleges could let you know. Cellreception.com is also a
potential source..."
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| Jul 26, 2009 |
"... I'd return the phone and go shopping at another carrier that
has good coverage where you live...'
"... All the big carriers disclose coverage areas on their Web sites.
And for an unbiased opinion, go to cellreception.com..."
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| Apr 1, 2009 |
"... I have always advised that nobody should get any phone unless
it is on a network that they are sure works to their satisfaction in
the areas where they will use it..."
"... So, my advice is to ask friends around Boston who have iPhones
or other AT&T 3G devices how they feel about the network. You might
also enter your ZIP Code at some Web sites that track overall carrier
coverage and dead zones, like cellreception.com..."
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| Feb 26, 2009 |
"... Prepaid cellphones have long been an outlet for those without
the money or credit rating to get a contract with one of the major
mobile carriers..."
"... Since Boost uses Sprint's network, you would be wise to check
with your friends, relatives and Web sites like CellReception.com
to see how well the company covers your area..."
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| Jan 14, 2009 |
"... CellReception is an offshoot of Mobiledia.com, a widely read
mobile-industry blog..."
"... The site's president, Allen Tsai, said it held more than 45,000
comments, mostly written by Mobiledia readers..."
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| Feb 18, 2008 |
"... We must also come to terms with the fact that our cellphones
aren't as reliable outside the city. Luckily, we can plan for these
things..."
"... Websites such as Mobiledia's CellReception.com allow users
to type in their locations and get a map or a list of past issues
with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon in that area..."
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| Feb 18, 2008 |
"What's the best way to find out which cell phone models have
the best reception?..."
"... What you can do is go to the Mobiledia Web site (cellreception.com)
and check how well or badly the big wireless carriers cover your
area. The Web site lets you search for nearby cellular towers, and
it has a database of user comments about coverage from people in
your ZIP code..."
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| Jul 9, 2007 |
"Cellular providers spend most of their efforts luring new customers
into switching from some other service, offering only a few breadcrumbs
for their loyal subscribers..."
"... Use sites like cellreception.com that tell you how well the
carrier provides service in your zip code area. At least that way
you'll know how the phone provider stacks up your geographic area."
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| Jun 21, 2007 |
"For a second opinion, I phoned the lead analyst for mobile phones
at PC Magazine..."
"... He looked at cellphone coverage maps - available online at
sites like Cellreception.com - before warning me that switching to
a Vermont carrier for prepaid minutes would be prohibitively expensive."
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| Feb 22, 2007 |
"Correspondents will tell you how to fight back if you think you're
being mistreated as a customer. Here are some tips that could save
you money and aggravation..."
"... Consumers generally have little idea how reliable their cell
phone service will be when they buy a phone and sign a contract. The
best information comes from word of mouth or from Web sites such as
CellReception.com."
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| Jul 27, 2006 |
"The Zogby study reports that 89% of college students have cell
phones. One dad complained that the most shocking cost he encountered
was 'that darned cell-phone bill.'..."
"... Check sites such as Cellreception.com to make sure that there's
good service on campus; some carriers entice students with special
discounts or enhanced service..."
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| Jul 14, 2006 |
"In fact, since developers have nearly exhausted every cell-phone
gizmo aimed at engaging our senses of sight, hearing, and, more recently,
touch, it seems like smell technology is the latest trend. Soon enough,
people may be asking, 'Can you smell me now?'..."
"... Mobiledia has reported that Samsung applied for a patent for
a phone that releases puffs of perfume. And a broader range of scents
may be available down the road as well: 'Smellophones' may record
odors and be able to reproduce them later on..."
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| Jun 12, 2006 |
"Find out what cell phone provider has a tower and cell site near
your location..."
"... Go to www.cellreception.com and enter your zip code; it will
show you the nearest locations by provider. There's even a Dead Zone
Search feature on the site, listing areas within various states where
dead zones are reported..."
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| Jun 11, 2006 |
"To figure out which companies offer service you can use, start
by checking the coverage maps..."
"... Get an independent analysis of coverage from a site like cellreception.com
(a searchable database of cell-phone tower locations and consumer
reports)..."
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| May 15, 2006 |
"Before you lock yourself into a cell phone contract, make sure
there's good reception in your area..."
"... You also can check out Mobiledia Corp.'s Web site (cellreception.com),
which keeps track of cell site deployments and features comments from
users around the country..."
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| Mar 30, 2006 |
"If you're thinking about switching carriers, I recommend that
you do the following..."
"... Check the new carrier's coverage. Wireless service providers include
coverage maps on their sites, which you can search by zip code. Independent
Web sites, such as Mobiledia, can provide even more information..."
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| Jan 1, 2006 |
"At Consumer Reports, editors say that users in metropolitan areas
should go with the cell-phone plan that gets the highest rating. Since
Verizon and T-Mobile both rank highly in most regions, your best bet
is to ask around -- find out how happy friends and neighbors are with
their cell-phone service..."
"... Web sites like CellReception.com can give you a good idea what
you can expect in your specific area. This Web site is a great source
for identifying service 'dead spots...'"
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| Dec 29, 2005 |
"A few times I thought I had found a nearly perfect phone and a
tolerable service plan, but they used incompatible wireless technologies.
So start by choosing a carrier, because no phone is useful if it does
not get good reception where you need it..."
"... A good resource for all carriers is cellreception.com, where you
get access to a map of local cellphone towers and reports from your
neighbors about the reception they get..."
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| Dec 19, 2005 |
"Individual programmers have been the first to seize on the technology
and turn mundane lists into such interactive maps. But some larger
businesses are starting to use mashups as a way to gain exposure and
boost traffic to their sites..."
"... CellReception.com brings up a Google map of nearby cellular
towers when you enter a city name or ZIP Code. Also provides comments
about coverage and signal strength in nearby areas for multiple carriers..."
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| Nov 14, 2005 |
"Take a pinch of Yahoo or Google. Then stir in some census data,
photographs or crime statistics. What you get is a 'mash-up.' Among
the Internet's hottest phenomena, these Web sites combine ingredients
from different online sources to create intriguing hybrids..."
"... A mix of mash-ups - www.cellreception.com (cell phone towers
+ maps)..."
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| Oct 20, 2005 |
"Using a Google map as a base, programmers can create interactive
charts with information like U.F.O. sightings, cheap gas locations,
census findings, restaurant reviews or subway directions..."
"... Related Google Maps Mash-Ups - Cell Phone Reception..."
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| May 4, 2005 |
"Still, searching the Web on a phone is frustrating for most users.
Screens are tiny. Waiting for a page to appear can take 10 seconds
or more. And when signals fade, the lag times can be unbearable..."
"... 'The experience is much like text browsing in the early days
of the Internet,' said Allen Tsai, founder of Mobiledia.com, a site
for comparison shopping of cellphones..."
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