10 Signs That You Need a New Mobile

One thing we hate – OK, two things we hate – about replacing a mobile are, a) having to buy all new accessories for it that didn’t come with it, like a car charger, skins and a case; and b) having to install all of our contacts onto the new phone. So we tend to avoid upgrades unless absolutely necessary. Which is why we totally identify with these 10 signs that you need a new mobile:

1. Can’t Find Parts/Accessories – When retailers stop supporting a model, you know it’s time to get a new one. Even the carrier that sold you the phone no longer keeps them is stock. That’s a definite sign.
2. Range – If you are capable of throwing your cell phone further than its signal range, you might want to think about moving up a notch or two. It may just be an issue with your mobile service, but you’ll still likely need a new phone if you switch providers.
3. Battery Won’t Charge – If you’ve had the phone so long that the battery no longer takes or holds a charge, you’ve gotten your money’s worth out of that thing. Chances are the cost of a replacement battery won’t be a whole lot less than the charge to upgrade phones with a contract.
4. Not App-Capable – Smart phones are so-called because of their versatility, the range of functions they can be configured to do. Phone apps are necessary in order to have any of that functionality. Without the ability to download apps, your phone is just a phone.
5. A Phone By Any Other Name – Your mobile provider has changed names three times, and/or has since merged with yet another provider since you bought your current phone. Yes, we’re talking about you, SunTel, BellSouth Mobility, Cingular, Nextel people.
6. Contacts – We agree that it’s a hassle loading all of those people onto a new phone, if you haven’t got them on a SIM card. But seriously, dude, you’ve still got the phone-in number for Dr. Ruth’s radio show on speed dial. Order up already.
7. Telescoping Antenna – This is the equivalent of rabbit ears on your TV. Modern phones have fixed, usually internal, antennae and have moved away from those flimsy, easily broken dinosaurs.
8. Monochrome Display – Without a doubt, a phone that predates color displays is due for a replacement. You may be interested to know that many of your friends are actually watching TV on their phones; and no, we aren’t talking about reruns of The Honeymooners.
9. Phones On The Half-Shell – Flip phones, AKA clam shell phones, are generally older models, with small displays and limited features. Providers still offer these phones, but usually provide refurbished models as entry level phones.
10. Promotions – Mobile providers are constantly offering new phones at discounted prices. Chances are you’ll see a late model smart phone available at a price comparable to what you paid for that brick in your pocket 5 years ago.

Taken From Phone TV Internet