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How to Use a Cell Phone New York

Cell phones are very useful in today's time. From flip phones to camera phones, all the way to a phone with music, Internet and a camera. Cellular phones are a must for teenagers and adults alike, and it's getting to the point where younger children feel they need them, too. If you're a little behind the times, here's a cheat sheet on how to use one.

Local Companies

Palm Retail Store
(212) 632-3790
74 W 50th St
New York, NY

The Phone Connection
(716) 839-1969
46 Bridle Path
Williamsville, NY

Hudson Valley Audio Visual, Inc.
(845) 797-7000
South Ohioville Road
New Paltz, NY

AT&T/CR Wireless
(845) 255-4630
234 Main Street, Rite Aid Plaza
New Paltz, NY

Wireless Zone
(845) 256-0001
83 N. Chestnut St.
New Paltz, NY

Olympix Corp.
(845) 255-0521
215 Main Street
New Paltz, NY

Shawangunk Running Company
(845) 256-0525
2 Church Street
New Paltz, NY

Deep-Six Underwater Systems, Inc.
(845) 255-7446
14 Deerpath Drive
New Paltz, NY

USIA Video
(845) 691-1366
7 Millbrook Terrace
New Paltz, NY

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Steps

Research the local providers in your area.
If you need help deciding on a plan, think about using your local phone company and adding the cell phone to your home phone bills and see if there are any discounts. Otherwise, find a company with the features you like, make sure their service is good in your area, and try to get a company your friends have because many offer free mobile to mobile minutes which could be helpful.
Purchase a cell phone and associated plan. If you have bad credit, you may want a prepaid or pay as you go plan
Gather up a list of numbers of people you talk to on a regular basis.
Add these numbers to your cell phone?s phone book.
- Go to the menu button on your cell phone, it is usually located on the bottom left of your cell phone. You should see an option that says "Contacts" or something similar (all phones are different). Select "Add New" and then use the buttons to include the number and person's name in the proper fields. All phones have twelve buttons on them. Ten of them are numbers going in parallel order (up and down.) The other two buttons are the pound key [#] and the star key [*].

Tips

Check your cell phone's manual for any additional features that it may have.
It?s optional for you to use speed dial. Speed dial is simply for you to call a number without going through your phone book or contact list, it?s when your press a simple number. For example: if your daughter is on speed dial #2, you will just simply press the number and her number will come up.

Warnings

Don?t fall for those commercials or ads saying you can get a free cell phone. Nothing is completely free, they ask you to sign a 1-2 year contract and have early termination fees.
Remember you will pay sales tax even if the phone is free and most have rebates.
Avoid dropping your phone or having it near water, otherwise your phone may get damaged.

Things You'll Need

Cell phone
Accessories for your phone (optional)

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Palm Retail Store

(212) 632-3790
74 W 50th St
New York, NY

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