Copyright 2006 Long Distance Posthttp://www.cellular-phone-prepaid.comhttp://www.cellular-phone-prepaid.comTelecommunication Articles - News, Events, Press Releases, morehttp://www.ldpost.com/images/LDPOST_logo_2.gifhttp://www.cellular-phone-prepaid.com/Telecommunication Articles - News, Events, Press Releases, moreinfo@cellular-phone-prepaid.comenTelecommunication Articles60info@cellular-phone-prepaid.comLong Distance Post 1 1 Take-Control-of-Your-Long-Distance-Spending Take Control of Your Long Distance Spending - Know the Facts The telecom industry today provides many different ways to receive low cost long distance calling. Between cell phones, prepaid calling cards, VoIP phones, dial around long distance and regular switched long distance, identifying which service is right for you can be difficult. Matching the right service to your needs will provide you with the most economic and efficient solution... 2 2 How-to-Earn-Money-as-an-Affiliate How to Earn Money as an Affiliate It seems today that almost every web site offers an affiliate program. They have become an important way of marketing your site. But actually making money as an affiliate can be more challenging then you think. Learn how to earn profits through your affiliateships. 3 3 Make-Your-Business-Sound-Professional Make Your Business Sound Professional Whether you are a fortune five hundred company, boarding school, college, small business or home office, it is important to sound professional. With advances in telecommunication systems over the past few years VoIP phone systems are capable of providing high quality service at low affordable prices. 4 6 Save-Money-Use-VoIP Save Money, Use VoIP Over the past several years Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become an accepted medium of terminating telephone calls. Using your already existent high-speed broadband Internet connection, voice packets are broken up into pieces and sent over the Internet; similar to an e-mail. At the end point, the voice packets are reassembled and either sent to another VoIP phone, or translated into an analog signal. 5 4 Selecting-the-Right-Calling-Card Selecting the Right Calling Card An easy quick guide to choosing the right prepaid calling card. Figuring out how to select the right calling card in an oversaturated market can be a daunting task. It seems like there are so many options. Google the keywords "prepaid calling cards" and it will bring more then 12,000,000 different responses. Many people simply search for the card that will provide them the lowest rates. However, they often don't realize that these cards are actually the most expensive to use. 7 5 The-History-of-Prepaid-Phone-Cards The History of Prepaid Phone Cards In 1975 the idea of a prepaid phone card was first brainstormed by SIDA; a vending machine manufacturer and distributor located in Italy. In the fall of 1975 SIDA sought alternative means to using coins to operate pay phones. At the time there was a shortage of medal coins in Italy and pay phone vandalism was becoming overbearing. Phones were often being destroyed, or stolen. 8 7 The-Development-of-the-Calling-Card-Industry The Development of the Calling Card Industry in the United States The calling card industry was started in the mid 70s in Italy. In a short span of just 40 years, the industry has exploded providing record breaking sales in billions of dollars annually. 2001 Marked the launch of a new prepaid mobile phone system. Working like a phone card, however allowing users to prepay entirely for their minutes. 11 10 Added-Benefits-of-Switched-Long-Distance The Added Benefits of Switched Long Distance Over the past few years domestic long distance charges have pretty much been eliminated. Due to nationwide cell phone plans and VoIP systems, rarely do consumers ever pay per minute charges on domestic long distance calls. The bulk of long distance charges today, is international long distance. In fact, the average newly come immigrant spends about sixty dollars per month on calling services for the first few years. Calling cards provide a prepaid interface, eliminating the surprise of a large phone bill, and also provide low rate calling. Far cheaper then switched long distance, speaking in terms of specifically rates. 9 8 Types-Of-Phone-Cards Types Of Phone Cards There are several different types of phone cards available on the market today. Since the late 90s through today the phone card market has become saturated with small telecom companies reselling phone cards under their own brand names. With so many different calling cards to choose from, selecting the right calling card can be difficult. It is important to understand the different types, and which is right for your specific use. 10 9 Why-and-How-am-I-Being-Charged-by-My-Phone-Card Why and How am I Being Charged by My Phone Card? It seems today that almost every type of phone card has been brainstormed. We now have niche phone cards, for calling to a specific region, or even more so a specific country. We have international phone cards, domestic phone cards, prepaid phone cards, post paid phone cards, etc. Accompanying each phone card are its own rates, billing details and charges. Continue reading to find out about the different charges that can be applied to your prepaid phone card. Similar to the early cell phone commercials when they would discuss being billed on or off peak minutes, roaming and out of area charges, and whole bunch of jargon you could never understand. 12 12 All-About-CDMA All About CDMA Today there are two major standards for cell phone technology. CDMA and GSM. Almost all phones in the United States operate on either of these networks. However, the average person tends to be unfamiliar with these terms. Common cell phone service providers like Verizon and Sprint use CDMA technology, while carriers like T-Mobile, and Cingular operate on the GSM network. 13 15 History-of-GSM-and-More History of GSM and More The idea of the first cellular network was brainstormed in 1947. It was intended to be used for military purposes as a way of supplying troops with more advanced forms of communications. From 1947 till about 1979 several different forms of broadcasting technology emerged. The United States began to develop the AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Service) network, while European countries were developing their own forms of communication. 14 11 Preferred-Roaming-List-PRL-Updates Preferred Roaming List (PRL) Updates The term PRL actually refers to file stored in your phone. This file directs the phone to find alternative networks to operate on when the primary operator cannot be reached. Updating the PRL will store in the phone which are the most up to date, current networks to operate on. In order to operate on another carrier's network your primary service provider must have a roaming agreement with other carriers. 15 14 Over-The-Air-OTA-Programming Over-The-Air (OTA) Programming Over the air programming is the process of updating the software on your cell phone. It is often commonly referred to as Over-The-Air Service Provisioning (OTASP) or Over-The-Air Parameter Administration (OTAPA). 16 13 History-of-the-Telephone History of the Telephone Answers.com defines a telephone as: "An instrument that converts voice and other sound signals into a form that can be transmitted to remote locations and that receives and reconverts waves into sound signals." The word telephone is derived from the Greek language. The word tele, meaning afar, and phone, meaning voice. 17 17 Details-of-the-Refer-a-Friend-Program Details of the Refer a Friend Program The LDPOST refer a friend program was created as an incentive for existing LDPOST customers to spread the word of our honest, affordable, reliable products. Customers referred with the same name or address as yours will not receive commissions. This program is designed to attract NEW customers. Therefore all referred customers must have unique contact information. 18 16 prepaid-phone-cards-holidays Prepaid Phone Cards: Ready for the Holidays? One way to cruise through this holiday season is actually by communicating! It's common sense: good communication reduces stress, increases physical and emotional well-being, and heightens confidence levels. 19 18 prepaid-phones Prepaid Cell Phones: a Great New Alternative to Contract Mobile Phones Developed as an enhancement to billed cellular services, prepaid cellular telephones have gone beyond their original function of controlling mobile phone costs. The combination of seamless roaming performance, international text messaging capabilities and free unlimited incoming calls allows prepaid mobile to be used with as much flexibility as monthly cellular plans. 20 19 international-calling-cards Using an International Calling Card: Save on Domestic Calls Advanced international calling cards are quickly catching on as a viable option for domestic long-distance communications solution. One draw is the ability to use the same calling card for all your international calling destinations. From Orange, Massachusetts to Orange, California, the prepaid phone cards are here to help you wring out more from every dollar spent on telecommunications. 21 20 ukraine-long-distance Ukraine Long Distance Plans: Your House Phone Plugged Into the Best Savings The versatility of an advanced long distance plan makes it ideal for most subscribers, enhancing their quality of life through 24-hour access to low per-minute rates to such destinations as Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, just to name a few. 22 21 mexico-calling-card Using a Mexico Calling Card: Update Your Speed Dial Setting The growing market demand for low-cost, high connection quality phone card solutions, combined with the exploding power of the Latino community, is making the need for a custom-tailored international phone card all the more acute. Some of the more advanced PIN-less calling cards will often feature a system whereby you can preregister your frequently called numbers in your online account. 23 23 prepaid-mobile-phones Prepaid Mobile Phones and Their Role in Next Generation Telecom With more and more cell phone carriers developing security specifications to cement their control over their customers, mobile industry insiders criticize these new measures as steps in the wrong direction for the future of mobile communications. Such technologies as SIMlock/Device Personalization are designed to prevent you from switching mobile carriers or reselling your cell phone. Despite the purported benefits of these new security features, they are not in the mobile phone customers' best interests. 24 22 esl-students-telecommunications Telecommunications in Foreign Language Education for International Students One of today's exciting telecommunications solutions for ESL students is prepaid long distance service. Providing the reliable telephone and VoIP connection between the North American continent and the rest of the world, prepaid calling services make it possible for tens of thousands of students to feel closer to home. 25 24 International-cell-phone International Cell Phone - Stay Connected while Abroad OneSimCard is a prepaid international cell phone provider that allows you to take your cell phone overseas without incurring high roaming charges from your current wireless service provider. If you already own an unlocked tri-band or quad-band GSM cell phone, the International SIM Card Solution is the package that will best fit your needs. All you need to do is purchase a OneSimCard SIM card, which you can charge and recharge with an optimum calling plan depending on where you are traveling, and place it inside your cell phone.