Wireless Networks Opening Up To Promote Business & Competition

th the Announcement by Verizon on November 27th, 2007 a change will be coming to the wireless network industry. For many years now wireless companies have used their buying power to make deals for themselves, and leave the open market out of reach for customers. If you wanted the newest cell phone, PDA, or Bluetooth device you had to wait for your company to provide it and the cost were normally outrageous.Wireless networks in basic terms means the way electronic products can connect to phones, servers and networks. With Verizon opening up its wireless network to all electronics that can pass its basic compatibility test, means that the customer now has the power to drive the market. Businesses will also benefit from the wireless network news by now being able to contact customers with news of their device or feature. The business will have to have it certified with Verizon, but then may market to the public.In an example here is the timeline involving Motorola's SLVR L7C a sleek phone that was released by Motorola left customers waiting for its release by the cell phone companies. Sprint didn't make this phone available through its shops until November 2006, and in a review was described as being "finally released". Then in January of the next year Verizon made the same phone available on its wireless network. This delay could have been avoided with the new idea from Verizon by simply incorporating the standards for compliance in the build process, and having it reviewed to insure compatibility with the wireless network. In the end it is time for wireless network companies to market and work for the consumer.If you search for forums looking for news on electronics and cell phones for wireless networks you will find many people waiting for the newest phones and gadgets, and discussions on compatibility. One poster on howardforums.com posted this concerning the Motorola phone listed above; "Is Verizon going to ever offer this phone (SLVR L7) for their carrier?"While we as customers are familiar with cell-phones and PDA's being marketed in the advertising market, it mainly revolved around a few products that were already approved by and contracted with companies such as Verizon.This opening of the wireless networks should happen for some companies by the middle of 2008, and with Verizon happening at some point in latter part of 2008.For more research on this news please follow the following links;The Yahoo! story on Verizon's Wireless Network news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071127/ap_on_hi_te/verizon_open_network_2Blog Post on what the impact might be for business and consumers; tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/8647Derek Bailey is the founder of Bizness Lists, which operates the site www.theworldsconcierge.com The site provides a way for Travel related businesses across the globe a way to meet the travelers they are seeking. For more details about the Concierge website visit www.theworldsconcierge.com Derek_Bailey

10 Great Ringtones Make All Time List

tting ringtones for your cell phone has become one of the hottest ways to set yourself apart on todays scene. If you want to stand out in a crowd, the ringtone you choose can be a big step in the right direction.So you want a great ringtone, but have no idea what makes one great? Follow the advice below and learn where the bar has been raised by the top 10 list below, dubbed the first class of the ringtone Hall of Fame.Separating great ringtones from the rest of the bunch requires a series of judging criteria. First and foremost, a great ringtone must come from a great song. While it is possible for great songs to yield disappointing ringtones, the opposite is impossible. The ringtone must also be easily recognizable to many people. Everyone wants that ringtone that makes people smile and say, I love that song when your phone rings.From a musical standpoint, the ringtone must be created from one of three song portions: the intro, the hook, or the solo. The success of these three parts to the musical equation are make or break for hit songs, making them essential to the success of a ringtone. Because of the technology format, songs that make great ringtones also need to have simple layers. Songs with dueling drums or guitars cause a ringtone to sound cluttered, making it difficult to identify by ear. The intros to songs like Stairway to Heaven and A Thousand Miles make great ringtones because they are catchy and easy on the ear.In addition to coming from a particular section of a song, great ringtones must also feature a strong, repetitious percussion line. Whether that persistent pulse comes from the bass line of Drop It Like Its Hot or from the synthesizers in Take On Me, the ability for many people to recognize a specific song comes from that repetition.While the final keystones are being cemented into the ringtone shrine, here are the first ten inductees into the Ringtone Hall of Fame:1. In Da Club 50 CentBesides being Billboards inaugural "Ringtone of the Year" in 2004, 50s first #1 hit has a bass line built for making heads bob. The strings section adds suspense to the song and puts high notes on top of the gutter base line. Having In Da Club as a ringtone means the party is never farther away than your phone.2. Stairway to Heaven Led ZeppelinThe calming woodwind that accompanies Pages slow guitar picking makes for rock and ringtone heaven on earth. Several portions of this song have been made into ringtones, but the tone depicting the songs introduction is truly a classic.3. Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd SkynyrdMusic fans of all ages get a smile on their face at the first sound of this southern-rock classic. Change a partys atmosphere from get together to jamboree by a simple ring-ring. The MP3 version is a required tone for country and classic rock fans.4. Super Mario Brothers Game ThemeThe essential ringtone for gamers. The polyphonic tone is an exact replication of the track from 16-bit Nintendo.5. Halloween Movie ThemePerfect custom tone for friends named Michael Myers. One of the most popular ringtones of all time that can outsell pop hits year round.6. The Next Episode - Dr. DreWhile many hip-hop ringtones sound poor due to the overuse of dull bass lines, The Next Episode features thumping bass and a pulsating G-funk guitar lick, creating the bench mark for multi layered ringtones.7. Mission Impossible Theme SongAnother incredibly popular ringtone despite its age that will only get more popular as the third installment of the movie franchise begins filming. Perfect as a custom tone for those over-demanding bosses in the workplace.8. Sandstorm DaRudeLike Super Mario Brothers, a distinct song replica is created by the polyphonic ringtone. A must for fans of techno music and another, sure fire, party-starter tone.9. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme SongThe only hip-hop song your father can rap over is one of the most recognizable ringtones available. The beat is so contagious that setting it as your default ringer in a public place will cause a room to begin rhyming along as if they were Will Smith.10. The Jetsons Theme SongWhile the Jetsons had a lot of great things in their future world, one thing they dont have is their own song as a phone ringer. We dont have flying automobiles yet, but show off the evolution of cell phone technology with the upbeat polyphonic ditty.Jonathan Bentz is an Associate Editor of the Cool Ringtones Blog and has downloaded 39 ringtones in the last month on his new Samsung camera phone. Check out MonsterTones for all the hottest ringtones. Enter promo code MJKB0 for a buy one, get one free special. Jonathan_Bentz