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WIRELESS INSIDE INFORMATION:

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MANAGING YOUR WIRELESS PHONE NUMBERS
Changing, moving or tracking down wireless phone numbers.  A number can be as important as your name, or a secret that you want to keep private.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS ON WIRELESS
Most cellular carriers offer a discount to employees and members of certain companies, governments and organizations. Discounts range from 5% to 25% and yes, maybe FREE!.
KEEP YOUR NUMBER
With Wireless Number Portability you can take your number with you when you change carriers. Not only can you keep your number, you can also perform a few tricks by "porting" your number geographically.
WHICH NETWORK DO THEY USE?
Find which network is used by "Alternative" Carriers.  Choose a Prepaid plan that uses the same towers as your favorite wireless network.
PREPAIDS THAT USE MORE THAN ONE NETWORK
Most prepaid carriers use just one of the major cellular networks, that's how they can charge less. But there are a few that allow you to use more than one network, or at least choose the network you want, including Wi-Fi.
'BACK DOOR' VOICE MAIL NUMBERS
We still provide those voice mail access numbers that lets you leave a message without ringing their phone, for FREE!
If Your Can't Make a Call
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A CALL
How many times have you not been able to make a call because "All Circuits Are Busy" or you're just beyond cellular coverage? These things often happen at the worst time. All hope is not lost, there are several ways to get your message through.
Cheaper Wireless
WHAT IS A CARRIER?
What is a network?  There's a fine line between what we call the wireless companies we all deal with. Do they operate the cellular infrastructure, or do they just handle customer service?  We have a detailed explanation about which is which.

WANNA KNOW A (CELLULAR) SECRET?
Enjoy your wireless service more by knowing the most valuable secrets and short cuts.

What We Do Behind the Cellular Back Door:
This is the place to get inside information about wireless. Our mission is to find and share cellular information that is either not generally available elsewhere, or presented here in a way that makes it easier for you to use. Secrets include: Which Network is Used by Which Carrier?, Voice Mail Access Numbers, Identify the Network by the Phone Number, How to Get an Employee Discount, How to Dump Your Old Carrier, How to Get Cheaper Wireless Without Changing Phones, and much more. If you don't find what you're looking for, visit our page of Wireless Inside Information.