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Considerations When Purchasing a New Mobile Phone

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We look at CDMA phones for North America and consider those available from three major providers: Sprint, US Cellular, and Verizon.  The largest of the three is Verizon, with the most CDMA carrier coverage and widest selection of phones.  [[CDMA is Mobile Phone Network Technology]] and is more common than GSM in North America (see: [[CDMA vs GSM]].)   We look at CDMA phones for North America and consider those available from three major providers: Sprint, US Cellular, and Verizon.  The largest of the three is Verizon, with the most CDMA carrier coverage and widest selection of phones.  CDMA is [[Mobile Phone Network Technology]] and is more common than GSM in North America (see: [[CDMA vs GSM]].)    Currently this guide does not cover [[iPhone]] and Blackberry.Here is a checklist of must-have-features and options.* WiFi capable (wireless G and N)* Mobile Hotspot* G4 capable* MicroSD card slot (expandable memory)* MicroUSB data and charging connection* 3.5GB or more internal memory* Android Jellybean 4.1 or higher OS* WVGA or better screen resolution (qHD is better)* Root option available for this model (see: [[Why Root My Android]])* 2.5mm (TS) standard photo jack* [[USB Mass Storage Mode]] (PC connection type)* Doesn't automatically unlock on incoming call (no pocket answer)* Nice loud ringer* Minimal number of side buttonsVerizon's voicemail system is primitive.  Customers can be forced to  Verizon's voicemail system is primitive.  Customers can be forced to listen to old voice messages before a new message. 
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