Free Camera Phones

Let's say you are walking down the street, just minding your own business and I suddenly approach you to ask the following question, "Would you be interested in getting a new camera phone without having to spend so much as a single shiny nickel?" Think about it for a moment. Your answer would probably be something like, "Of course I would! What kind of question is that?"

Well, maybe you wouldn't be quite so rude, but the bottom line is that all of us in today's technology-crazed society depend on having reliable wireless service. Yet, that's not enough to satisfy most people. In addition to having a phone that gets good service in an unlimited coverage area, people want phones that can serve a host of other functions. Primary among these is taking high-quality pictures that can be instantly emailed to friends. The camera phone has truly become as essential an accessory to the average citizen of the 21st century as a pocket comb was to the average teenage greaser of the 1950s, or a big club was to the average caveman of prehistoric times.

So, now that we've come to an agreement on the importance of having a killer camera phone, we come back to the issue of how to get one for free. Without question, one of the easiest ways to do this is to purchase a two-year service agreement with Wireless by AT&T, formerly Cingular Wireless, one of the most prestigious wireless carriers currently in operation. By joining AT&T, you instantly become eligible for a free camera phone that you can depend on for all the wireless features that are so integral to daily existence.

What phone models are currently offered free in return for that two-year contract, you ask? Prepare yourself, because we're not talking about some clunky outdated model with roughly the weight and dimensions of a cinder block that needs a three-foot antenna (not included) in order to pick up a signal. No, we're taking about the red-hot Nokia 6102i.

This phone comes in a sleek and functional flip design, and includes a VGA camera/video recorder with a link to a dedicated camera key. The quality of the images you can capture is truly state-of-the-art. Realizing that taking pictures with your phone isn't much fun unless you can share them immediately with friends, the makers of the 6102i also included a multimedia messaging feature.

Another stellar camera phone that you can get for free by signing up with  AT&T is the Pantech c300, which proudly boasts of being the smallest camera flip phone in the world! Don't let the diminutive size fool you, because this tri-band world phone is packed with top-shelf features such as photo caller ID, speakerphone, text and sound, call forwarding, calendar with reminders and customizable ringtones.

The C300's VGA camera comes with a flash, allowing you to take bright, crisp photos even in low-light situations. And a generous selection of downloadable wallpaper and graphics makes it easy for you to personalize the look of the c300 so that it reflects your own unique style and sensibility.

Obviously, AT&T provides many incentives to sign up for two years by offering excellent camera phones like the Nokia 6102i and the Pantech c300. The wireless marketplace is one that is driven by accelerating competition that can yield huge benefits for savvy consumers; it's all a matter of educating yourself about the many options at your disposal. One thing is for sure, though: When you want a free camera phone that comes with outstanding customer service, AT&T is the way to go.

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