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What is a cellphone Ringtone?

Ringtones are electronic files that you transfer or download to your cellphone. Most cellphones today offer the user the ability to set custom ringtones. Many allow the user to select which ringtone will play when a specific person is calling in. Since most people now own cellphones, custom Ringtones can be useful in allowing you to tell the sound of your own phone ringing in a crowd apart from the rest.

What is a Caller Tune (Ringback)?

Some cellular service providers now offer "Caller Tunes" also known as Ringbacks. Caller Tunes replace the typical ringing that is heard after you have placed a call and before that call is answered by the receiver. Caller tunes are typically popular music tracks, but can theoretically be anything you want.

Can I use MP3 ringtones?

If your phone was made after 2005, chances are very good that you can use mp3 ringtones. MP3 ringtones are the ultimate in ringtone technology. With MP3 ringtones, your cellphone will play the actual song that you have chosen as your ringtone. The Ringtones available to you will depend on what model of mobile phone you own.

What type of files are supported with Ringtones?

Ringtones come in multiple file formats. Many are in popular formats like MP3 and WAV. Others are available in QCP and AMR file types.

What type of Ringtone will my Cell Phone support?

Basically, the age of your phone is the greatest factor that will determine the type of ringtone you can use. Nearly all newer phones will support all the different types of tones and usually come pre-loaded with several Ring Tones. Older phone models however will only support monophonic and polyphonic Ringtones. Even pay as you go phones usually support some type of Ringtone.

Which cellular service providers support custom Ringtones?

All carriers will offer different service plans to their members. Our Ringtone membership suports Alltel, Boost, Cellular One, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, US Cellular, Celcom, AT&T, Cricket and many more.

Which mobile phone models do you support?

If your phone is manufactured by Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG, Panasonic, Sanyo, Kyocera, Sony, or Tracfone you should be able to download and use most of the ringtones offered today. A list of popular supported models is found below.

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What types of Ringtones are available?

Ringtones are available in several different forms depending on which type of phone you own:

• Monophonic Ringtones

  Early mobile phones were only able to play simple tones one note at a time.

• Polyphonic Ringtones

  Polyphonic ringers are very similar to monophonic tones, but they sound better because they are able to play more than one note at a time. Due to this advantage, they sound more realistic than monophonic ringtones.
  • Popular Polyphonic tones include: Gnarls Barkley "crazy", Chamillionaire "ridin", Shakira "hips don't lie", Nelly Furtado "Promiscuous", Ne-Yo "sexy love", Cassie "me + u" and the Jackass Theme.

• Real Music Tones

  Real Music Tones, also known as True Tones and MP3 Ringtones are actual music clips. Depending on the model mobile phone you have, they can sound nearly as good as a CD. Real Music Tones come in multiple file formats compatible with most new phones.
  • Categories include: Country, Hip Hop, R&B, Christian, Pop, Rock, Rap, Alternative and ringtones for Children.
  • Some of the Top Artist Ringtones include: Nickelback "far away", Nick, Lachey, N' Sync, Ludacris "money maker", Garth Brooks, Hilary Duff, Slip Knot, Justin Timberlake "sexyback", Linkin Park, Kanye West, Eminem, Metallica, Britney Spears, 50 Cent "candy shop", Obie Trice Big Tymers, Baby Bash, Seether, Sheryl Crow, Ginuwine, Pink Floyd "comfortably numb", Pink, Alicia Keys, Crazy Town, Evanescence, Akon, Reba, Eric Clapton, Limb Bizkit, Bad religion, Dave Matthews, Destinys Child, Hinder "lips of an angel", Fergie "london bridge", Chris Brown "Gimme That".

• Voice Tones

  Voice Tones are typically clips taken from TV shows & themes and comedy routines.
  • Some Popular TV show themes are: Pink Panther, 24 theme song, Price is Right, Simpsons, South Park and Sesame Street.

Popular supported cellphone models:

• Kyocera Cellphones

  Kyocera Ace, Kyocera Dorado, Kyocera Jaguar, Kyocera K10, Kyocera K612, Kyocera K9, Kyocera KOI, Kyocera KX16, Kyocera KX2, Kyocera KX21, Kyocera KX21, Kyocera KX5, Kyocera Onyx, Kyocera Rave, Kyocera Slider, Kyocera Slider V5, Kyocera Xcursion

• LG Cellphones

  LG 1150, LG 1400i, LG 4015, LG A7110, LG C1300, LG C1500, LG C2000, LG CE500, LG CG225, LG CG300, LG CU320, LG CU500, LG F7200, LG F9100, LG F9200, LG Fusic, LG G4015, LG G4020, LG G4050, LG L1200, LG L1400, LG LX350, LG LX550, LG PM225, LG PM-325, LG VX5200, LG VX5200, LG VX6000, LG VX6000v2, LG VX6100, LG VX7000, LG VX8000, LG VX8100, LG VX9800, LG VX9800

• Motorola Cellphones

  Motorola 120t, Motorola A630, Motorola C155, Motorola C290, Motorola C332, Motorola C333, Motorola C350, Motorola C350g, Motorola C353, Motorola C370, Motorola C650, Motorola E310, Motorola E398, Motorola E790, Motorola E815, Motorola E825, Motorola L2, Motorola L6, Motorola MPX220, Motorola Pebl, Motorola Razr (Razor), Motorola ROKR E1, Motorola SLVR L7, Motorola T720, Motorola T721, Motorola T722, Motorola T725, Motorola V170, Motorola V171, Motorola V173, Motorola V180, Motorola V188, Motorola V190, Motorola V195, Motorola V197, Motorola V220, Motorola V235, Motorola V260, Motorola V262, Motorola V265, Motorola V266, Motorola V276, Motorola V3, Motorola V300, Motorola V323, Motorola V325, Motorola V325, Motorola V330, Motorola V360, Motorola V3c, Motorola V3C RAZR (Razor), Motorola V3i, Motorola V3x, Motorola V400, Motorola V505, Motorola V535, Motorola V540, Motorola V551, Motorola V555, Motorola V557, Motorola V600, Motorola V60t, Motorola V635, Motorola V710, Motorola V810, Motorola V840

• Nokia Cellphones

  Nokia 1100, Nokia 1221, Nokia 1261, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2125, Nokia 2260, Nokia 2600, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3200, Nokia 3205, Nokia 3220, Nokia 3300, Nokia 3360, Nokia 3390, Nokia 3395, Nokia 3560, Nokia 3590, Nokia 3595, Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 5125, Nokia 5165, Nokia 5190, Nokia 6010, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6061, Nokia 6061i, Nokia 6100, Nokia 6101, Nokia 6102, Nokia 6102i, Nokia 6103, Nokia 6126, Nokia 6131, Nokia 6133, Nokia 6165i, Nokia 6200, Nokia 6225, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6235i, Nokia 6236i, Nokia 6256i, Nokia 6282, Nokia 6305i, Nokia 6305i, Nokia 6340, Nokia 6360, Nokia 6560, Nokia 6590, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6610, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6651, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6800, Nokia 6820, Nokia 7210, Nokia 7270, Nokia 7610, Nokia 8260, Nokia 8265, Nokia 8390, Nokia 8801, Nokia 9300, Nokia NGage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Nokia VI-3155i

• Samsung Cellphones

  BlackJack, Samsung 640, Samsung A420, Samsung A500, Samsung A560, Samsung A580, Samsung A580, Samsung A600, Samsung A610, Samsung A640, Samsung A640, Samsung A660, Samsung A670, Samsung A680, Samsung A700, Samsung A740, Samsung A760, Samsung A790, Samsung a795, Samsung A800, Samsung A820, Samsung A840, Samsung A850, Samsung A880, Samsung A890, Samsung A890, Samsung a950, Samsung A960, Samsung A970, Samsung C207, Samsung C225, Samsung C417, Samsung D307, Samsung D347, Samsung D357, Samsung D407, Samsung D415, Samsung D807, Samsung E105, Samsung E315, Samsung E316, Samsung E317, Samsung e335, Samsung e635, Samsung E715, Samsung i600, Samsung M500, Samsung MM-A900, Samsung MM-A920, Samsung MM-A920i, Samsung MM-A940, Samsung N400, Samsung P107, Samsung P207, Samsung P735, Samsung P777, Samsung R225, Samsung S105, Samsung S307, Samsung T209, Samsung T309, Samsung T319, Samsung T509, Samsung t509s, Samsung T519, Samsung T609, Samsung T619, Samsung t629, Samsung T709, Samsung T719, Samsung t809, Samsung V205, Samsung V206, Samsung VGA1000, Samsung X105, Samsung X426, Samsung X427, Samsung x475, Samsung X495, Samsung X497, Samsung ZX10, Samsung ZX20

• Sony Ericsson Cellphones

  Sony Ericsson w300, Sony Ericsson CT66, Sony Ericsson J300a, Sony Ericsson P800, Sony Ericsson S710a, Sony Ericsson T226, Sony Ericsson T237, Sony Ericsson T290, Sony Ericsson T300, Sony Ericsson T306, Sony Ericsson T316, Sony Ericsson T61, Sony Ericsson T610, Sony Ericsson T616, Sony Ericsson T637, Sony Ericsson T68, Sony Ericsson W600i, Sony Ericsson Z300a, Sony Ericsson Z500, Sony Ericsson Z500a, Sony Ericsson Z520, Sony Ericsson Z520a, Sony Ericsson Z520i, Sony Ericsson Z525a, Sony Ericsson Z600, Sony Ericsson Z710i

• Sanyo Cellphones

  Sanyo 2400, Sanyo 3100, Sanyo 4500, Sanyo 4900, Sanyo 4920, Sanyo 4930, Sanyo 5300, Sanyo 5400, Sanyo 5500, Sanyo 5500L, Sanyo 6400, Sanyo 6600, Sanyo 7200, Sanyo 7300, Sanyo 8100, Sanyo 8300, Sanyo 8400, Sanyo Katana, Sanyo MM-5600, Sanyo MM-7500, Sanyo MM-9000, Sanyo PM8200, Sanyo RL2000, Sanyo RL2500, Sanyo VI-2300