Having a cell phone can be very expensive! Unless, you have Cricket Wireless or Metro PCS like us 
then you already have unlimited everything. But, if you still crave more out of your cell phone then check out these free services. If utilized properly they can help put the world in the palm of your hands!
5. Free Price Checks
Looking for a new home stereo or plasma TV? Make sure you don't get ripped off by using this free service! It's simple and easy. Just call 888-Do-Frucall (888-363-7822) and enter the UPC code found on the package followed by #. After, you'll be prompted to enter your Zip Code to include estimated shipping costs. For example I called, entered UPC 014633156294 then entered my zip code 60187 and the service found my item "COMMAND AND CONQUER 3 DVD" and quoted me a price of $38 that included shipping. This was $10 cheaper than Best Buy!
4. Free SuperVoicemail
Did I say SuperVoicemail? Yes, and I meant it! If your tired of your old whimpy voicemail you might want to try out YouMail. This service offers a "voicemail replacement" for your current wireless provider's voicemail. You simply enter a series of numbers to reprogram your phones voicemail (it's okay to try this it is REALLY simply to undo if you don't like the service) and just like magic you have supervoicemail. What does supervoicemail do you ask? Well, you can personalize greetings for every caller. So, when your boss calls you can have, "Hello, You've reached the voicemail of Sam G. of Cisco Systems, I'm too busy working right now to pick up, please leave a message and I'll get back to you." Then, when your girlfriend calls you can personalize her message (in your best baby voice) - "Hey Baby, Miss You Can't wait to hear your message" and then leave a generic message for the rest of callers. This option is pretty fun especially when you start getting into it with your friends, it freaks them out! 
SuperVoicemail also allows you to check your messages online or VIA your phone, incase you left your phone at home. And finally, my favorite part of Super Voicemail you can ditch annoying callers. That's right you enter their number and it will give them a funny message whenever they attempt to call your number. Think of your favorite EX you'd love to try this out on!
3. Free Directory Assistance
Are you still calling 411? Well, I guess if you have the unlimited 411 plan from cricket wireless then thats okay! However, why bother when you can get free directory assitance simply by using google's new 411 service:
To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.
Using this service, you can:
* search for a local business by name or category.
You can say "Giovanni's Pizzeria" or just "pizza".
* get connected to the business, free of charge.
* get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone.
Just say "text message".
And it's free. Google doesn’t charge you a thing for the call or for connecting you to the business.
Or, use the old ad-supported way by calling 800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411). When you call the number a computer prompts you for the location your looking for. Then, after listening to a brief 20second ad gives you the number. This is perhaps, the easiest and most effective free service for your cell phone! That is, unless you know our next free service.
2. Free Answers
This is by far my favorite free service for your cell phone. This multi-featured and "AD-FREE" service is brought to you by Google. Simply text message 46645 (that's "Google" without the E). In your text message simply type what your looking for, IE: "Pizza Hut 60121" or "Pizza Hut Chicago IL." Within seconds, you'll recieve a number from Google with the name, address and phone number! Or, you could type things like "Weather Chicago" to get a 3-day mini forecast, stock quotes - just enter the symbol "LEAP" , a dictionary - "Define Irony" , driving directions "chicago IL to 60187" , unit conversions "cups in 1 gallon", currency conversion "50 usd in euros" and more. You can even text message "HELP" to see a full list of these features in case you forget! Or, you could familairize yourself with googles page on how to use this service! My favorite use of this service is Q&A text with things like "Abraham Lincolns Birthday".
1. Free Ringtones, Wallpapers, ScreenSavers, Games and More.
Saved the best for last! The most unknown secret of cell phones is knowing how to get free ringtones. Simply download TONETHIS (don't worry it's spyware/adware free) and you can EASILY make your own ringtones from your MP3 collections. The advantage to this is you can select what part of the song is best fitted to be the ringtone IE)Chorus. Additionally, you can convert pictures into wallpapers/screensavers and send them to your phone. This amazing free service works by uploading your stuff to it's website and hosting it temporarily, then sends your cell phone a text message with information on where to download it. Then you simply goto the URL pointed to in the text message and download your goodies. Standard download rates apply but, you must admit its alot cheaper then ringtone services plus you know exactly what your getting.
Well, I hope you enjoyed the top 5 free cell phone service you never knew existed. If you use these services your cell phone will instantly become more powerful and you will become more resourceful.
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