| To some, the signals provided to cell phones are the | | | | Africa, Asia, and Europe; and a GSM 900/1900 which |
| advent of science-fiction coming to life from the | | | | can, potentially, work anywhere in the world. |
| pages of their favorite fantasy novel. In reality, cell | | | | * Tri Band Phone: This phone will combine three of |
| phone signals are simply the utilization of modern | | | | four frequencies which means it will generally work |
| technology to decipher mobile frequencies. In order | | | | throughout the globe although there may be some |
| for a cell phone to work, it must pick up one of the | | | | blackout spots depending upon the specific three |
| four signals that are utilized throughout the globe. | | | | frequencies are being employed. |
| Yes, there are four distinct main frequencies used | | | | * Quad Band Phone: Works with all four frequencies. |
| throughout the world with two being commonplace in | | | | Clearly, if you are a reseller of dual band and tri band |
| the United States and the other two being more | | | | phones you might run into a little trouble with your |
| common in other parts of the world. What are these | | | | customers when their phones don't work in their local |
| four frequency bands? They are: | | | | region. Don't worry though. You can always take |
| * 850 MHz | | | | proper measures to protect yourself when sourcing |
| * 900 MHz | | | | and selling phones. The first step would be to log the |
| * 1800 MHz | | | | specific frequencies of the phones that you are |
| * 1900 MHz | | | | purchasing. Then, perform the research as to which |
| Certain phones work on certain frequency and are | | | | regions of the globe the phones will work in. |
| incompatible with other frequencies. That means a | | | | In general, your orders will only come from those |
| phone that works in one part of the world may not | | | | areas you are specifically targeting your |
| work in another one. For those that love to travel, | | | | advertisements. Stocking up on the appropriate |
| this can create a major quandary. Seriously, would | | | | phones with matching frequencies would be the right |
| you have to purchase a completely new phone when | | | | way to go. If there are any parts of the world you |
| you travel to a new region? Not it you purchase | | | | know the phones won't work, you might want to list |
| phones that are able to receive and work with | | | | you do not sell to such regions due to compatibility |
| multitudes of frequencies. | | | | issues. |
| Remember, people always are looking to purchase | | | | Adding a disclaimer that states the frequency, a |
| cheap mobile phones because it is possible to get a | | | | notice of compatibility, and a travel advisory would |
| great phone at a great price. They will scour auction | | | | be recommended. Readers should perform a little |
| sites such as eBay for great deals which is why you | | | | research into the frequencies of the phones so as to |
| should always look to expand your reseller business | | | | compile the proper marketing and disclaimer strategy. |
| on eBay. Just be sure to maintain a solid reputation | | | | Remember, people love to purchase cheap phones to |
| as this will boost business potential tremendously. | | | | save on costs. They scour online auction sites such |
| These phones fall under the heading of quad band | | | | as eBay to find great deals which opens many |
| phone, a tri band phone and a dual band. What are | | | | opportunities for resellers. Just be mindful that you |
| the differences between the three? Take a look: | | | | want to protect your seller reputation. Understanding |
| * Dual Band Phone: Combines two different | | | | which frequencies you offer and providing disclaimers |
| frequencies. Common dual bands would be a GSM | | | | can boost your success in maintaining your business' |
| 850/1900 designed to work in North, Central, and | | | | reputation. |
| South America; a GSM 900/1800 which can work in | | | | |