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OZ Knowz Wireless Inside Information: 


►OZ Knowz What Network They Use: 
The OZ knows the answer to the question: "What Network Do they Use?" or which Prepaid carrier uses the facilities of which network.  You can choose an "alternative" and still be your favorite cellular network.

►OZ Knowz "Back Door" Voice Mail Numbers: 
Numbers that give you access to your local cellular voice mail system.


►OZ Knowz that Battery Chargers are Free at (Some) Hotels:
If you forget yours while traveling, ask your hotel for one left by another guest.


►OZ Knowz When You Can't Make a Call, Try Text Messaging:
Text Messaging can get through in areas with poor cellular service or during an emergency. Many 911 centers now accept Text Messages for emergencies.
 

►OZ Knowz How to Get Cheaper Wireless:
The OZ guide to cutting your wireless bill down to as low as ZERO!


►OZ Knowz How to Get Out of a Contract:
If you happen to be stuck in a contract, here's how you to get out of it at little or no cost.

►OZ Knowz Where to Find Better Coverage Maps:
Get more maps than those shown by the carriers, some with lots more detail.

►OZ Knowz Discounts on Wireless Phones and Service:
If you're buying a wireless device, make sure you check OZ's sources for the lowest prices on phones and other wireless products.

►OZ Has a Discussion Forum:
When The OZ finds a tasty morsel of cellular secrets he talks about it in the Wireless Noise discussion group.
►OZ Knowz How to Send Email to Text Message Addresses: 
You can send a Text Message as easy as sending an email...no phone needed!

►OZ Knowz About FREE Emergency-Only Wireless Service:
There are phones that give you access to first responders with NO monthly charges!

►OZ Knowz Employee Discounts on Wireless:
You can get a hefty discount on cellular based on where you work.  The OZ has the list of links and eligibility.

►OZ Knowz How to Get FREE Wireless Service:
This is not a gimmick, there's more than one way to end up paying NOTHING (or almost nothing) for your wireless service!

►OZ Knowz You Can Hate Your Carrier But Love Their Network:
Escape (or hide) from your current supplier of wireless service but still use their network infrastructure.

►OZ Knowz How to Identify the Carrier & Location by Phone Number:
Most cellular numbers can be tracked back to the carrier and the location.

►OZ Knowz How to Keep Your Wireless Number:
While you don't "own" your wireless number, you can take it with you when you change carriers, wireline or wireless.

►OZ Knowz About LifeLine and Link-Up Plans:
These are programs that provide FREE or discounted cellular service if you receive one of a large number of government support services.
►OZ Knowz MVNO's:
Mobile Virtual Network Operators. These "virtual" networks deal with all your customer-related issues, including providing your SIM and phone, but they use the major carriers' wireless networks.

►OZ Knowz Where the Cell Sites Are:
The carriers don't want cell sites to be easy to find, but with a few links, a few maps and some detective work you can narrow down the possibilities.

►OZ Knowz You May Not Be Saving Money on Your New Plan:
Do the Math on your wireless plan to make sure you're getting the best deal.

►OZ Knowz Phone Number Management:
OZ has everything you wanted to know about your wireless phone number and how to change it, hide it, or get one where you want it.

►OZ Knowz How to Get Your Voice Mail When Roaming:
Your phone works differently when you're roaming, especially out of the country.

►OZ Knowz Wireless Secrets:
A popular page of cellular secrets you didn't know to look for.

►OZ Knowz The Cheapest Wireless Plans:
There are plans with lots of Talk, Text and Data for as little at $10/mo.  With a few restrictions your cost can be less, even down to FREE!

►OZ Knowz How to Switch to a New Carrier:
The OZ how-to guide to changing wireless carriers and how to do it right.

►OZ Knowz Voice Mail "Back Door" Numbers:
Numbers that give you access to your local cellular voice mail system.
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