A little planning and a mobile phone can go a long way toward helping your family save time, money and trouble. Family-friendly wireless pricing plans and services can help parents stay connected with their children and manage life on the go. Here are 10 ways you can put mobile phones to work for your family:
1. Reach out to your family using text messaging or stay connected via e-mail.
2. Save your wireless minutes by using quick, "walkie-talkie"-style communication available at the push of a button.
3. Turn to your phone for the latest weather information before heading to work, to school, out on vacations or on road trips, including getting the latest weather report from The Weather Channel.
4. Get lists of restaurants, including street addresses and phone numbers, when on the road, with fast access to information with On Demand. Then, use GPS-enabled applications such as Garmin Mobile or TeleNav, for audible and visual turn-by-turn directions to get your family where you need to go.
5. Use your camera phone to tell your family story and have your camera phone pictures turned into everything from coffee mugs to mouse pads. Print the images at thousands of participating retailers across the country or simply share them instantly with family and friends.
6. Let the kids play mobile games or join a game community, such as Game Lobby from Sprint, to compete against others.
7. Listen to streaming radio services, such as Sirius Music. Or download full songs from the Sprint Music Store, which allows you to browse, preview, download, play and manage high-quality digital music, right from your phone, as well as listen to the music you enjoy with your family instantly, on the go.
8. Access helpful applications, such as Auto-Know-How Advanced Auto Parts and Consumer Reports, to help you with basic auto maintenance or purchase decisions.
9. Watch live TV and video on demand right from your phone, including family channels such as Looney Tunes, Discovery Kids or Cartoon Network. Catch up on everything from current news and sports highlights to movie previews.
10. Use a family locator service, such as Sprint Family Locator, to locate your children and quickly communicate with them via text message or voice call.
When parents leave the house in the morning, they typically grab their car keys, their wallet or purse and their mobile phone. Now, via select mobile phones, parents also have instant access to news, weather, sports, information, productivity tools and entertainment services-right at their fingertips-to help them stay connected and manage life on the go. |
| Author: Adam Johnes |
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