Conquer Cellphone Clutter

We know a woman who has four old cellphones stuffed in the back of a drawer in her kitchen and three more tucked in her nightstand, to say nothing of the collection of once fawned over but now forgotten smartphones her husband and kids have hiding in their respective closets. That’s a lot of old cellphones hanging out, taking up space, and creating clutter.

If you’ve got a similar situation happening in your house, we can help. There are plenty of ways to dispose of cellphones you no longer need or want. Below are some terrific suggestions for getting those old devices out of drawers, closets, and anywhere else they’re stashed. Read through and the next time you ask yourself, What should I do with my old phone? you’ll have plenty of options.

Recycle it

Believe it or not, cell phones represent the largest category of unwanted devices. It’s kind of sad in a way; they go from being the hottest, newest, must-have to “eh” in almost no time. Luckily though, cell phones are the easiest thing to recycle. Lots of wireless providers and retailers offer programs where you can drop them off to be recycled. And they’ll also take your chargers, cables, and accessories.

Beyond retailers and wireless services, there are number of organizations that will gladly take your old phone and recycle it.

Call 2 Recycle offers drop off locations that can be found simply by typing your zip code into the search bar on the C2R homepage. The organization accepts rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries, and damaged or recalled batteries in addition to cell phones. Visit Call2Recycle

Earth 911 provides extensive recycling opportunities for far more than cell phones and batteries. Just enter the material you want to recycle – glass, personal computers, cell phones, paper, paint, metals, hazardous materials, etc. – and your zip code, and a list of drop off locations in your area will pop up with the name of the place, address and phone number, and a list of exactly what each will accept. Visit Earth911

Sell it

eBay or Craigslist are great places to sell your smartphone for cash, as are Facebook online yard sale groups. There are also specialty web sites like Gazelle and SellCell that frequently offer competitive prices without all the hassle of a listing or online auction.

About Gazelle: They purchase used iPhones, iPads or MacBooks and, in addition to Apple products, they buy smartphones from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and other major cell phone carriers.

About SellCell: They purchase used iPhones, iPads or MacBooks and, in addition to Apple products, they buy smartphones from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and other major cell phone carriers. They also buy gaming consoles, GoPros, smart home devices, and Amazon Kindles.

Donate it

Donating your old phone can be a selfless and worthwhile experience. Charities like Cells for Cells and Cell Phones for Soldiers raise money by repurposing used cell phones for their respective causes.

About Cells for Cells: Cells for Cells recycles cell phones to raise money for families battling cancer and for cancer-related charities. To date, the organization has raised nearly $50,000.00 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by recycling old and broken cell phones.

About Cell Phones for Soldiers: Cell Phones for Soldiers is a national nonprofit that uses proceeds from donated cell phones to purchase calling cards for troops to call home and to provide emergency funding to veterans.

Transfer it

Let’s say your phone isn’t really that old but, for whatever reason, you’re tired or it. If you’ve got teens or tweens in the house, giving it to them to use makes sense and relieves you of having to find someplace to sell, donate, or recycle it. Looking beyond your kids, maybe you have an aunt or uncle or elderly grandparent who could use it as an extra phone or emergency device. If your phone still holds a charge and gets a signal, if could really be of use to one of those family members.

If you decide to transfer your phone to someone else entirely, maybe a neighbor or close friend, be sure that person understands the costs involved in setting up a phone plan.

Repurpose it

With the price of cell phones these days, lots of people are finding unique ways to keep using their old devices. After all, they cost a bundle. Following are some neat ideas to try if you’d like to repurpose your old cell phone.

Security system camera: Set your old phone up as a doorbell with a camera so you can always see who’s at the door. For exactly how to do it, visit How To Do It All on YouTube.

Remote control: Forget buying a remote. Just download an app like SURE Universal Smart TV Remote, Universal Remote Pro, or EzRemote Lite, follow the directions and in no time you’ve got a new remote using your old phone. Now that’s getting your money’s worth.

GPS: Leave your old phone in the car and use it like an old fashioned GPS. You get wherever you’re going and the battery in your new phone doesn’t take a hit.

Emergency phone: Even if your old phone is not attached to a phone plan, it can still call 911. Leaving an old phone in the kitchen or in the car might go a long way toward making you or a loved one feel safer and more secure.

You can recycle your old phone, sell it, donate it, transfer it, or repurpose it. But before you do any of those things you need to …

Prep it

Before your old device leaves your hands, make sure you delete all your data. Text messages, emails, photos, other media, and apps should be backed up to storage for the sake of safety. Then go into Settings and restore all of them to factory settings.

To do this on iPhone, visit How to Erase Your iPhone.

To do this on Android, visit How to Delete Everything from Any Android Phone.

There are so many ways to conquer cell phone clutter and now you know several of them!

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Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

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What our customers are saying…

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With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

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Let’s look at “unlimited data”

With so many cellular phone businesses vying for your money, it’s difficult to tell which you can trust. The overpriced services clamber, “Pick me!” with promises of low cost, unlimited data plans. But do you really need an unlimited amount of data? Will you use all of that data? Maybe. But if you don’t, guess what? You still have to pay for it.

If you’re on a $70 a month plan which gives you up to 23GB of data it means you’re paying $3.04 per GB of data. And if you’re using just 4GB a month (which is what most people typically use), you’re paying $57.40 per month for data you’re not using. Ouch.

The truth is…

Most people use just 2-5GB of data per billing cycle, and that’s because you’d have to spend every waking moment, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week online to exceed that amount. The average consumer doesn’t do that, and that’s why the average consumer doesn’t need a $50, $60 or $70 a month unlimited plan!

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Need more data one month? Simply go into your account portal and add more. When next month rolls around, if you need less data, you can go right back into your portal and reduce it. Simply log onto PureTalk.com, click on My Account, and select Manage My Data. Make your changes, save them, and log out. It’s that simple.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Each H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited Plan includes unlimited international talk to 70 Countries (including China and Mexico), unlimited text to any country in the world, and up to $5 international talk credit depending on the plan you select.

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

“I have had H2O monthly unlimited for a few years now. I use WIFI and Data interchangeably, and don't even think about it. My data is unlimited, and even if I stream videos or the news to my phone any time I want, I have never had it slow down.”

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

When you join H2O Wireless, you can take advantage of our Refer a Friend (RAF) referral program. It enables you to share the H2O love and lower your bill! Share the H2O love with enough friends, and you might not even have a bill.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Have a phone you love? H2O Wireless makes it easy to bring it with you. Simply join H2O Wireless and, at checkout, choose eSIM. Like a physical SIM card, but without the 3-5 day wait for a physical card to arrive, eSIM enables you to use your new service much faster. In fact, you can activate your service right after checking out. Of course, before you select eSIM, make sure your phone is eSIM compatible by reviewing the list below.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

“My phone is an unlocked, international version Samsung. I pay $28 a month at H2O and get a service that is literally unlimited in every way. A special bonus with this plan, is that I get international texting - which I was unable to achieve with T-Mobile, Sprint or AT&T.”

With H2O Wireless it’s easy to stay connected to your family, friends, work, your favorite shows, podcasts, news outlets – your whole world – for less. That’s what makes us refreshingly. different. wireless.

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Organize your apps!

Quick. Take a look at your cell phone. Can you see the wallpaper? Yes? No? A little?

If you’re like most people, you’ve got apps all over the place and you haven’t seen your wallpaper photo since before the start of the pandemic. We get it. It’s called clutter and a messy home screen can be as bad for our mental health as a messy room.

Don’t worry. Right here, right now, we’re going to help you organize your apps on your iPhone or Android. It’s easy and, when you’re done, you’re going to be thrilled with the results.

Even better, you’ll be able to see your wallpaper again!

iPhone

Move apps on iPhone

If you’ve ever long-pressed an app on your home screen, you already know that it starts wiggling. This means it’s unlocked from its location. And that means you can move it to join another app in a different folder where it makes more sense to you for it to reside. Here’s how to move an app:

Hold down on the app you want to move
Watch as all the apps start to wiggle
Move the app to a different location by dragging it with your finger
Drag to the left or right to place the app on another home screen panel

In addition, long-pressing will open the selected app’s Preview functions. If that happens, simply tap “Edit Home Screen.”

Create a folder on iPhone

You can create any kind of folder you like on iPhone. Make one for “Frequently Used Apps,” “Orange Colored Apps,” or “Banking Apps,” etc. It’s up to you and you can be as creative as you like. The bottom line is that, when you create folders and place apps in them, you declutter your home screen, and that makes for a very pleasing user experience. Here’s how to do so:

Press and hold the app you would like to move into a folder
Either tap “Edit Home Screen” in the pop-up or wait for the app to wiggle
Drag the app on top of the other app you would like to combine into a new folder
Title your new folder and repeat to add more apps inside the new folder

What are iPhone widgets and how do I use them?

Widgets allow you to instantly retrieve such information as your phone’s battery stats, the weather, and what’s next on your Prime watchlist without having to open that particular app. Here’s how to create them:

Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen
Wait until the apps start wiggling
Tap the “+” icon in the top left or right corner of the screen
Select the widget then tap “Add Widget”

Make the most of your App Library

To access the App Library, swipe left to the last home screen panel. The words App Library will appear at the top of the screen. The iPhone’s App Library is an easy-to-use organizational tool that functions as follows:

It pre-sorts your apps into a series of folders
The search bar allows you to quickly access what you’re looking for
Apps you don’t want to be shown on your home screen are stored here

Deleting apps on iPhone

If you’re like lots of people, there are apps taking up space on your home screen that you simply don’t need or use. Say goodbye to them easily and quickly. Here’s how:

Touch and hold the app to open its Preview functions
Select “Remove App” in red

Another option:

Keep holding the app
Wait for it to wiggle
Press the “-” icon.
Select “Remove App” in red

Android

Move apps on Android

Hold down on the app you want to move
Watch as all the apps start to wiggle
Move the app to a different location by dragging it with your finger
Drag to the left or right to place the app on another home screen panel

Adding home screen panels on Android

To truly prioritize which apps you use the most, you’ll probably want to add another home screen panel or two. Here’s how to do so:

Hold down on an empty space on your home screen for a few moments
Swipe to the right until you see the “+” icon
Tap to add the additional panel

Create a folder on Android

You can create any kind of folder you like on your Android phone. Make one for “Frequently Used Apps,” “Orange Colored Apps,” or “Banking Apps,” etc. It’s up to you and you can be as creative as you like. The bottom line is that, when you create folders and place apps in them, you declutter your home screen, and that makes for a very pleasing user experience. Here’s how to do so:

Press and hold the app you would like to move into a folder
Either tap “Edit Home Screen” in the pop-up or wait for the app to wiggle
Drag the app on top of the other app you would like to combine into a new folder
Title your new folder and repeat to add more apps inside the new folder

What are Android widgets and how do I use them?

Hold down on the empty space where the widget will be for a few moments
When the menu opens, tap “Widgets”
Choose the app/widget you’d like to add
Choose the widget’s size and tap on “Add”

You did it. Your home screen is decluttered and completely cleaned up!

Feels good, doesn’t it? Now your home screen is organized to your liking and easier than ever to use. You can even see your wallpaper – and maybe even decide that it’s time to change it. For another exciting change and the chance to clean up on savings check out H2O's premium wireless plans that start at just $20 a month!

What our customers are saying:

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

Let’s look at “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Block That Call – iPhone

There are few things more annoying that spam phone calls. You know, the calls that pop up as Scam Likely or Unknown Caller usually at the most inconvenient times. Like when you’re just sitting down to dinner, giving the kids a bath, paying bills, or just, for Pete’s sake, breathing. Telemarketers pushing life insurance, a timeshare, a political candidate, or a frequent flyer program – please, you think to yourself, just stop!

You can indeed make these annoying robocalls stop and it’s easier than you think.

In this post, we give you lots of ways iPhone users can block unwanted phone calls, FaceTime calls, email messages, and text messages. So, if you read nothing else today, read this. You’ll be glad you did.

Block Unwanted Phone Calls

From the Phone app, tap Recents. Next, tap the Info button next to the phone number or contact that you want to block. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted Text Messages

From the Messages app, open the conversation. Next, tap the contact at the top of the conversation. Tap the Info button, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls

From the FaceTime app, tap the Info button next to the phone number, contact, or email address that you want to block. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.

Block Unwanted Email

From the Mail app, open the email that has the contact that you want to block. Next, tap the contact at the top. Then tap Block this Contact.

Honestly, it all comes down to finding the Block this Caller option. Once you’ve done that, the intrusion is stopped and, if you change your mind, you can go back at any time and unblock that caller.

Add a Phone Number or Email Address to Your Blocked Contacts

You may not know the person who’s calling or emailing you, but you can capture their information and block them just the same.

To add a phone number to your list of Blocked Contacts, go to: Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New.

To add an email address to your list of blocked contacts, go to Settings > Mail > Blocked > Add New.

Select the contact that you want to block.

Here’s what happens when you block a contact

Blocked contacts can still leave you a voicemail, but you won’t get a notification. If the blocked contact sends you a message, it won’t be delivered to you, and the contact will not be informed that the message was blocked. In addition, when you block an email address from Mail, anything sent from that address goes directly into your Trash folder.

How to manage your blocked contacts

Now and again, you might want to check and see if you did indeed block a phone number or contact, or email address from your phone, messages, email, or FaceTime. To review that information, follow these instructions:

Phone

Go to Settings > Phone and tap Blocked Contacts to see the list.

Messages

Go to Settings > Messages. Under SMS/MMS, tap Blocked Contacts.

FaceTime

Go to Settings > FaceTime. Under Calls, tap Blocked Contacts.

Mail

Go to Settings > Mail. Under Threading, tap Blocked.

Head ‘em off at the pass: Using Silence Unknown Callers to detect and block spam phone calls

If your phone has iOS 13 or later, you can turn on Silence Unknown Callers and stop getting calls from people you don’t know (like those telemarketers we talked about earlier!). Using Silence Unknow Callers blocks phone numbers you’ve never connected or communicated with. But, if you’ve texted with someone or they’ve given you their phone number in an email, a call from that person (number) will go through.

How to turn on Silence Unknown Callers

Go to Settings > Phone, and then scroll down. Tap Silence Unknown Callers.

This turns the feature on (you can always toggle it off) and calls from unknown callers are then silenced and sent to your voicemail. These calls will also appear in your recent calls list.

Two things to note:

If you place an emergency phone call to 911, the Silence Unknown Callers feature will be disabled for the following 24 hours so your iPhone can be reached by emergency personnel.
Before you turn on the Silence Unknown Callers feature, make sure you have important contacts saved. If you don’t check, a call from that contact will still go to voicemail and appear in your recent calls list, but you won’t get a notification while the call is ringing.

If you think blocking unwanted calls is easy, so is making the call to switch to H2O Wireless!

We think it’s nicer and far less intrusive to tell you about H2O Wireless and the awesome savings and service we provide in a blog post you’ve chosen to read rather than calling you during dinner time or when you’re relaxing with a movie and want nothing more to be left alone.

We get it. We’re people too.

So c’mon and give us 2 more minutes to introduce you to the refreshingly, different, wireless that is H2O!

What our customers are saying:

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

Let’s look at “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Lost Your Cellphone? Here’s 4 Ways to Find It

At this point, there are about 3.2 billion smartphone users across the globe, which means that a lot of people may face the fear of losing their cell phone. Although it’s seriously anxiety provoking, the good news is that it is much easier to locate a lost cell phone now than ever before. We’ve put together some tips that can help you find it and, while they’re effective, we hope you never have to use them!

Travel “wallpaper”

Going on vacation or traveling for work? Set this special “wallpaper” up ahead of time and make it easy for whoever finds it to get in touch with you.

Go into Notes and type in the dates you’re traveling. For example, March 12-17, 2023. Then write: If this phone is found, please return to the front desk at the Hotel Name, Address, State, Zip. Thank you!

Next, center the text in the middle of the page and take a screenshot of it. Edit it to crop out anything extraneous and save it to your photos.

Then, go to Settings, then Wallpaper, then Choose a New Wallpaper. Then go to your photos. It will be the last one you took. Save it as your wallpaper. Once you get home, you can replace your travel “wallpaper” with whatever you prefer.

Typed or handwritten note

If the travel wallpaper seems a bit much, here’s an easy alternative that you can do and leave on your phone all the time – whether you’re traveling or not.

Type up your email address and/or work phone number in a small font and print it out. Then tape it to the back of your phone or your phone case using clear shipping tape. Be sure to position it in a place where you won’t touch it too frequently with your palm or your fingers. If your phone case has a rough or rubbery surface, you can also write that information using a fine point, permanent marker. Again, make sure you do so someplace you won’t constantly be touching.

Let’s say though, that you’ve lost your phone and there’s no note in it or on it. What to do then?

a. Borrow a phone and call your number

Listen for the ring or vibration. If your phone is actually in someone’s hands, and they’re an honest person who’d like to return it to you, they’ll answer when it rings.

b. Search your current location

Do a full on visual search. Retrace your steps. Look around the area where you last had the cell phone. Don’t forget to check any nearby tables, chairs, or other furniture that could have easily hidden your phone. Try not to panic if you don’t hear a ring or vibration. Remember that the battery could be dead.

c. Borrow a phone and send a text

If you think someone has stolen your phone, send a text with your contact information. Don’t share anything personal, just a phone number or email address.

Contact your service provider

If you’re certain that your phone is gone, get in touch with your wireless service carrier. Tell them your phone is lost and ask if they offer a GPS locating service. If they do, there’s a chance you will find your phone. If they don’t, ask them to deactivate the SIM card registered to your phone. This provides an extra level of security so if whoever has your phone attempts to hack into it, they’ll be unable to access your data. They also won’t be able to use your device to make calls or send text messages.

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What should you do if you get your phone back?

Fantastic. Your beloved cell phone is back in your hands where it belongs and you’re relieved beyond belief. Now, what steps should you take?

Wipe it

Seriously. You have no idea if someone installed spyware or a malicious app while it was missing. Of course before you wipe it, be sure you have copies of all the photos and videos on it. After you’ve done that, reset your device to its factory settings and, if you are given the option to reset everything, take it.

On Android: Go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset

On iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Reset. At this point you’ll be told that you’re about to erase all your data, etc. Then you will see an Erase button. Tap it, and in a few moments your phone will reset.

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Things to do BEFORE you lose your phone

Sadly, most of us don’t take the time to prepare for the horrifying moment when we realize our phone is not in our pocket or bag. In an effort to help you avoid this situation, following are steps you can take now to protect your phone later.

Set up a really strong password

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters and create a password that’s at least eight characters long. You want to make it as difficult as possible for someone to figure out. Suzy1972 is not going to cut it. But $uz@1$#? could do the trick.

Set up “Find My Phone”

In the event you need to find your phone, enable this setting.

On Android: Open Settings, then Security, then Find My Device, and turn it on. If you can’t find Find My Device, it’s possible that it’s called Find My Mobile.

On iPhone: Go into Settings, then tap your name at the top of the screen. Scroll down to Find My and tap on it. This will take you to Find My iPhone. Toggle it on.

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What should you do if you don’t get your phone back?

Go immediately to your computer and log into every account you had on your phone – your bank, shopping, email – and change your passwords. Do your email account first, then move on to financial and shopping accounts that have your credit card information on file. Amazon, Uber, etc. Once you’ve changed those passwords, move onto your social accounts and change those passwords as well.

# # #

There’s nothing more frustrating than losing your cellphone. But it happens. And if it does, H2O Wireless is here with a tremendous selection of the latest iPhones and Androids

and money-saving plans you’ll love.

What our customers are saying:

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

Let’s look at “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Live the Wireless Life

Why Smartphones Are Good For Society

In today’s increasingly connected world, cell phone availability and widespread use have become ubiquitous. We really can’t go about our everyday lives without seeing someone talking, texting, or scrolling through social media on their phones. While many opponents of technology have argued that cell phones are a destructive force in our society (smh), there is a wide range of valid opinions on the value that cell phones can bring to our lives.

Stay Connected

One of the greatest advantages of cell phones is that they keep us connected. In fact, they’re incredibly useful that way. In our rapidly paced world, it’s nearly impossible to stay in contact with family, friends, and coworkers without the help of cell phones. Cell phones keep us connected on all levels, whether it’s a quick text, an important phone call, or a video chat. Furthermore, apps like Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger allow us to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. These apps enable us to stay in touch with grandparents who live in Italy (while we’re in New York City), and best friends in Kansas City (when we’re in Anchorage, Alaska!) and allow face-to-face communication that would otherwise be impossible. Likewise, with the introduction of the “mobile office,” even business professionals can stay connected and access information from any corner of the world – coffee shops, mountaintops, you name it – with help from their phones.

What’s the 4-1-1?

Cell phones are also incredibly helpful when it comes to providing quick and easy access to important information. Thanks to the power of the internet, we can now access a wealth of valuable information with just a few taps on a screen. Cell phones make accessing and utilizing information incredibly convenient, whether it’s researching a school project, applying for a job, launching a side hustle, finding a new recipe, or looking up directions. And speaking of directions, since most cell phones now come equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities we can find the quickest routes and shortest commutes with a single tap. Thanks to GPS technology, cell phones are the perfect companions for any traveler or commuter – providing help and guidance at all times.

But if you need 9-1-1…

Cell phones can be incredibly helpful during moments of crisis. In an emergency, a call to 911 is often the best way to get help. With cell phones, calling for help as soon as possible is much easier than looking for a landline phone or flagging down a passerby for assistance. In addition, cell phones can also be important tools for providing help, as most phones now come equipped with cameras, medical advice apps, and the GPS function mentioned above. All of these features can help those in need and could even help save lives.

What kind of work do you do? Pretty much any kind you want, thanks to smartphones

Cell phone technology has created an array of new employment opportunities, ranging from technical fields to creative pursuits and beyond. Following are just a few:

Design & Development

Beginning with the most obvious, employment opportunities created by cell phone technology are found in the design, development, and engineering processes of developing and providing new phones and services. Companies such as Apple and Samsung employ teams of engineers and designers to keep developing new innovations in the cell phone industry. This creates tech-savvy jobs for those in programming, software engineering, hardware engineering, and digital design. Additionally, many large cell phone companies now employ software developers to create applications that enhance these devices' usability.

Administrative

Looking further afield, phone companies also need administrative and customer service staff in their customer service divisions, to answer queries from users and help them with any problems they have with their devices. In addition, customer service roles are available in retail stores, as representatives of companies and their products. Phone companies may also need people to demonstrate the capabilities of the phones, sell them in-store, or help with any other inquiries customers have.

Remote Work

Cell phone technology has created an environment of increased connectivity and flexibility. This has allowed many to take their work with them and create a range of new opportunities in the form of remote or flexible work. Remote work has been made possible through the use of cellular technology, with people being able to work from anywhere, effectively increasing the global labor pool. This creates new opportunities for those with the appropriate skills and experience, allowing them to work from home, or anywhere in the world.

Mobile Marketers

In addition, many modern companies are employing mobile marketers, who are responsible for creating and managing campaigns designed to reach a mobile audience. These roles require an understanding of how people use their phones and the function of various applications, as well as experience in creating marketing campaigns.

Cell phones have revolutionized the way we live our lives, from how we communicate to the kind of work we do and where we do it. From staying connected with family, friends, and clients, to providing quick and easy access to essential information, cell phones offer a variety of useful, powerful benefits. How opponents of technology can argue that cell phones are in any way destructive is a mystery, especially since the future is brighter for everyone thanks to these devices. This wireless life we’re living will continue to evolve and open doors for people all over the globe, improving millions of lives along the way.

H2O Wireless is committed to improving lives, too, and the proof is in our commitment to saving you money.

What our customers are saying:

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

Let's talk about “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Discover Your iPhone’s Hidden Hacks

You already know that the introduction of cell phones and smartphones has changed the way people communicate and complete various tasks. From more traditional uses like making phone calls and sending text messages, to the today’s usage of streaming music, taking pictures, and gaming, cell phones offer dozens of capabilities for users to take advantage of. However, there are several unique and lesser-known tasks our phones can perform. Below are just a few of these. See which ones you know about, and which you don’t!

Keep you apprised of alerts

One unique feature of cell phones is the ability to access special internet-based frequencies, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts. This feature allows you to receive emergency notices directly from the National Weather Service, the US National Security Agency, and other government agencies about potentially dangerous events such as hurricanes, flash floods, and earthquakes.

Enable this feature:

This feature is enabled by default and can be accessed through the settings menu of most cell phones.

Monitor your location

It’s very possible you’re already aware of and using Find My iPhone or Find My Android, but if not, it’s one of those features you should get familiar with. Monitoring a user’s location can be useful in variety of situations, such as keeping track of a child or elderly family member, or for locating a lost cell phone.

Enable this feature:

Smartphones already come with a feature called Find my iPhone or Find my Android that can be used to locate a phone using GPS, even if the phone has been turned off.

Monitor the weather

Is it going to be beach day? Is there a snowstorm on the horizon? Your cell phone can answer those and other questions. This can be incredibly useful for individuals who live in areas prone to natural disasters, as they will be able to monitor the environment for shifts in air pressure, temperature, and humidity that could signify an impending storm. And, hey, if you live near the beach, you’ll want to know the best days to work on your tan.

Enable this feature:

Today’s modern cell phones come with temperature, air pressure, and humidity sensors which can be used to track the weather in a person’s local vicinity.

Test batteries in your remote control

You can’t binge Netflix or Apple if the batteries in your remote control are dead. To see if they need to be replaced use your cell phone to test them.

Enable this feature:

Launch the Camera app and switch to the front-facing selfie mode. Point your remote control at the camera then press and hold any button on your remote. If the batteries are good, a pink/purple light will flicker at the top of the remote. If there’s no flicker or it’s really dim, replace the batteries. Applicable to iPhone and Android.

Scan documents

This is a great, lesser-known feature that’s particularly helpful at tax time when your accountant needs your year-end statements, and you don’t feel like running to Staples of Office Depot to have them scanned.

Enable this feature:

iPhone: Open Notes, then tap the icon in the lower right-hand corner. The camera icon will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap it and select Scan Documents. Put your document in view of the camera and tap the shutter button. (If your device is in Auto mode, it will automatically scan your document.) You can scan several documents in a row and then press “Save,” or “Save” after just one scan.

Android: Open the Camera app. Then put your document in view of the camera. A yellow border and a button that says Tap to Scan will appear. Tap it, then hit Save. If you don’t like the image, tap Retake.

Flashlight

The flashlight feature on today’s smartphones is probably one of the most important. Turn it on to guide you through the dark to your front door or when you’ve dropped something on the floor of the car and can’t find it. It’s a huge help in many situations.

Enable this feature:

iPhone: First, access the Control Center. On newer phones, you can do this by swiping down from the upper right-hand corner of the home screen. On older phones, swipe up from the bottom. Tap the Flashlight icon that appears at the bottom of the screen. This will turn on the flashlight. To make it brighter, hold the icon down for a few seconds. To shut it off, tap the icon again.

Android: Drag your finger down from the top of the display and tap the on-screen Flashlight button.

QR code reader

Thanks to the pandemic, it seems almost every restaurant and bar under the sun has ditched paper menus in favor of barcodes. You scan the barcode, and it takes you to the menu. But how? Like this.

Enable this feature:

iPhone: Open the camera app and place your phone over the QR code as if you’re taking a photo of it. When the code is recognized, a yellow notification will appear. Click on it and you’ll be taken to the link associated with the code. If it’s not working, go to Camera Settings and make sure the Scan QR Codes setting is on.

Android: Open the camera app and place your phone over the QR code as if you’re taking a photo of it. When the code is recognized, you’ll be taken to the link associated with the code. If it’s not working, make sure the Scan QR Codes setting is on.

Pedometer

If you’re one of those people who strive for 10,000 steps a day, you don’t need anything but your smartphone to track your steps. Your iPhone or your Android will keep track of them for you whether the device is in your hand, your pocket, or strapped to your arm.

Enable this feature:

iPhone: Click on the Health app (the one with the bright red heart), then click Edit and select Steps. Keep your phone with you when you walk. To see how many steps you’ve taken, open the Health app periodically during the day.

Android: If you have the Google Fit app on your phone, open it and tap the Steps button. This will track your steps during the day. You can even review your steps per day, week, or month, by tapping on those words. If you have a Samsung phone, you can track your steps each day via that device’s Health app.

There are so very many things that your cell phone can do for you that eliminates the need to purchase an additional device. Need a flashlight? Use your cell. Want to track your steps? You don’t need to buy a pedometer. You can use your cell. Same thing with a scanner and weather radio. These tools and more are all available on your smartphone. And that makes your smartphone a money saver. Why not take those savings even further and save on your cellular service with H2O Wireless?

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

Something to consider...

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Best Cellphones and Plans for Kids!

Cellphones have become a must-have device for young people, and in today’s world, every preteen and teenager needs to have a reliable one. As parents, it is our responsibility to select the right cell phone and plan that best fits our kids’ needs – one that offers reliable coverage, a manageable cost, and appropriate features.

Factors to consider when shopping for a phone and phone plan for your child

When shopping for the right phone and plan for a child, one of the most important factors to consider is reliable coverage. If the phone doesn’t have good service, then it won’t be very useful, no matter how good it looks or how many great features it has. When shopping for a phone carrier, look for one that offers coverage that is reliable and consistent.

Another factor to consider when selecting a phone for a child is the cost. Plans for younger users are available from many cell phone companies, and it is important to do some research to find one that is affordable. Many of these plans come with discounted support and features that may be beneficial for a younger user.

In addition to coverage and cost, when shopping for the right phone for your child you need to consider its features. All phones today offer a selection of features, and it is important to select those that are age-appropriate and beneficial for your child. Some of these features include internet access, parental controls, and apps that can be used to further their learning. Other features that are important to pay attention to are long battery life, good audio quality, and durable construction.

Best phones for kids according to ZDNET

ZDNET is an independent research company that tests a variety of devices, including cell phones, and publishes its findings to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. For 2023, ZDNET has stated that the following are the best cell phones for kids:

Best overall phone for kids: Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Best starter phone for kids: Moto G Pure

Best kids’ phone for Samsung families: Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

Best secure phone for kids: Google Pixel 6A 5G

The cost of the phones listed here ranges from $429 (Apple iPhone SE) to $110 (Moto G Pure), and each offers a variety of features. One of the most important things to think about as you look into a cellphone for your child is how old they are. If they’re very young and likely to lose the phone, you might not want to plunk down $400 for one. But if they’re a bit older, are more mature, and if this isn’t their first phone (that tends to make a difference), the expense could very well be worth it.

Best cell phone plans for kids

The easiest and most cost-effective cell phone plan for your child is simply to add a line to your current plan. This will get you the best deal on the purchase of a new phone from your wireless provider. It will also get you the best deal even if you don’t buy the phone from your provider.

If you’re already with H2O, adding a line to accommodate your child and his or her new cell phone is fast and easy! And if you’re not, switching is a snap.

What makes H2O better than those overpriced wireless providers?

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere. You can even choose our 12 month plan (for just $8.33 a month!). And we can’t forget Refer a Friend, the H2O Wireless referral program that can save you a bunch on your H2O Wireless service.

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

A word about “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

See for yourself today!

Need to recycle your cell? Here’s how

So, you’ve got yourself a new cell phone or are planning to get one and are wondering what to do with the old one. There are a few really good options that we’ll share with you here as well as one non-option that we’ll also share:

Please don’t just throw your old smartphone out.

You probably already know that but, we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you. It’s just that, well, smartphones don’t decompose. Because of that, throwing one away means it will simply end up in a landfill – along with all the others that have been dumped in landfills – and will stay there as is for the rest of time. And that’s simply awful for the environment.

First things first

Before you get rid of your old cell phone, it’s important to prepare it so you don’t lose your data and photos or, even worse, have all that information fall into the wrong hands.

Two ways to prep your phone

Back it up to a cloud storage provider so all your photos, apps, passwords, etc., are safe and secure, and then do a factory reset to erase everything on the device.

While setting up your new phone, transfer the data from your old phone to your new phone. Don’t forget to remove your SIM card and place it in the new phone.

Your old phone’s ready to go bye-bye. Now what do you do with it?

Trade it in

Wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon frequently offer trade-in deals that can save you a good amount of money on a new phone. If the phone you are replacing is in good shape, it’s worth seeing what they’ll offer you for it.

Beyond that, you can also see what Best Buy or Amazon will offer you for a trade-in. Either way, through your phone company or one of these retailers, you save on a new phone, and they take care of disposing of your old one.

Sell it

The following are a few companies worth looking into to sell your used phone. Depending on its condition, age, and model, you could get a good price for it. When reaching out to these places, bear in mind that they will provide you with an estimate for what they think your old phone is worth, and then they will pay you once your device is received on their end.

BuyBackWorld

Simply select the make, model, and condition of your cell phone on the website, and BuyBackWorld gives you an instant price. If you’re good with their offer, they will email you a free shipping label. Just print it out, tape it to the box, and drop it in the mail. You can expect to be paid within two days of BuyBackWorld receiving your phone. You can be paid via PayPal, direct deposit, credit, with a BuyBackWorld or prepaid gift card.

Decluttr

Simply select the make, model, and condition of your cell phone on their website, and Decluttr gives you an instant price and will lock it in for 28 days. If you’re good with their offer, they will send you a free shipping label by email. Simply print it out, tape it to the box, and drop it off at a UPS location. You can expect to be paid the day after your phone arrives at Decluttr. You can be paid by PayPal, direct deposit, or choose to donate your payment to charity.

ecoATM

ecoATM is a super easy way to sell your phone and get paid for it on the spot. You simply take your phone to one of their 5,000 ATMs located around the country, place your phone into the ecoATM where it’s immediately evaluated, and get an offer on it. If you accept the offer, you get paid right then and there.

Gazelle

Gazelle buys and sells used consumer electronics including cell phones. The company buys your used phone, refurbishes it, and then resells it on its website.

OCBuyBack

This California-based company purchases cell phones, as well as tablets, smartwatches, and more through its trade-in program. To sell your item, simply select your device to receive an offer. If you accept their offer, they’ll send you a prepaid shipping label via email. Once your phone is inspected and accepted, you’ll be paid.

Swappa

Swappa lets you sell your old phone for cash as long as it’s in full working condition. Its website states that “Selling on Swappa means you get paid what your phone is actually worth, and that's more than any trade-in sites are offering. Plus, when you list on Swappa you get paid instantly as soon as your phone sells.”

Swopsmart

Swopsmart is a good option for selling a cell phone that’s broken. They take those that aren’t, of course, but if yours is damaged in some way, check them out. To sell your item, simply select your used phone type, network, storage capacity, and condition. Then you’ll receive an offer. If you accept their offer, they’ll send you a prepaid shipping label via email. Once your phone is inspected and accepted, you’ll be paid via check or PayPal.

Donate it

There are plenty of companies and nonprofit organizations that need used phones to help fund their efforts to improve the lives of those less fortunate. If you choose not to sell your old phone, consider donating it to one of these groups:

Cell Phones for Soldiers. This national non-profit provides free cell phone service for active-duty military members and veterans.

911 Cell Phone Bank. The program takes your old device, refurbishes it, and provides it to needy citizens across the country.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). NCADV collects cell phones, its partner Cellular Recycler refurbishes and sells them, and some of those funds go back to NCADV to fund its programs.

Second Wave Recycling. This nonprofit accepts a variety of devices including older phones, iPods and MP3 players, tablets and e-readers, handheld gaming devices, smartwatches, and charging cables. Working devices are refurbished and sold for cash which is then donated to one of Second Wave’s designated charities. At present, Second Wave is supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, which offers support services for injured U.S. military personnel.

Once you’ve traded in, sold, or donated your old cell phone and purchased a new Android or iPhone, it’s time to set it up however you like it!

Increase the font size - Android

Under Settings, choose “Accessibility.” At the next screen, tap “Font Size.” Here, you’ll see a slider. Drag it as far to the right as you like. The farther it goes to the right, the larger your font size will be. Then, click “Done” to save your changes.

Increase the font size - iPhone

Under Settings, choose “Accessibility.” Look for and click on the words “Display & Text Size.” On the next screen, you have the option to turn on “Bold Text” and “Larger Text,” among others. Click on “Larger Text” and you can turn on what are called “Larger Accessibility Sizes.” The larger text won’t work on every app, but it will function on many, and that will make reading on your phone easier.

If you’d like to darken the text, which is called bold, turn on “Bold Text.” Again, the text won’t be bolded on every app, but it will be on many of them.

Install updates – Android

In order to keep your phone running its best, it needs to update itself on occasion. To make sure this happens, open Settings, and then click on “About Phone/Tablet.” On the next screen turn on “Automatic Update.”

Install updates – iPhone

Open Settings, then click on “General” and then “Software Update” and turn “Automatic Updates” to the “on” position. On the next screen, turn on “Download iOS Updates” and “Install iOS Updates.” Now software updates will be made automatically after they have been downloaded. iPhone sends you a notification before updates are installed. All you need to do is make sure your iPhone is charging and connected to Wi-Fi to complete the update.

Use your phone as a hotspot – Android

A hot spot enables you to work on your laptop when you’re away from home or in a place where there’s no public Wi-Fi. Using your phone in this manner allows you to remain productive and connected.

Open Settings, then “Connections,” then “Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.”

Once the hotspot is on, return to your laptop or other device and go into your Wi-Fi menu. Your phone should be there as an option. Select it and provide the password your phone gave you.

Use your phone as a hotspot – iPhone

Open Settings, then tap “Personal Hotspot,” then “Allow Others to Join.”

Once your hotspot is on, return to your laptop or other device and go into your Wi-Fi menu. Your phone should be there as an option. Select it and provide the password your phone gave you.

**H2O Wireless loves helping you get the most for your phone and from your phone – and we really love helping you save the most on your phone plan!**

Just $25 a line.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

A word about “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

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What is Cellular Data?

So, you’re paying your cell phone bill and frankly, can’t believe the balance. How did you go 5GB over your monthly allowance? Yikes. That overage fee! In the back of your mind, you realize that cellular data is connected to using the Internet via your cell phone, but you are really unsure how. Let’s help you understand what cellular data is and what activities use it up and help you avoid overage fees in the future.

Cellular data defined

A cell phone connects to the Internet in one of two ways: either by using a WiFi network or by using the cellular data network offered by your wireless provider. Following are the specifics:

WiFi uses radio frequencies to wirelessly transmit the Internet to your devices.

Range: Limited.

Fee: Free. Because your home WiFi uses radio frequencies and not the towers your cellular provider uses, you can use it as much as you want and never face overage charges.

Cellular data uses the same network provided by the cell towers that allow you to make cell phone calls.

Range: As long as you are within your provider’s coverage area, your range is almost unlimited.

Fee: With cellular data, you pay for a monthly cellular data allowance so, if you exceed that allowance you’re charged an overage fee. If you think you might exceed your allowance, it’s wise to monitor your usage over the course of the month.

What activities use cellular data?

The short answer: Any activity you do on your cell phone that requires access to the Internet uses cellular data if you are not connected to a WiFi network.

That’s it in a nutshell. No WiFi? You’re using your allowance of cellular data.

The more detailed answer: Some activities, like streaming video or making a FaceTime video call, use more cellular data than others. Activities that do not use up as much data include: checking and sending text-based emails, browsing articles on the web, and using turn-by-turn navigation. Activities that do not use any data at all include: making phone calls and sending text messages.

How to manage your cellular data via your cellular provider

If you receive a paper bill from your provider, the data usage information is most likely on the second or third page of your invoice. If your provider doesn’t include it, you can call or go online to request a more detailed bill. You can also do the following:

Log into your account from your computer and check the Usage tab.

Download your provider’s app and check the Usage tab.

Call your provider from your wireless phone:

AT&T: Dial *3282#

T-Mobile: Dial #web#

Verizon: Dial #DATA

How to manage your cellular data via settings

iPhone

If you’re always on top of how much data you’re using, there’s less opportunity to be surprised by overages. Once or twice a month, check in and see how you’re doing. To see how much cellular data you’ve used on your iPhone, do the following:

Go to Settings. Tap Cellular then scroll to Cellular Data.

Android

With Android, you can avoid surprises by limiting your data to a certain amount. Here’s how:

Open Settings. Go to Network & Internet, then Data Usage, and Data Warning & Limit. Here you can set the amount of data you want to use for the month.

Smart ways to save on data:

Turn on data saver or low data mode

When you’re not connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network, you’re using your data. To save on using it, you can pause certain functions like background data refresh and data syncs by turning on the Data Saver if you use an Android phone, or Low Data Mode if you use an iPhone. It is easy to do and you’ll be glad you learned how to do it!

On iPhone, select your plan and do the following:

LTE/4G Cellular

Go to Settings. Tap Cellular

Tap Cellular Data Options, then turn on Low Data Mode.

5G Cellular

Go to Settings. Tap Cellular.

Tap Cellular Data Options, select Data Mode, then turn on Low Data Mode.

Dual SIM

Go to Settings. Tap Cellular or Mobile Data.

Tap one of your numbers.

Turn on Low Data Mode.

On Android:

Open Settings.

Go to SIM card and Mobile Data tab.

Tap Data Usage option.

Go to Data Saving option.

Turn on Data Saving.

Stop your apps from “refreshing” themselves

If you’re not on Wi-Fi and you don’t turn on your data saver or low data mode, your apps will keep working in the background collecting information and refreshing themselves while using your data. To prevent this, do the following:

On iPhone:

Go to Settings. Tap general. Tap Background App Refresh. Here, you can choose to have this feature off, available only when you’re on Wi-Fi, or available when you’re on Wi-Fi and cellular data. (Not recommended when you’re trying to use less data!) You can also toggle this on or off for each individual app on your phone.

On Android:

Open Settings. Tap Data Usage. Here you’ll be able to see which apps are using the most data. Decide which app or apps you’d like to restrict, and tap on it.

When you’re home, be on your Wi-Fi

If you’re reading this on your phone in your home, it’s most likely that you are connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network. But if you’re not sure, or you’re sure you are not connected to it, turn it on now. Right now. Here’s how:

Go into Settings. You’ll see options like Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, etc. Click on Wi-Fi. Then select the name of your network. When you’re done, tap Settings again and return to its main menu. If Cellular or Bluetooth are on, turn them off. Now that you are on your home’s Wi-Fi network, you don’t need them and having them on will drain the battery in your phone.

Connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi network can significantly reduce the amount of cellular data you use. And once you’ve connected to it as described above, whenever you’re home your device will recognize your Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

Cellular Data: Best Practices

The best way to stop gong over your data limit is to be sure your phone is always connected to WiFi. On WiFi, there’s no need to worry about overage charges and, because smart phones remember networks they’ve been connected to previously, you don’t need to remember passwords because your phone will automatically connect to those networks when you are in range. For example, you connected to your best friend’s WiFi when visiting last year. When you return for another visit, your phone will automatically recognize and connect to your friend’s WiFi network.

Take your data management one step further: switch cell phone carriers and save

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

A word about “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

See for yourself today!

What our customers are saying…

File Your Taxes Using Your Phone

You love your smartphone. Use it for everything and anything. Even filing your taxes, right? If not, you might want to get on board. Smartphone’s have made the process super easy and fast.

Thanks to the camera on your phone, you basically have everything you need to file your taxes. You can scan and save all your tax documents in a snap and easily attach and submit them with your return.

The following are things you need to know about filing your taxes using your cellphone, and they pertain to Apple and Android users alike. We’re also giving you a quick overview of several tax apps. These can help you get the biggest refund you’re qualified to receive and get it faster than ever. But before you decide which app to use, do some research and read user reviews. You don’t want to get into a situation where a function you thought was available isn’t.

A few reasons to file your taxes using your phone

Filing your taxes using your smartphone might seem daunting and tedious. But like most thins, once you’ve done it, you’ll see how easy it is. In fact, there are some super reasons to use your cell. Here is a couple:

Convenience.

If you don’t have a computer or access to one, you certainly have a smartphone. How would you function otherwise? It could be iOS or Android, doesn’t matter, and both make it easy to file using the tax apps in the App Store and Google Play. Everything you need to file is, frankly, at your fingertips. Now that’s convenient.

Speed.

As mentioned previously, using your phone’s camera to scan tax documents and attach them to your taxes makes the entire process faster. And if you have used a particular tax app previously, much of your information is already saved. This means you’ll spend less time completing the forms and you could end up filing that much faster.

What are the negatives to do doing your taxes on your phone?

Security.

The biggest negative is forgetting to delete the tax documents you’ve scanned and sent after you send them. Let’s face it. These have all your identifying information – full name, address, and Social Security number. Your phone saves them in your photos, so you need to get in there and delete every last one. Should your phone be lost or stolen, and if someone finds those photos, they could do serious damage to your finances or steal your identity.

Complicated taxes.

The simpler your tax situation is, the easier it is to file by phone. But, if you bought a house last year, launched a business, invested in cryptocurrency, etc., these kinds of transactions could make using your cell phone to file more difficult particularly if this is the first time you are filing by phone.

A few of the most popular tax apps for filing by phone

The most popular tax apps for filing by phone include TurboTax by Intuit, H&R Block Tax File and Prep, Tax Slayer, and Cash App Taxes. All:

Permit you to scan documents with your camera
Contact tax experts for assistance
Offer two-factor authentication and Face ID/Touch ID sign-in
The opportunity to have a tax pro review your taxes prior to filing. This person can even file for you if you like

Simple tax returns can be filed for free, but each app charges a fee for more complicated returns. TaxSlayer, an app not as well-known as TurboTax and H&R Block, frequently offers better prices for complex returns. As it pertains to Cash App, if you already have it on your phone, you don’t even need to install another app. Simply click the “banking” tab to get started.

A few final suggestions

Research the app you’d like to use

As mentioned earlier, before you dive headfirst into a particular tax app, read its description in Google Play or the App Store and really read the user reviews. You can also research it using Google and of course you should ask family and friends who have used it what their experience was. Filing using your phone is not difficult, but as with filing on a computer, you do need to know certain things ahead of time.

Research the tax deductions for 2022

Just because you are using an app that enables you to file for free doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look for other ways not to pay Uncle Sam more than you have to.

Visit irs.gov for the latest adjustments in revenue procedure. For example, the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly for tax year 2022 is up $800 to $25,900. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction is up $400 to $12,950, and for heads of households, the standard deduction is up $600 to $19,400.

It’s important to know this stuff so you keep as much of your hard earned money in your pocket as possible.

What’s another great way to do exactly that?

Switch to H2O Wireless

Oh the pricy wireless providers. Contracts. Hassles. And ridiculously overpriced. Forget them and save yourself a bunch by switching to H2O Wireless.

At just $25 a line, H2O Wireless gives you great coverage, more than enough data, and unlimited international talk and text (plus a $5 international talk credit), so you can keep in touch with family and friends around the globe and they can keep in touch with you!

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

A word about “unlimited data”

The truth is…

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $20 in RAF rewards points.

RAF FAQs

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $20 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

See for yourself today!

What our customers are saying…