What are Ringback Tones?

The Fastest Growing Trend in Cell Phone Personalization
Now that everyone is familiar with ringtones, the sound heard when a person receives a call; it is time to become acquainted with a new sound in mobile technology…ringback tones. A ringback tone is a song, voice message or a series of digitized sounds heard by callers as they wait for the call to be answered. Ringback tones are a great way to customize your phone by formatting the ringback tones based on who is calling, time of or day of the week it is, and even per specific events.

Where to Find Ringback Tones:
Ringback tones can be found on a variety of websites, but it is best to begin with your cell phone provider’s site. This will not only allow you to know if your cell provider offer ringback tones, but how many they can maintain. If you do not find any ringback tones on your provider’s site, then visit sites like Jamster.com or Real (aka Wider Than). These sites offer an incredible selection of sounds and songs that make it easy to personalize your mobile phone.

How much do Ringback tones Cost?
A ringback tone can cost from .99 per song to $9.99 for a song bundle. You will also have to pay a monthly ringback tone charge on your bill to cover the maintenance and service of a ringback tone. Sprint users can get a few ringback tones for free, but will still incur a monthly charge for service and maintenance.

Are there other Names for Ringback Tones?
Yes. Ringback tones are called Caller Tunes with T-Mobile, Answer Tones with AT&T and Greet Me Tones with Metro PCS; Sprint also offers a type of ringback tone called a Name Tone which allows one to leave a verbal greeting that is customized with the caller’s first name.

How Do Ringback Tones Work?
Unlike ringtones which are downloaded and stored to a cell phone, a ringback tone is stored on the service provider’s system. When a call is made, the system selects the assigned ringback tone.

How long is each Ringback Tones Active?
Most ringback tones are active for 1 year from the time of purchase.

How are Ringback Tones Purchased?
Once you have determined that your cell phone provider can maintain ringback tones, the ringback tones can be secured in just 4 easy steps:

-Browse through the choices. It’s free to listen before making your selection.
-Select the ringback tones and assign them to the appropriate numbers.
-Buy the ringback tones by adding them to your cart.
-You will be charged for the ringback tones on your monthly cell phone bill.

Are There Any Other Features That Make Ringback Tones Even More Personal?
Yes. Look for programs like Jukebox which plays your ringback tones in a random order so your callers don’t get tired of hearing the same thing every time they call. There are also programs like Ventones or freeware like Ringdroid that allows you to combine songs and sounds to create your own customized ringback tones.

Ringback tones are a great way to set your phone apart from others. By using the fastest growing trend in cell phones, you will be able to use your phone to show everyone just what’s on your mind.