Cell Phones at Wholesale

SUMMARY: Are you looking for cell phones at wholesale or cell phone service for less? Wi-Fi phones offer both of these deals, but you need to know where to find them because the mainstream companies aren’t consumer-focused just yet.

Americans are generally hip to the knowledge that most cell phone parts are made overseas for a fraction of the cost and shipped over here, where they are marked up to extremely high prices. We all note that the same $300 cell phone only costs $20 with a two or three-year agreement. As a result, many consumers are being driven to the Internet to search for cell phones at wholesale prices. They understand that finding cheaper phones does not mean cheaper in quality or craftsmanship, but a fairer price for the consumer overall.

Another problem, in addition to needing the actual cell phones at wholesale prices, is the demand for cheaper cell phone service. As more and more cell phone users upgrade to Blackberries, iPhones and other mobile web browsers, they want cell phone plans that don’t cost an extra $50 for their wireless service. The cell phone will never replace the computer, so it simply can’t compete at the same price level as home PC service.

What’s happened is that cell phone technology has developed quicker than the service provider’s infrastructure, resulting in high costs for consumers until these technical issues can be solved. However, new technology promises quick solutions and opportunities for self-starting entrepreneurs. Wi-Fi cell phones at wholesale have emerged as the leader in mobile web browsing technology, offering the full range of Internet surfing capacity. Wi-Fi cell phones cost less than $200 and come ready with Internet, IM, text messaging, picture messaging, unlimited local calling and free long distance calling anywhere in the world for just $24.99/month.

“Unlike many expensive cell phone data plans that can cost upwards of $100 per month, Optimum WiFi is free and more than twice as fast as many cellular networks,” explains Kevin Curran, senior VP of wireless product development at Cablevision. People looking for cell phones at wholesale are also intrigued by the possibility of accessing data quicker, easier and cheaper than ever before.

Industry experts speculate that it could take up to two more years before the mainstream carriers wake up and focus their Wi-Fi phone efforts on consumers. Currently, the big guys are focusing on expanding Wi-Fi services to hotels, apartment complexes, office buildings and other corporate clients. In the meantime, Avaya marketing director Mack Weatherby predicts: “Most carriers haven’t evolved the business model for consumers, but there will be more carriers selling to consumers.” Many of these carriers will be small upstarts that offer cell phones at wholesale and complementary wireless services at rock-bottom prices.