But these billing methods are unsuited for teen-agers, who often have neither credit cards nor telephone bills. Since the ring-tone supplier makes its money by keeping customers on the line, these calls can last a while. But most IconaPhone tones end up costing two or three times that because consumers must go through so many menus to make a purchase. In fact, though, the most popular ring tones generally turn out to be the same songs that top the weekly pop charts. Printer friendly version.
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