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Two numbers on the same cell phone
August 8, 2006
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Is there a way to get two phones lines assigned to one handset? I'd like to use the same phone for personal and work calls.
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Lourdes,
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Kent German
Kent German
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You're in luck, Lourdes, as Nextel offers second-line service on handsets such as the Motorola i580. The handy service allows you to add a second line with a different phone number to a phone--perfect for anyone who wants separate digits for personal and business use. Nextel was one of the first U.S. carriers to offer the functionality. You'll need to sign up for a second service plan, but you can have separate ring tones, separate billing statements, and even phone numbers with different area codes. Hopefully, we'll see this service from other carriers soon.



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Kent German covers the latest trends and devices in cell phones, smart phones, and accessories. He's been covering technology for four years and loves to talk on the phone.


 
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