Nokia Mobile codes : hidden features and codes

Here are all the secret codes and hidden features which you don't know.
Codes for Nokia Set
Nokia Set Codes
Only for Nokia Mobile

Nokia Codes : #4720#
- Alternative sound quality codec OFF

Nokia Codes : *#7780#
- Default factory settings (Hard Reset)

Nokia Codes : *#7760#
- Production serial number

Nokia Codes : *#2820#
- Bluetooth info

Nokia Codes : *#73#
- Reset phone timers and game scores.

Nokia Codes : *#0000#
- SW version

Nokia Codes : *#06#
- Check IMEI

Nokia Codes : *#war0anty#
- SIMLOCK info

Nokia Codes : *3370#
- Enhanced Full Rate ON

Nokia Codes : #3370#
- Enhanced Full Rate OFF

Nokia Codes : *4720#
- Alternative sound quality codec ON

Nokia Codes : *#7370925538#
- Delete all the content of the wallet and the wallet code.

Nokia Codes : *#7370#
- Soft Reset/Format — erases all telephone memory.

Nokia Codes : [Green]*3
- Hard Reset/Format — if only the telephone memory is formatted, puts back the attitudes and reboots

Nokia Codes : *#delset#
- MMS/GPRS settings removal


Provider lock status: # p w + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + 3
SimCard lock status: # p w + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + 4
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Provider lock status: # p w + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + 1
Network lock status: # p w + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + 2
1234567890 - MasterCode which is generated from IMEI

Nokia Code : *#06#
To check NOKIA IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
Nokia Code : *#0000#
NOKIA Firmware version and date, Phone Model and Operator Variant
Nokia Code : *#92702689#
Life timer (W A R 0 A N T Y) - The amount of time your phone has spent sending and receiving calls.
Nokia Code : *#62209526#
Wireless MAC Address (M A C _ W L A N)
Nokia Code : *#2820#
Bluetooth MAC address (B T A 0?)
Nokia Code : *#7370#
NOKIA Format phone (Soft Reset)
Nokia Code : *#7780#
NOKIA Factory Reset (Hard Reset)
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Label: Nokia N-Series, Nokia N96
NOKIA N95 Secret Codes

NOKIA N95 SECRET CODES

*#06#
To check IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
*#0000#
Firmware version and date, Phone Model and Operator Variant
*#92702689#
Life timer (W A R 0 A N T Y) - The amount of time your phone has spent sending and receiving calls.
*#62209526#
Wireless MAC Address (M A C _ W L A N)
*#2820#
Bluetooth MAC address (B T A 0?)
*#7370#
Format phone (R E S 0 ?)
*#7780#
Factory Reset (R S T 0 ?)
Note:
Format phone :
Restores phone to as if it was out of the box. Retains firmware version and operator Variant changes but wipes all applications you have installed. Does not format the memory card so any apps on there may reinstall once powered back up again.

Another way to format some symbian phones :
Power off phone. Press and hold Green, * and 3 and keep them held whilst powering on and for a few seconds after.
Factory Reset :
Resets all settings to defaults but keeps any applications you have installed and photos etc. Both need the Security code, which, by default, is 12345.
N95 picture viewer:
2 – Scroll up (when zoomed)
4 – Scroll left (when zoomed)
5 – Zoom in (12.5%/25%/50%)
6 – Scroll right (when zoomed)
8 – Scroll down (when zoomed)
0 – Zoom out
Press and hold (in Standby):
Right selection key: Voice commands
Multimedia Key: Now Playing
1: Voicemail
2-9: shortcuts to address book you need to set up first
0: Web
#: Switches between General and Silent modes - not supported by all Operator Variants (when composing messages will switch between character and number input when held down) 12# (etc) in standby will dial the number held in location 12 on your SIM address book.
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Label: Nokia N-Series, Nokia N95
NOKIA N93 Secret Codes

*#06#
To check the IMEI.
*#0000#
To check the firmware version and date.
*#92702689# *#war0anty#
To check the IMEI. The date when it was purchased, and the date when it was repaired.
*4720# (*hra0#)
To activates the Half Rate.
#4720# (#hra0#)
To deactivates Half Rate.
*#3370# (*efr0#)
To activates Enhanced Full Rate.
*#746085685# (*#sim0clock#)
To check the SIM clock status.
*#7220# (*#pca0#)
To activate the GPRS and Packet Common Control Channel(PCCCH) supports.
*#7230# (*#pcd0#)
To deactivate the GPRS and Packet common control channel (PCCCH)supports.
*#7760# (*#ssn0#)
To check the manufacturing serial number.
*#2820# (*#bta0#)
To check the Bluetooth MAC address (Phone must have a built in bluetooth adapter).
*#7370925538# (*#res0wallet#)
Reset the mobile wallet.
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Protecting Mobilephone From Viruses
1. Switch to Bluetooth hidden mode.
If your phone has Bluetooth capability, ensure that the Bluetooth capability is switched to “hidden” or “invisible” mode unless you specifically need it to be visible. This will help prevent other Bluetooth-enabled devices from finding your phone (unless you grant them the necessary permission) and will therefore help protect your phone from worms that spread using the Bluetooth wireless technology.
2. Exercise caution before opening attachments.
When accepting applications sent via Bluetooth, or opening MMS attachments, exercise caution, just as you would when opening an email attachment on your PC, because they may include harmful software. Ensure the application or attachment comes from a known source, and be wary of opening files that have unfamiliar text attached to them, even if they come from someone you know.
3. Only download content from a trusted source.
Trusted sources may include operator portals[2] and other well-known brands that offer adequate protection against viruses and other harmful software. Be aware though that, as with emails, malicious or fraudulent users may be able to fake the appearance of a trusted source.
4. Consider anti-virus software.
Some software is available to prevent phone viruses. You may wish to consider downloading this software.
5. Contact your phone manufacturer if concerned.
If you think you have a virus, call the phone manufacturer’s care line. They can assist you confirm if it is a virus, and help fix the problem.

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Mobilephone Maintenance
Charged
Ensure your battery is fully charged, and then completely run it down before recharging. Recharging too early causes your battery to run out of power more quickly.
Secure
For security reasons, enable the PIN on your SIM Card and Phone-lock on your phone to avoid unauthorised used. These security checks will also be activated when the phone is power cycled. You can check with your carrier or the phone manual for the features and also for information on blocking your SIM card and phone IMEI number if the phone is stolen.

Protected
Make sure you use a keypad lock to lock your phone. Unplanned calls can cost a fortune and even though your phone may be in a safe place, such as in a bag, your phone will still get knocked around to a surprising degree. Rough treatment can damage electronic circuit boards so avoid dropping or unnecessarily shaking your phone.

Battery
Be safe with your batteries. Use only genuine batteries from your phone manufacturer and only buy from authorised dealers. Going for the cheap option of a counterfeit battery can be dangerous.

Clean
Don't use harsh detergents, cleaning solvents or harsh chemicals to clean your phone. Wipe only with a soft cloth.

Covered
a protective cover will help repel dust and dirt, and prevent scratches. Make sure the cover you choose is of good quality. Low quality covers with no air pockets can damage you phone by creating humidity inside the cover.

Storing your phone
Always store your phone in a dry place. Avoid rain, high humidity and liquids. All of these may contain minerals that could corrode the electronic circuits.

At the right temperature
To ensure a long life, keep your phone in a stable temperature. Avoid exposing your phone to liquid and/or exposing your phone to extreme temperature change from hot to cold and vice versa. This might create condensation and damage the phone.

Hard reset or format your Nokia N70 mobile phone

Following questions are covered in this article.

How to format Nokia E Series Phones?

How to Format Nokia N Series Phones?

How to Format Nokia Symbian Series 60 Phones? 

How to hard reset Nokia N70?

How to do a Soft and hard reset Nokia N70?

How to Format Nokia N73?

First Method
1) Switch off your phone
2) Press and hold these 3 keys together:
-green dial key
-the star key(*)
-the number 3 key
3) Turn the phone on
Do not release the keys until you see a formatting screen and even after the phone has started. Wait until the initial sound starts to play and the hand animation is displayed.
Backup your contacts list and personal files present in your MMC memory card to your system (if possible).

Second Method


on the screen of your mobile type *#7370#


you will be prompted for a Security Code.
This is 12345 by default if you haven't changed it.


Please ensure that you have backed up your data first onto a PC by using pc suite, or onto a memory card.

Soft Reset

The reset will restore all the phone’s settings to factory default.

*#7370#

Hard Reset

Please make backup before applying this type of reset, since it will restore the phone’s settings as well as erasing all the data in the phone memory.

1. Switch off the phone.
2. Press CALL/Send button  + * button + 3 button and then ON simultaneously until the phone is completely started.

note: The default password is 12345. You need to press and hold the key until the number appear.

Soft Format for Nokia Symbian Series 60 Phones:
The soft-format code for Series 60 phones is *#7370# . You enter this code as you would enter a phone number in the Phone application. It performs a format of the Internal drive – All data will be lost if you use this feature and your set will be like a fresh phone.

Hard-Format for Nokia Symbian Series 60 Phones:
The method of performing a hard-format, i.e resetting it completely to factory defaults and removing all data, is as follows:
Method 1: Use the following code
*#7780#

Method 2: It works in the most of the cases where users has forgotten the security code for Nokia mobile /cell phone.

Switch off the phone.
Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer) button, * button, and ‘3" button
While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone
When the message ‘Formatting’ appears on the screen, release all of the buttons

Soft reset/ Hard Reset deletes all your Contacts/ SMS/ Notes! So beware!

Summary:
Nokia Code : *#7370#

NOKIA Format phone (Soft Reset)
Nokia Code : *#7780#
NOKIA Factory Reset (Hard Reset)

How to update Nokia Symbian Series 60 phone's Software?

 Type *#0000#. Choose update from the menu. Please don’t forget to perform backup initially.

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Mobile Phones and their Harmful Effects

In my opinion it is the old debate, that mobile phones have harmful effects and still it is without conclusion. Mobile phones and cancer is the debate that has been on for over a decade now still it is without any definite conclusion. While studies show an association, albeit weak, with some types of brain tumors, an equal number of studies have failed to substantiate that claim. The latest is the warning given by Dr Ronald Herberman, Director of the University of Pittsburg Cancer Institute, USA, about excessive use of mobile phones. Particularly children are very much at risk than young generation.

Mobile phones and personal communications systems are low-power radio devices that transmit and receive signals in the radio frequency (RF) range 900 and/or 1800 megahertz through a network of base stations. Most countries have brought in regulations to limit public exposure to RF radiation.

These are based on the recommendations of International Commission for Non-ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), an independent science organisation. It evaluates the hazards of electromagnetic radiation, of which RF is a part, and develops guidelines. Moreover, the governments of different countries also decided to adopt these guidelines in recent times.

What is RF radiation?

Exposure to RF radiation can occur from the base station, and mobile phones. A base station has a tower mounted on a building at heights between 15 and 30 metres. Tower may be installed on ground but its height is designed to cover the area of coverage as per design and plan.

Normally the towers carry three-directional antennae separated by 120 degrees to cover the phones in a given geographical area (cell) managed by a particular service provider. At the base of the tower, there is the instrument room housing low power radio transmitters and receivers. A base station will have one or more transmitter, depending upon the number of phones in the cell. The outputs from these transmitters are combined and fed to the antennae. Most base stations radiate about 20 to 40 watts of RF power. The intensity of the radiation decreases at a distance of few meters from the antenna. Because normally base stations are located in populated areas, those living in the path of the beam are exposed to radiation and therefore they are at risk of damage to their bodies.

The mobile phone also has a radio transmitter and an antenna. The transmitter generates RF energy of one to two watts. This energy is radiated through the antenna of the mobile. The antenna is built into the every cell phone and it is not apparent in most cases. Because the phone is held close to the head, much of this energy is absorbed by the brain.

What are the possible effects of RF radiation exposure?

The ICNIRP says the only established effect of RF energy absorption by the human body is the rise in tissue temperature. In fact, this is the mechanism of microwave cooking. The RF energy absorbed is expressed in terms of “specific absorption rate” (SAR), measured in units of watts per kg (W/kg) of tissue. If the heat generated is small, the body’s thermoregulatory mechanism can dissipate it without causing adverse effects. If the temperature exceeds this capacity, (about 1 to 2 degree celsius), tissue damage may occur. Penetration of the blood-brain barrier, disturbed neuromuscular functions, lens opacity and reduced sperm production are effects observed in animal experiments and human volunteers exposed to high RF radiation levels, known as 'thermal effects'.

This thermal increase occurs when whole body energy absorption exceeds a SAR of 4 W/kg. Taking this value as threshold for harmful effects, ICNIRP provides a safety factor of 50 to derive safe limits for exposure to general public. If only a part of the body is exposed, a higher value of SAR can be permitted. The ICNIRP has recommended RF exposure levels for general public, in terms of power densities, as 4.5 W/m2 and 9.0 W/m2 respectively for the 900 and 1800 MHZ frequency radiations. Exposures below these levels are not too much harmful. Recent surveys have shown that RF exposure from base stations in areas accessible to public are normally much lower than these guidelines. However, the actual levels depend upon the number of channels, total power radiated, multiplicity of the towers in the neighborhood, etc. No surveys have been conducted in developing countries. The responsibility for demonstrating safety of base stations lies with service providers only. There is no governmental check to control the emission of radiations.

The ICNIRP specify that to keep the exposure below harmful levels, the peak power level should not result in a SAR of over 2 W/kg of the brain tissue. It is necessary that mobile sets being made in the world would be manufactured in compliance with this standard and certify their products before authorization for use and make that data available for the user.

The question of some non-thermal effects, including cancer, occurring at much lower levels remains unresolved

You have observed in case of microwave ovens that the radiations are creating heat to cook the food. Similarly radiation from cell phones is dangerous, perhaps causing brain tumors or other cancers, maybe even cooking your brain like an egg or like popcorn. As I have watched a video where four mobile phones were placed on the table like flower petals with top side towards each other. Corn was placed in the center and mobile were lying around that corn. Another mobile was used to make a call and then hold and make the call on other again holding the call and calling the third & similarly call was made on the fourth one. When all mobiles were ringing ( in other words receiving signals) corn was converted into pop corn due to radiation and heat resulting from radiation. I have also doubt that mobile phone companies are paying to scientist to convey that mobiles are not harmful but it is entirely beyond reality. Most people have no knowledge of science other than what they hear on the news, so we have a whole population growing up with this understanding. Is the fear justified? Do cell phones have the potential to cause physical harm, or are they completely safe? Or, like so many other questions, is the truth somewhere in the middle?

Let's take a closer look at exactly what kind of threat is being reported in the media. In a recent article on CNN.com it is quoted by Dr. Debra Davis, Director of the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Environmental Oncology, that "You're just roasting your bone marrow" and asking "Do you really want to play Russian roulette with your head?" The article goes on to give five recommendations for limiting your exposure to cell phone radiation: Using a headset, using the speakerphone, getting a land line phone, and so on. CNN followed up with another article with more extracts from research of Dr. Davis, this time saying that children are especially at risk because their brains are still developing, so they should be allowed to use cell phones in emergencies only. It is very important as we are neglecting the increasing use of cell phones by our teenagers. Even children of age 12 or lower are using mobiles. In Asian countries mobile companies/operators are offering hours of mobile usage for pennies on daily or monthly basis for increasing their revenues. There are no awareness campaigns in our society and most of our people are not aware of these facts. As the director of an oncology center, she has all kinds of experience treating cancer patients, and since she's going on CNN to talk about cell phone risks she must have a lot of experience dealing with cancer caused by cell phones. Right? Well, you'd think, but apparently CNN is not quite that particular about their guests. Dr. Davis' Ph.D. is in "science studies", whatever that is, and she is neither a medical doctor nor does she have any specialization in physical sciences like radiation. Now, I'm not trying to disrespect Dr. Davis — she has a fine background loaded with experience and all sorts of publications and accolades in her field — but I do want to draw attention to the fact that when CNN brings a doctor onto television to talk about a health problem, you shouldn't take anything for granted. You're the one who assumed that she treats cancer patients and has seen harmful effects from cell phone radiation. The fact is that the only danger Dr. Davis actually cited was that "since cell phones have only been in widespread use for 10 years or so, the long-term effects of their radiation waves on the brain has yet to be determined." Neither she, nor CNN, cited a single case of harm being caused by a cell phone, nor did they present any theoretical arguments indicating any reasonable danger.

Dr. Davis is also dramatically wrong on one very significant point: That there has not yet been time for long-term studies to have been conducted or that the question of cell phones and cancer is otherwise insufficiently studied. In fact, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of a immense study in Denmark that followed the cancer histories of 420,000 cell phone users over 13 years. You'd think that someone in Dr. Davis' position would know about that, or at least take the slightest trouble to search for studies before going on CNN to proclaim that no such studies exist. The study's main interest was to research about increased incidences of brain & nervous system cancers, salivary gland cancer, and leukemia.

In today's scenario mobile plays a very important role in our daily life. It is very beneficial for us to deliver messages with in a seconds. But no one thinks of it's disadvantage. How harmful it is for our health? According to a brain surgeon, mobile phones poses a bigger health risk than smoking cigarettes.

Dr Vini Khurana announced his findings after reviewing some of the health reports into mobile phones, but without carrying out new research.

He claimed that the risk of brain tumours doubles for mobile phone users, but that such tumours take 10 years to develop.

"It is anticipated that this danger has far broader public health ramifications than asbestos and smoking, and directly concerns all of us, particularly the younger generation, including very young children," said Dr Khurana.

"There is a significant and increasing body of evidence for a link between mobile phone usage and certain brain tumours." However, the findings have been disputed by the Mobile Operators Association (MOA).

tudies have shown mobile phone radiation does produce biological changes in humans - such as changes in brain temperature and activity as well as blood pressure changes. Others have shown they cause an increased incidence of illness in laboratory animals - for example cancer in mice.

Harmful Vibrations

I was not cognizant of harmful effects of radiation, when I took my first cell phone in 1998. It was a proud moment. I was one of the first users in India and I loved to show it off on my belt. One day I wanted to check that mobile for emissions of radiations which could affect my health. That time, I was doing research on energy measurements using Lecher Antenna. To my dismay, I found harmful vibrations coming out from my own cell phone. If some one else held it, these vibes affected him too. I began my research on the harmful effects of radiation from cell phone. By then I had mastered use of an energy machine called Acmograph. With this you can measure all kinds of positive and negative vibrations. When I measured the vibes from my cell phone, I found that it blocked my resource energy and management energies. Resource energy is the inflowing new energy to vitalize your body cells and other vital organs. I also found it blocked my out flowing healing energy. This results in accumulation of toxins and prevention of natural cures. Your body uses this energy for cellular regeneration and evacuation of dead cells. I found that one of the harmful effects of radiation from cell phones is that it also blocked my life energy. I then checked the equilibrium of my cosmo-telluric energy at 15.3 Lambda by the Lecher Antenna. I found that my mobile phone blocked this energy too. To get a good energy reading on the Acmograph, you should get a value higher than 35. This you measure by scanning only with the Acmos Lecher Antenna. As a result of the harmful effects of radiation, my energy readings were far below 15. When I removed the cell phone and again measured the energies, I found that all three of these energies measured above 35. Then I tested the effects on other persons using mobiles. When I measured them with cell phones, their energy readings were 5, 10, and never above 15. This confirmed that cell phone cuts energy channels. This proved that cell phone harms by its harmful effects of mobile radiation. I consulted other scientists and sought their opinion. None used cell phones. They said that it slowly kills any one's life energies. They too had tested with Lecher Antenna the harmful effects of cell phone radiation. I met more energy scientists who also confirmed this. Their unanimous finding is that cell phone causes many diseases.

Cell phones emit radiofrequency (RF) radiation and several past studies have proved this can be a known carcinogen and can cause tumors.

Cell phones emit two types of electro-magnetic fields (EMF); microwaves from the antenna and extremely-low fields (ELF) from the body of the phone, which is the radiofrequency type of radiation.

Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a component of the World Health Organization, has classified radiofrequency fields as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” Several international studies show that there is a link between brain and salivary gland cancer with increased cell phone use. But according to the World Health Organization more long-term health studies need to be conducted. “Our body reacts to EMF as potentially harmful,” Blank told The Christian Post. “The accepted safe level for RF range is 0.4W/kg and most public exposure levels of cell towers and antennas are at 0.8W/kg based on a SAR (specific absorption rate) of 4W/kg as the level at which adverse effects are said to be determined.”

Scientist Dr. Martin Blank, associate professor of physiology and cellular biophysics at Columbia University in Manhattan has been researching electro-magnetic fields (EMF) for over 25 years.

Yet, there are other opinions within the cellular industry depicting that RF radiation levels are below the dangers levels. Dan Collins, chief technical officer from the Pinnacle Telecom Group, a New Jersey based independent firm providing technical services nationwide to the telecommunications industry said that all cell towers and cell phones comply with FCC regulations.

“The latest reports from the World Health Organization are inclusive and a lot more research has to be done about any carcinogenic effects from cell phones or antennas,” Collins explained to The Christian Post. “SAR rates are higher in smart phones, but we do not know if that is harmful. There are 4-5 billion cell phone users worldwide and smart phones just came out in the market, so we do not have all the data yet on these devices. We would need over 10 years to really look into any harmful effects from this technology.”

Dr. George Carlo, a public health scientist and founder of the Science and Public Policy Institute in Washington D.C. says children are particularly susceptible to the radiation generated by cell phones because their brains are still growing.

“Cell phones can disrupt cardiac pacemakers, it compromises the blood-brain barrier and most startling it inflicts genetic damage and that is a known diagnostic marker for cancer,” said Carlo.

According to a nationwide study, the Global System for Mobile Communication may be connected with an increase in brain tumors, seizures and headaches (The Lancet 2000; 356:1833-1836).

The FDA and the FCC recently suggested ways to reduce radiofrequency exposure by using a hands-free device or cut down on phone usage.

“It is utterly irresponsible for the wireless industry to continue their misrepresentation of the science to facilitate misleading claims about safety,”

With practically everyone owning a mobile phone and spending a considerable amount of time on them each day, it is wise to ask the question: Are mobile phones dangerous to one’s health? While there are no decisive answers at the moment, there are conflicting studies. Some show that mobile phones are safe and others show that mobile phones may pose a health risk. Mobile phones may be considered potentially unsafe in a few ways. First, they send and receive high frequency radio waves. Second, these devices have batteries in them that may be unstable in extreme heat or in certain circumstances where a battery or other part is defective. However, It should be noted that such occurrences are extremely rare. The jury is still out on whether or not mobile phones are actually dangerous to people’s health. While the short term risks are extremely low or non existent, the fact that millions have used mobile phones in the last decade have caused moderate length and long term risks to remain unproven. Here are some persuade for and against mobile phone safety according to facts that the BBC printed in November 2004.

Arguments Supporting the Belief that Mobile Phones are Dangerous.

There are a few arguments that support the theory that mobile phones are dangerous to the user’s health:

1. While the evidence is still not clear, it is possible that using a mobile phone on a regular basis can increase the susceptibility to brain tumors or brain cancer by 2.5 times.

2. Mobile phones use magnetic fields to operate. Studies based on research in the past have shown that in certain circumstances, magnetic fields can affect living cells.

3. Those that spend long periods of time talking on a mobile phone have mentioned fatigue, a loss of concentration, and sometimes headaches.

4. It is possible that radio waves that mobile phones give off can heat up and damage tissue.

Arguments Supporting the Belief that Mobile Phones are Safe

1. Radio waves emitted when a mobile phone is used are not hot enough to affect or damage near by tissue.

2. Regarding brain tumor incidence, researchers admit that the evidence still is not clear as to whether tumors or cancer are directly related to mobile phone use.

3. Factors regarding loss of concentration, fatigue, or headaches are likely false since they cannot be replicated in the laboratory.

4. Magnetic fields that a mobile phone emits are extremely small and not likely to affect living cells in harmful ways.

Some Tips on Mobile Phone Safety

How To Protect Yourself from harms of mobile phones:

Obviously, the jury is still out on whether or not mobile phones are dangerous to health. If someone feels threatened by the potential health aspects of using a mobile phone, the easiest way to avoid this threat is to simply not use these phones. While extremely convenient, our society lived comfortably without mobiles in the past. If someone would like to have the convenience of a mobile phone, but also wants to lessen their risk, there are a few simple things he/she can do.

Use a headset to keep the mobile phone away from the head

Only talk for short periods of time on a mobile phone. Use a land line for longer conversations

- Avoid speaking for long periods on mobile phones.

- Use Text Messages.

- Don't carry the mobile phone in the belt around the waist. It is needless to expose the deposits of bone marrow in the hips, and the testicles to the microwaves.

- The best place to carry the phone is in a military trousers leg pocket.

- Use left ear to attend mobile calls.

Market Overview Of Mobile Companies in Pakistan

The Pakistan market has nearly 97 million subscribers as of Nov2009 (PTA data).The growth slowed down in 2009 but has picked up again gradually. See more about the recent competition among mobile network providers. For those interested in the change from last year, the chart below shows the market share of mobile phone companies of Pakistan, as of September 2008. Compared with July, the market share changed little. Mobilink lost 1% share (35%), picked up by Zong which is cash rich and has a ready-to-invest attitude. The ARPU in Pakistan remains low and is not projected to go up. The year 2008 was marked by changes in SIM sales and registration process, enforced by PTA, the government regulator. If you are interested in the actual numbers and analysis, leave a comment for me. Now let’s review some recent history. At 2006 year end the total subscribers were 48.2 million. In June 2007 the total mobile users reached over 63 million. Based on numbers published at PTA website for 2007, the total number of subscribers (technically it is the number of SIMs issued) was 76.6 million, a teledensity of nearly 49%. In 2007 the average growth rate was about 2.5 million new subscribers each month! After second half of 2007 it seemed as if the growth had slowed down but overall it was fine. One remarkable achievement was by Zong (formerly Paketl) which launched very successful campaigns towards 2007 end completed rebrand launch in April of 2008. See this chart for a breakdown of market share by mobile companies at the end of Q1 of 2007. For detailed one-page tariff information for all the packages (pre-paid and postpaid) offered by the mobile companies, refer to the consumer notice from PTA below - posted as of August 4, 2008. Here’s a brief description of the top mobile companies in Pakistan. At the top is Mobilink, the Pakistani unit of Egypt-based telecom company Orascom. It has been operating in Pakistan since 1994. Subscriber share is 35% at the end of Sep 2008. Ufone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Ltd (PTCL), is now under the control of Etisalat group of UAE. It has 21% of subscriber share and added the most lines (2.4 million) from 2006-07. For those in Pakistan it is the one company where they can easily invest locally. Warid, owned by the Abu Dhabi group of the United Arab Emirates and sister of Wateen group is number 4 with 18% market of subscribers. Recently it sold 30% share to SingTel. Norway’s Telenor, a recent entrant with about a billion US dollar investment in Pakistan has been doing well, based on its recent earning report. It has about 20% of the market share. Telenor stock is listed in the Oslo stock market (TEL) and in US(TELNY.PK). CMPak (Zong brand), formerly Paktel, was the latest target of foreign acquisition. After it got acquired by China Mobile it was rebranded as Zong and launched one of the most successful and aggressive campaigns. Within a matter of few months, Zong has achieved a 6% market share. 2. Fixed Wireless (WLL)Please see this post for an overview of the WLL operators and technology. Wireless local loop services are based on CDMA and are considered an alternative to copper lines. Recently rebranded Vfone service by PTCL is the market leader and recently there have been many intersting marketing and pricing moves. You may also follow this link for a list of WLL providers from PTA site. 3. WiMAXThis post provides a summary of WiMAX situation in Pakistan. Wateen has emerged as the largest player and has started advertising for its WiMAX services though as of Sep 2007 the pricing had not been announced. Mobilink Infinity also started commercial WiMAX service in Karachi. Dancom used to be an independent provider but it was acquired by Mobilink. Wi-tribe is another player. 4. Voice over IPCompanies providing VOIP and call forwarding services. In other words: International calls, local rates. See my posts about VOIP related issues for Pakistan.