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What is an Unlocked Android Smartphone? What do I look for?
Last Update: 6/6/2020
What is an Unlocked Smartphone?
Unlocked Smartphones like an Unlocked Android cell phone allow you to use the phone on any cellular network (provided it is wireless compatible), you are no longer locked to a single carrier or stuck in a 2 year contract! An unlocked smartphone is a phone that is not tied to a specific carrier or contract. Freedom! You can sign up for low cost no contract cell phone plans from $30 a month.
What Does Refurbished Mean?
Last Update: 4/19/2016
What does refurbished mean?
BuyVia features deals on refurbished electronics like refurbished iPhone smartphones or laptops all the time. Many ask: What does refurbished mean? Is it safe to buy a reconditioned item? We answer those questions and more.
What is refurbished?
Twelve Ways to Fix Wireless Router Problems
Wireless networks or WiFi is an extremely convenient way to share your Internet connection with all the devices within your home. Previously we had to run wires and pull cable all over the house to achieve the same results. WiFi isn’t 100% foolproof though. Users experience dropouts, dead zones, and slow performance. Security is also a concern. Without the right protection, criminals parked right outside our door could be eavesdropping on us and stealing our personal information.
Be sure to read: 50 Funny and Clever Wi-Fi SSID Network Names
All About Mail in Rebates Part 2: The Do’s and Don’ts of Submitting for a Rebate
Last Update: 4/13/2016
So, after reading All About Mail in Rebates Part 1, you know the “why” of the rebate, let’s discuss the “how.”
All About Rebates Part 1: What is a Mail in Rebate? Why Should I Submit for a Rebate?
Last Update: 4/13/2016
Do you hate rebates? We do too. Here is how to make them work in your favor.
A rebate, by definition is a money back after you purchase an item. They are usually a partial refund of the purchase price. Mail in rebates (MIR) are ones where you fill out a form and get money back. Rebates are given by either the store or the manufacturer of the product. Manufacturer rebates are sometimes valid only at a particular store.
How to Find the Best No Contract Smartphone Plans in 2015 – Part 1
Last updated 3/26/2016
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Almost everyone has a smartphone or will have one shortly. Their usefulness is undeniable. This convenience comes at a high cost and often a multi-year commitment. We examine some little known companies that can take the average cell phone bill from just under $150 to as little as $30 a month. It is surprising that only 1-2% of subscribers switch to other carriers every year, they must feel married to their service.
Important: As with any mobile wireless plan, you need to ensure you have coverage where you need it. Home, work, play, you need signal otherwise it does not matter what the price is.
How to Find the Best No Contract Smartphone Plans in 2015 – Part 2
Last updated 8/14/2015
This is the second part of our How to Find the Best No Contract Smartphone Plan 2015 article.
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Horizon Interactive Awards Recognizes BuyVia as a Best Shopping Mobile App
The BuyVia team is excited to announce that BuyVia was recognized with a Bronze award for the Best Shopping Mobile App! The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, announced the 2014 award winners to highlight this year’s “best of the best” in websites, advertising, videos, and mobile apps. Judges looked for the best blend between creativity and functionality. Entries were judged on:
- Solution creativity and originality
- Overall graphic design/ appearance/ user experience
- Communication of message
- Technical merit
- Effectiveness of solution
An Insider’s Guide to Upgrading to a SSD (Solid State Drive)
SSD's are sweeping the computer industry. No one device can boost your computer's performance more than switching to one. Only the most expensive desktops and laptops above $1000 include an SSD, what a shame. BuyVia regular lists great deals on SSDs, we now give you help installing them.
Make your old computer usable again. Boot your machine in 20 seconds.
What is a solid state drive?
How to Find a Cheap Hotel
Last Updated: 3/18/2016
The travel season is coming soon. Hotel pricing changes by the hour and often times the swings defy logic. How to find a cheap hotel? Here are some tried and true tips on finding a cheap hotel from when to shop to where to stay
Main Aspects of Hotel Bargain Hunting
- Hotel location
- Date of stay
- Comparison engines
- Promotions, discounts, and coupons
- Last minute hotels
- Priceline.com
