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belome · 11-20-2008, 4:24 PM

So, I used to easily download ringtones from PhoneZoo. They would come as a MMS message and it was easy to put it on my phone.

Phonezoo says Alltel now is blocking content... I think, it only says that when you try and change your phone.

So, was it PhoneZoo, the DRMA, or Alltel being greedy that makes it no longer work?

Sorry in advance, I've had a cellphone for 14 years but am a total noob when it comes to downloading ringtones.

bbonty · 11-20-2008, 4:33 PM

I think it sucks, I have the same issue. Guess either no more free ringtones, or no more Alltel.

rockluvr1988 · 11-20-2008, 5:08 PM

No alltel phone, except smartphones, will allow you to set ringtones unless they were bought from alltel. They claim it is is DRM but i think it s a combo of alltel and DRM restrictions.

belome · 11-20-2008, 5:11 PM

Up until a few weeks ago, it worked with no problem... on an ol crappy AX490.

rockluvr1988 · 11-20-2008, 5:13 PM

You have probably gotten a firmware update or something that included the new block. Sucks I know.

Jay2TheRescue · 11-20-2008, 5:30 PM

My guess is it has something to do with Verizon buying Alltel. Verizon doesn't like outside media on their phones (I think because they don't make money on it).

-Jay

belome · 11-20-2008, 5:38 PM

Yeah, we kinda got off track... because I didn't explain myself well. PhoneZoo will no longer even send messages to Alltel phones. It now says Alltel has block their content when you try to set it up. [but it worked a few weeks ago]

My question I guess is... Did Alltel really make them cease and desist... or did PhoneZoo no longer want to offer the services to Alltel customers... or was it simply part of the laws passed that they had to stop doing it.

Jay2TheRescue · 11-20-2008, 7:07 PM

If I would were to bet on it I'd say that Verizon told them to stop...

-Jay

11-20-2008, 4:24 PM	#1
belome Fresh Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MI Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. So, I used to easily download ringtones from PhoneZoo. They would come as a MMS message and it was easy to put it on my phone. Phonezoo says Alltel now is blocking content... I think, it only says that when you try and change your phone. So, was it PhoneZoo, the DRMA, or Alltel being greedy that makes it no longer work? Sorry in advance, I've had a cellphone for 14 years but am a total noob when it comes to downloading ringtones.

11-20-2008, 4:33 PM	#2
bbonty I made my first post! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville MI Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. I think it sucks, I have the same issue. Guess either no more free ringtones, or no more Alltel.

11-20-2008, 5:08 PM	#3
rockluvr1988 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 178 Phone(s): LG 260 The Scoop, Mothers Moto Q, LG AX5000(old), Razr v3a (sisters) Provider(s): Verizon Devices: Ipod, Mac OS, Windows OS Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. No alltel phone, except smartphones, will allow you to set ringtones unless they were bought from alltel. They claim it is is DRM but i think it s a combo of alltel and DRM restrictions.

11-20-2008, 5:11 PM	Original Poster #4
belome Fresh Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MI Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. Up until a few weeks ago, it worked with no problem... on an ol crappy AX490.

11-20-2008, 5:13 PM	#5
rockluvr1988 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 178 Phone(s): LG 260 The Scoop, Mothers Moto Q, LG AX5000(old), Razr v3a (sisters) Provider(s): Verizon Devices: Ipod, Mac OS, Windows OS Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. You have probably gotten a firmware update or something that included the new block. Sucks I know.

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11-20-2008, 5:38 PM	Original Poster #7
belome Fresh Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MI Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. Yeah, we kinda got off track... because I didn't explain myself well. PhoneZoo will no longer even send messages to Alltel phones. It now says Alltel has block their content when you try to set it up. [but it worked a few weeks ago] My question I guess is... Did Alltel really make them cease and desist... or did PhoneZoo no longer want to offer the services to Alltel customers... or was it simply part of the laws passed that they had to stop doing it.

11-20-2008, 7:07 PM	#8
Jay2TheRescue Drycleaner extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 10,889 Phone(s): Moto V3, A845, HTC Tilt, Moto V551, iPAQ 6515, Western Electric 302, 500, Ericsson Ericaphone Provider(s): AT&Tingular 310-410 Devices: Zune 30gb & way too many BT devices to list Thanks: 37 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts Images: 157	Re: So what changed, Alltel or Phonezoo. If I would were to bet on it I'd say that Verizon told them to stop... -Jay __________________ GET A FREE $25 AT&T GIFTCARD WITH ACTIVATION OF NEW AT&T SERVICE FROM ANY DEALER. PM ME FOR DETAILS

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