Your Internet Guide to Free Ringtones

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There are a variety of ways to download ringtones for your cellular phone, and some of them are free. Of those that are free, many offer a wide variety of fabulous choices. Before you begin any download of ringtones, there are a few things you need to know in advance.

Cellular Phone Brand and Model
Not all cell phones are alike, and each brand comes with its own quirks when it comes to downloading ringtones. Knowing your cellular phone brand and model will make finding ringtones as well as downloading them a much simpler process. The easiest way to determine your cellular phone model is to turn it off, and remove the cover over the battery. The model number of your phone will be listed there.

Type of Ringtone
Not all ringtones are compatible with all cellular phones. There are three types of ringtones: Monophonic, Polyphonic, and True Tone. True tone is also known as music ringtones, voice tones, and real tones.

Monophonic ringtones were the first type available and are compatible with most phones. These are simple tones, using one note at a time. Polyphonic tones can utilize several notes at a time, which can produce a more melodic sound. True Tones are the most complex of the bunch, primarily comprised of actual mp3 or other music files with voice and musical notes.

Want to know which type of ringtone is compatible with your phone? This quick and easy guide explains exactly how to find out.

Download Methods
The ringtone market is ever-increasing and mobile phone carriers make money from selling ringtones. Carriers are not the only companies offering ringtones, and some of the competitors are offering them for free. Due to this, some carriers have blocked the ability of users to download free ringtones to their phones. There are, however, ways around blocked downloading.

There are still multiple ways to download ringtones, but not all are compatible with every cellular phone. This comprehensive set of instructions will take you each step of the way in downloading ringtones to your cellular phone.