Groovin Tones
Ringtones, Wallpapers, Games and more.
BACKGROUND
As the demand for downloadable ringtones goes up, ringtone providers are popping up as well. Groovin Tones is one of many providers of that service. Groovin Tones offers not only ringtones, but realtones, mono ringtones, poly ringtones, wallpapers, java games, screensavers and alerts. For a monthly fee, Groovin Tones will give you credits for downloads that you can place on your phone. Groovin Tones is available with all of the major cellular phone providers, and you can cancel your service at anytime.
PRO
- Works with all major carriers
- One low monthly fee
- Clear info on how to cancel service
- Cancel anytime
- Complimentary ringtone for signing up
CON
- Cost varies depending on your carrier
- Unused credits can’t be rolled over
- Certain info not available without subscription first
- Number of monthly credits varies depending on your carrier
CARRIERS
- AT&T
- Verizon Wireless
- T-Mobile
- Sprint
- Cellular One
- Centennial Wireless
- Nextel
- Virgin Mobile
- Cincinnati Bell
- Boost
- Alltel
MUSIC GENRES
-No listing of what genres are available without signing up first
GRAPHICS and ANIMATION
- No information on what types of graphics/animation available
- Wallpaper and screensavers are mentioned, but no specific categories
PRICE
- AT&T is $19.99/mo. for 20 poly ringtone credits
- T-Mobile, Sprint, Cellular One and Centennial Wireless $9.99/mo. for 15 poly ringtone credits
- Nextel, Virgin Mobile and Cincinnati Bell $6.99/mo. for Daily Joke 3 times per week
- Verizon Wireless $9.99/mo. for 15 poly ringtones & 5 color wallpaper credits
- Users with incompatible cell phones $9.99/mo. for Daily Joke 3 times per week
CONCLUSION
Overall, Groovin Tones seems comparable to other sites offering downloadable ringtones. It can be a bit risky if you don’t know how compatible your phone will be with the service. The site offers information about how to cancel service if you decide it’s not for you. Although there’s not a lot of information available until you sign up for the service, Groovin Tones seems to be in line with other ringtone download sites.
COMMON MISSPELLINGS
grooven tones, groovy tones, groove tones, groovin tines
freddi: groovin on a sunday afternoon
