Colin Fahey

This article describes how I successfully created and downloaded my own program to my cellphone, over the air (OTA), through my own Web site, without paying for anything more than air time and data transfer (both monthly flat rates). In late October 2002, I purchased my first cellular phone: the Motorola T720, with a 120 x160 pixel color screen, polyphonic ringtones, Web browser, and the ability to download and run applications. I hadn't given much thought to owning a cellphone before moving to a new apartment recently and thinking about the hassle of acquiring a new land line. Only after getting it, however, did I realize the amazing freedom of being able to call or be called anywhere at any time. When I purchased this advanced phone, as opposed to one with identical phone quality but fewer multimedia and Internet capabilities, I was motivated by the promise of be... (more)