How To Buy A Ringback Tone

Customize your cell phone with a ringback tone, a brief bit of music or other sound that plays for your callers whenever they dial your number, and wait for you to answer your phone. Choose from among thousands of ringback tones, and set up special tones to delight, shock or amaze your friends.

Check with your service provider

Major providers of cell phone service typically have large libraries of ringback tones. Call or check online to find out whether your provider offers this service. If it does, sign up, and head to the online catalog to hunt for the desired music.

Browse through the catalog

Narrow your search by checking out categories like rap, reggae, gospel, easy listening and rock. Choices might include Beethoven's symphonies, country tunes by Blake Shelton, Blondie's "Call Me" or the soundtrack from your favorite movie. Play a free preview of the music before you decide whether to buy it.

Purchase your ringback tone

You should see an option to buy any of the ringback tones you consider. Select this link, and the service automatically walks you through the purchasing process. You can buy multiple ringback tones or just one. Keep in mind that the initial charge of buying the ringback tone is rarely the only cost you ever have to pay. Most providers add a monthly subscription fee per ringback tone to your bill, and they usually require you to periodically pay a renewal cost to continue using each tone. Cancel your old ringback tone, or pick a new one whenever you like.

Using ringback tones is a fun way to add personality to your phone. Choose meaningful music to entertain special people in your life like your significant other, friends, relatives and coworkers.

Narrow your search by viewing categories such as rap, reggae, gospel and rock