You maybe wondering, why you should even bother to subscribe to a cell phone ring tone service when you can actually get free ring tones in the web?

Recently BBC reported that key words “Free Ring tones” actually is one of the top 7 dangerous words to look for in the search engines, like Google. BBC also said that “the riskiest search terms were related with download (like “screen saver” and “free ringtone”) and file sharing. This means searching for these categories returned a substantial proportion of dangerous sites”

That means, while you’re searching for a free cell phone ring tone you maay end up with softwares that install into your computer without your permission. These softwares are the same with malware include programs that spy on how you surf the web and some even steal your login passwords. See, the term “Free Ring tones” does have a catch.

So, instead of end up with some viruses in your computer, you may as well subscribe to a ring tone service. But, how do you pick what is best for you with so many services available? Here are some advices you can look at to narrow your picks.

The first and the most important thing you need to know is your own needs. Because your phone funtions mainly for communication, give first priority to this function. Different ring tone providers come with different cell phone services. So pick a good cell phone plan and you will automatically be able to pick the right ring tones for you.

The second thing is always consider the type of handset you have. Again, different cellular phone handsets can download different type of ring tones too. The latest versions of cellphones are able to download all types of ring tones. Sometimes however, when you are using the very latest cell phone you cannot use some ring tone provider as the phone model has not been added to the system yet. So you need to wait a couple of weeks.

Basically, there are three ring tones types: monophonic ring tone, polyphonic ring tones and True or real tones. True tones cannot be downloaded in older cell phones. However, it doesn’t mean you have to change your handsets. You will always have a wide selection of cell phone ring tones.

Some handsets even walks an extra mile. It gives you the chance to set a ring tone for different callers. One for you better sister, one for your best friend and of course on for your mother, perhaps.

The third thing you must consider is your own style. You don’t need to have a Britney Spears tone in your cell eventhough everyone has it. Remember, the main reasons for a ring tone is to identify your cell phone when it rings in a crowd. So it’s useless if everyone has the same ring tone of the latest hit song.

You should choose a cell phone ring tone that suited the environments you usually are in. For instance, music ring tones are not easily audible in noisy environments. Try to avoid the irritating types. Sure, Bon Jovi ring tone might be your style, but it really can be an annoyance.

The last but not least thing you have to bear in mind is your cell phone ring tone of your choice should be easy to unsubscribe from. Usually they simply allow you to type a number and you are automatically unsubscribed. Usually, the cell phone ring tone services allow you a month to subcribe for the ring tone.