Most young cell phone users may not realize what cell phones were like several years ago. Large and cumbersome, they offered very little functionality. You could make calls and receive them. Little more was demanded by consumers at the time and little more was offered by cell phone carriers. The phones had LCD screens that displayed only phone numbers. The idea of playing music or videos on these screens was an alien concept to all but the most creative dreamers. But, times change and cell phones evolved.

Today, cell phones have become our primary means of communicating with one another through voice and text. Savvy companies like Thumbplay have jumped on the opportunity to offer a wide variety of services that take advantage of our phones' robust functionality. Below, you'll learn more about Thumbplay and whether its services can add a bit of excitement to your cell phone.

What Is Thumbplay?

Thumbplay is a service that offers tens of thousands of ringtones, pictures and games for your cell phone. You can search through their expanding library of songs, graphics and games by looking for your favorite music artist, movie, or game title. Their inventory includes songs by popular artists from dozens of music genres as well as board games, classic arcade games and strategy games.

But, Thumbplay's services go far beyond mere ringtones and games. They offer a daily horoscope for your phone as well as celebrity gossip. You can also subscribe to a text service that delivers inspirational and biblical quotes, daily insults and more. There are several ways to enjoy their service by tailoring your subscription based upon your preferences.

Will Thumbplay Work On My Phone?

The service will work on nearly any type of cell phone. It doesn't matter which company built your phone (Cingular, Nokia, etc.) nor the carrier that provides you with wireless service. Thumbplay will work with all major wireless carriers. Currently, one of the limitations is that those who use a prepaid wireless account are unable to access Thumbplay's content.

Thumbplay is a completely independent company. If you experience difficulty downloading anything from their growing library of ringtones and games, they offer customer support 24 hours a day.

How Much Does Thumbplay Cost To Use?

There are a few levels of subscription. Most include a small monthly fee. For example, their text service (which sends daily gossip, quotes, horoscopes, jokes and and more) currently costs $9.99 per month. Each item you download from their inventory costs 1 credit. A $9.99 monthly subscription fee provides 10 credits each month. Thumbplay Share is a free service that allows you to upload pictures and videos for others Share users. If you see a photo or video that has been uploaded using the Share service, you can access them completely free.

Thumbplay has helped change the way we use our cell phones to talk with other people and entertain ourselves. It has largely spearheaded consumer demand by offering a growing supply of new services for its users.