Cingular launches ringback tones

Jun 01 2006 - 04:52 PM ET | Cingular, Ringtones

Cingular today announced the immediate availability of ringback tones. Unlike ringtones which are heard by the owner of the phone, ringback tones are what is heard by the caller (conventionally a standard ring).

Cingular customers can now set a custom sound as the ringback tone. Options range from Warner Music Group music to sound effects and celebrity voices. Cingular is marketing the new tones as "Answer Tones" and is selling them for $1.99 each. There is an additonal fee of $.99 per month.

Both Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile have had customizable ringback tones for some time.

Comments from readers


Ricky Jun 01 2006

Ring back tones are REALLY annoying. I get confused and think the person answered the phone.


Matt Jun 02 2006

What do you mean just launched? Cingular has had this service since October.


shannon Jul 15 2006

how do u cange your ringback tones?


ANDrew Aug 21 2006

ring back tones aren't annoying! and how can u get confused? it's normally a song set as a ringback how can you get confused by music retard? and girl i don't know you can cange your ringback tones but once i find out what that word means i will be sure to let you know


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