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Ringtones: They're Still the Best Cell Phone Accessory Cellular phones today come in various colors and shapes, and each of them offers distinct features in terms of games, keypad use and many other add-ons. But what proves to be the best accessory for any kind of cell phone as that of ringtones. Ringtones define one's character and personality, and you can be judged by the type of tone you use on your phone. Ringtones have evolved through the first time they were released. From the simple ring alarms and monotones, today's ringtones now consist of music clips from today's hottest hit songs, or full .mp3 files which could also be played on the phone's media player. Some telecom carriers also offer free ringtones which customers could subscribe to, while some tones are sold at totally low prices and could be downloaded from specially-designed websites. Below are some of the ways in which you can download free ringtones: 1. Offline downloading. Some phones are capable of storing mp3 and midi files which can be used as ringtones. All you have to do is transfer the songs from the computer to your phone via Bluetooth or data cable, and afterwards you can now configure your phone settings and have the songs played each time you receive a call. 2. Carrier subscriptions. There are some telecom carriers, such as Verizon and Sprint, which offer free ringtones to their subscribers. You can send a message containing the right keywords to a specific number and afterwards you will receive a polyphonic, midi or mp3 sound clip of the tone you chose, and use it as your ringtone. Some tones are offered for free as part the carrier's promos, while others are sold at definitely low prices and have an expiration date. 3. Ringtone websites. There are websites which offer a wide range of ringtones in different file formats, such as BestTones.com, Ringophone.com, and Tonez2Fonez.com. They provide a selection of ringtones which are compatible to different phone types and brands, such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG, Alacatel, etc. 4. Ringtone Text Transfer Language (RTTTL). If you are trying to be creative and would want to make your own ringtones, then you may check if your phone has its “Composer” feature, in which you can tinker with the different notes and form your own melodies. This feature is usually common in Nokia phones, and as well as in other cellular phone manufacturers today.