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Pit Viper
User ID: 361950

United States
2/7/2008 2:32 AM
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What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

The short version, A tone outside the audible range of hearing of most people over 30. This means that you can get phone calls and receive text messages in class or school without teachers hearing it. For more in-depth information on how the mosquito ringtone works, please see he Mosquito RingTone FAQ.

This is weird. I didnt know anything about this. I know animals can here things we cant, but different ages hear different things??? Listen to the samples....nothing to download.

[link to www.freemosquitoringtones.org]

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson

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Yojimbo
User ID: 326878

United States
2/7/2008 2:36 AM

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I thought you couldnt hear it if you were over 20. Eitherway ive done it with older friends (im 19) and they couldnt hear it. I could but the damn noise was pretty annoying.

Pit Viper
User ID: 361950

United States
2/7/2008 2:42 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

On the webpage there are examples for people of all ages.

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson

Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.

"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams

Pit Viper
User ID: 361950

United States
2/7/2008 2:45 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

Teen Buzz (or Mosquito Ringtone) is a popular ringtone that was hijacked from a technology that was originally used to repel loitering teenagers from shops in the United Kingdom. Inventor Howard Stapleton developed the "Mosquito device" for Compound Security Systems. This device emits a modulated 17 kHz sound that proves to be a great annoyance to teenagers or anyone younger, but leaves most over thirty years of age unaffected. This is due to presbycusis, a normal loss of acute hearing that occurs with advancing age. Teen Buzz was developed using the same technology, but as a constant 17 kHz high frequency ringtone. It is primarily used in the classroom, allowing students to be alerted of incoming text messages on their mobile phones without the knowledge of their teachers. The company that developed the device said that they were impressed and admits to the idea being humorous, although they considered it may be an infringement on their intellectual property rights. They developed their own ringtone which they sold as the authentic mosquito tone.[1]

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson

Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.

"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams

Mr. Indicator
User ID: 358908

United States
2/7/2008 2:46 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
Yeah, I've known about this for a few years now. Used to have the ringtone as well. It's extremely annoying. Can't PM? mr.indicator(at)yahoo.com In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. Shoving reality down the throat of ignorance, one dumbass at a time -Mr. Indicator

Nothing Is True
User ID: 359941

United Kingdom
2/7/2008 2:53 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

This is a clever bit of marketing.

Here in the UK, 'Mosquitos' (with big speakers) have been put up on some street corners, car-parks etc. - any places where youths gather together and create a (perceived) 'nuisance'.

This has been done by Local Authorities in collaboration with the Police - in an attempt to deter youths from 'hanging around'.

You get the idea. Some youngsters have tried to challenge the authorities on human rights grounds - and failed, I think.

Anyway, it seems like two can play at that game?! The kids are now using mobile/cell phone 'Mosquitos' to communicate with each other!

Whoever has made it into a ringtone has turned the tables on the authorities!

Good for them!!

Everything is permitted..

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 351723

Australia
2/7/2008 2:53 AM

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Well I am 26 and I just had a look at the link and could hear them all up to 19khz which is 18 years and below. I am stoked, free hearing test... Got any links for my eyes now?

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 353064

United States
2/7/2008 2:54 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
if u think one is annoying.. try turning on two at the same time.. even if u cant hear one of each .. u will definetly hear them both at the same time

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 351723

Australia
2/7/2008 2:54 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
Well I am 26 and I just had a look at the link and could hear them all up to 19khz which is 18 years and below. I am stoked, free hearing test... Got any links for my eyes now? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 351723 My mistake, it was 20khz, guess my eyes are fucked then!

Pit Viper
User ID: 361950

United States
2/7/2008 3:04 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

Im 34 and I could only hear the 15khz and lower. Makes me feel old.

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson

Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.

"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams

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User ID: 369136

United States
2/7/2008 4:29 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
Turned 59 today. Had trouble with the 17 - 19. But heard the other quite well. esp the 22. The 8 - 10 hurt my ears.

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 369448

Romania
2/7/2008 5:14 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
Turned 59 today. Had trouble with the 17 - 19. But heard the other quite well. esp the 22. The 8 - 10 hurt my ears. Quoting: NightWisp Yeah they're either crap or we're too good I'm over 25 and could hear all of them. Thank u ,Thank u very much!!!

Anonymous Coward
User ID: 369448

Romania
2/7/2008 5:15 AM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?	Quote
PS. If u start with the 8 khz like me,Please turn the speakers down,i have a headset and now my ears hurt,F*ck!

Pit Viper
User ID: 361950

United States
2/7/2008 12:49 PM

Re: What is the Mosquito Ringtone?

Turned 59 today. Had trouble with the 17 - 19. But heard the other quite well. esp the 22. The 8 - 10 hurt my ears.

Quoting: NightWisp

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Scor~Pios -AKA- Pit Viper

'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny;
When the government fears the people, there is liberty.'
Thomas Jefferson

Never underestimate the stupidity of the American people.

"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." - Samuel Adams

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