# Custom Built Cell Phones zzzphone By Chris Skleryk | Published 2008-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-built-cell-phones-zzzphone References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/05/made-to-order-cellphones-dubious-quality-included-free-of-charg/) & [zzzphone](http://www.zzzphone.com/index.php) Have you ever wanted a custom built phone with all the fancy oooo's and ahhh's that you could choose to meet your every need? Thanks to [zzzphone](http://www.zzzphone.com/index.php), this once dream is now a reality. Comparing themselves to dell, and how they revolutionized the PC industry in the 90's, zzzphone plans to revolutionize the cell phone industry in the 21st century. Building your custom phone is very easy to do. First select your base model and color. Next choose fancy add-ons like GPS, up to 7 MP camera, processor upgrade, stereo quality speakers, up to 4 GB of memory, touch screen, even a dual camera option. They offer pretty much anything you can think of and then some. Featuring 2 SIM card slots that enable you to use two accounts from different carriers on the same phone, the phone expands your mobile options even more. As far as quality goes zzzphones released a press release stating, “zzzPhone is an American company with a factory in China that uses the same high quality components as major brands [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation), Nokia, Palm, and [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-screen-phones); these unlocked, tri-band cell phones deliver features that exceed those offered on the ultra-popular Nokia N95 and Apple [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g), at less than half the price." If what they claim is true, I am guessing big carriers will have to rethink their marketing tactics to compete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customization of Cell Phones:** The trend of custom built cell phones provides an opportunity for companies to offer personalized options and features to consumers. - **Revolutionizing the Cell Phone Industry:** zzzphone aims to disrupt the cell phone industry by offering customizable phones with high-quality components at a lower price point compared to major brands. - **Dual SIM Capability:** The inclusion of dual SIM card slots in zzzphone's custom phones opens up possibilities for consumers to use multiple accounts from different carriers on a single device. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** The custom built cell phone trend presents opportunities for manufacturers to offer tailored devices with a wide range of features and options. - **Personal Electronics Retail:** Retailers in the electronics industry can tap into the market demand for customizable phones by offering zzzphone's products and promoting their unique selling points. - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can explore partnerships with zzzphone or develop their own customizable offerings to meet the evolving needs of consumers who seek personalized mobile solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Sleek Modular Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easco.md) - [Custom-Made Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z50-ultra.md) - [Customizable Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-phone-1.md) - [Dual-Screen Mobile Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-screen-phones.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md)