Hagen/Sinclair Research Recruiting is scheduling individuals who own and use cellular phones to participate in a six-day online study scheduled for March 17th through March 24th.  Participants will log on to a secure research website for approximately 30 minutes a day to answer questions and post comments.   In addition, participants must be willing and able to open a text message as Hagen/Sinclair will send information via text prior to study participation.  Those who qualify and participate will receive $125.

If interested in participating, submit an email to Sheldon Satnick at satnicks@hagensinclair.com with responses to the questions below.

What is your name?
What is your occupation?
What is your city and state?
What is your ethnicity?
What are your day and evening telephone numbers?
What are some good times to reach you?

Please describe the computer and type of internet connection that you plan to use for the online research:

Do you, yourself, currently own a wireless phone, also referred to as a cellular or mobile phone?
Who is your current wireless provider?
What other wireless providers, if any, do you have service with?
Who pays the bill and makes decisions regarding the wireless provider you use?

Next, please tell me how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements using this scale: 1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Somewhat Disagree, 4=Somewhat Agree, 5=Agree, 6=Strongly Agree

* I am willing to pay extra for the latest wireless devices/applications (e.g., turn-by-turn navigation, mobile video)
* It is important for me to be accessible to my business associates at all times
* I would not feel in control of my daily schedule without my wireless device (e.g., cell phone, PDA)
* I need a wireless service provider who understands that I don’t have a long credit history yet
* I get excited when I receive a message from a friend or family member
* I would choose a very inexpensive or free cell phone, even if it didn’t have all the features I wanted
* My friends consider me an expert in the latest technology products
* My cell phone must support my business needs, including business email
* I would never cancel my home phone line service because I do not believe wireless is reliable enough
* I find it aggravating that people expect to be able to reach me at any time

How old are you?

What is your annual household income before taxes?

How many people are in your household, including yourself?

In addition to voice calling, what other features are part of your current wireless plan?
* Text messaginglspecific number of monthly messages
* Text messaginglunlimited number of messages

How do you typically use your cell phone?
* Personal use only
* Primarily personal use
* Personal and business use
* Primarily business use
* Business use only

Have you had a bill go to a collection agency in the past two years?
* Yes
* No
* I don’t know

Do you have homeowners insurance?
* Yes
* No
* I don’t know

Which method of payment do you use most often to make retail purchases at a store?
* Cash
* Money order
* Debit/Check card
* Check
* Credit card