Do I HAVE to buy a Bluetooth headset from my cell phone provider?

As long as the device you buy is bluetooth enabled, you should be able to buy just about anything.

NO. ONLY the phone has to be compatible. You can shop and review at www.CNET.com. Buy at either, www.Overstock.com or www.TigerDirect.com for better pricing. Shipping takes about a week.

"Hands Free" while driving is my "biggest" reward. No wires, nice to have the extra hand. I will tell you, in a store some will think you are talking to them but this is "normal" and you will get used to it.

Nothing "amazes" me much in life, but this "BlueTooth" technology is WONDERFUL. I purchased my first September 2007, Motorola H700, $41.00. First time this is a good unit but you will realize, at times, you are asked to "speak up", "wind noise", at times, interferes, and in a crowd may be hard to hear.

In February this year I met a Navy buddy with a lay over in Atlanta. During our conversation I noticed his "BlueTooth", Jabra Jawbone. This is the one issued by the Navy/Marines and he loves it. Same day I went home and ordered on TigerDirect.com, $84. No longer does my mom say, "can you speak up", everyone, my clients, friends, family, hear "clearly", I hear all loud and "clear", "wind" has no effect, crowd noise is no longer a concern. The Jabra has a "noise reduction" button but I have never had to use. If it is good enough for the military, it is good enough for me. "Jabra" technology, and why the military likes, uses a "voice recognition" from not only "sound" but, the way I explain, "voice movement" and "vibration", no other has. I can guarantee Jabra is compatible to your phone.

Many at my office use Plantronics and these are good units as well. The better units "plug" into your ear, which I don't like. All that have say if they had a complaint "plugging" in the ear is it. Most paid just over $100.

"BlueTooth" also allows you to "speak" a programmed name/business, etc,, to connect. When I call my girlfriend, I hit the button, and simply say "Judy". This "voice recognition" on any "BlueTooth" may take a couple of times to "pick up" your voice "tone".

Good Luck. Since a "first time" BlueTooth user you will appreciate any you purchase. As you understand, use in different environments, in areas you can't hear nor can the other party, this is when you will want to upgrade. I highly recommend and, personally, would not buy any other but Jabra Jawbone or Pantronics that "plug" in ear. Motorola makes an excellent product, for the money, as well.

NO. ONLY the phone has to be compatible. You can shop and review at www.CNET.com. Buy at either, www.Overstock.com or www.TigerDirect.com for better pricing. Shipping takes about a week.

"Hands Free" while driving is my "biggest" reward. No wires, nice to have the extra hand. I will tell you, in a store some will think you are talking to them but this is "normal" and you will get used to it.

Nothing "amazes" me much in life, but this "BlueTooth" technology is WONDERFUL. I purchased my first September 2007, Motorola H700, $41.00. First time this is a good unit but you will realize, at times, you are asked to "speak up", "wind noise", at times, interferes, and in a crowd may be hard to hear.

In February this year I met a Navy buddy with a lay over in Atlanta. During our conversation I noticed his "BlueTooth", Jabra Jawbone. This is the one issued by the Navy/Marines and he loves it. Same day I went home and ordered on TigerDirect.com, $84. No longer does my mom say, "can you speak up", everyone, my clients, friends, family, hear "clearly", I hear all loud and "clear", "wind" has no effect, crowd noise is no longer a concern. The Jabra has a "noise reduction" button but I have never had to use. If it is good enough for the military, it is good enough for me. "Jabra" technology, and why the military likes, uses a "voice recognition" from not only "sound" but, the way I explain, "voice movement" and "vibration", no other has. I can guarantee Jabra is compatible to your phone.

Many at my office use Plantronics and these are good units as well. The better units "plug" into your ear, which I don't like. All that have say if they had a complaint "plugging" in the ear is it. Most paid just over $100.

"BlueTooth" also allows you to "speak" a programmed name/business, etc,, to connect. When I call my girlfriend, I hit the button, and simply say "Judy". This "voice recognition" on any "BlueTooth" may take a couple of times to "pick up" your voice "tone".

Good Luck. Since a "first time" BlueTooth user you will appreciate any you purchase. As you understand, use in different environments, in areas you can't hear nor can the other party, this is when you will want to upgrade. I highly recommend and, personally, would not buy any other but Jabra Jawbone or Pantronics that "plug" in ear. Motorola makes an excellent product, for the money, as well.

As long as the device you buy is bluetooth enabled, you should be able to buy just about anything.