Most modern cell phones offer standard sounds for incoming calls, text messages, and alerts. However, some people like to personalize their phones by downloading ringtones. These tones are available from a variety of sources. When people want to download their favorite songs to their cell phones, they have a range of options available to them. In fact, most cell phone companies make available ringtones on their websites. Customers can log into their online accounts and find tones that fit their preferences. Many modern ringtones include songs that are commonly played on the radio. People can download their favorite rap, pop, hip hop, or country song and then set it as their ringtone for incoming calls, texts, and other alerts. However, individuals who prefer classical tunes may also find songs that suit their needs. Some companies offer tones set to the music of Schubert's Ave Maria, Beethoven's 5th symphony, Bach's Aire, and other notable classics. Further, whimsical tunes, such as the Chicken Polka and the Cupid Shuffle, may also be located and downloaded directly from cell phone companies' websites. If a company does not offer tunes that suit customers' preferences, these individuals have other options open to them. Many third party vendors offer songs for such purposes. Cell phone users can text a code to a particular vendor and receive a desired ringtone in return. However, it should be noted that these vendors do not usually offer tones for free. Rather, they often charge a person's cell phone account every month for as long as that person remains subscribed to the vendor's services. Many customers mistakingly believe that they only have to pay a one time charge; however, most vendors keep charging a person's account until that individual unsubscribes from the service. For that reason, people are urged to use caution before responding to any vendor's solicitation for ringtones. Many cell phones today have MP3 capabilities. People can upload their favorite songs to their phones from their personal computers. Once the songs are uploaded, owners can then select their favorite song to be their ringtone. This option appeals to those who wish to avoid ringtone charges.