These high quality LG cell phone data cables will enable you to connect your mobile phone to your laptop or PC via a USB port in order to transfer, syncronize, backup data or edit ring tones on your computer. You will also be able to dial up to the Internet if you have a service provider setup. Functions available may vary with mobile phone model and provider. In most cases you will need software to use data cables and if software CD is not enclosed you may buy it separately or download from Manufacturer if available.