System and method for playing a ringtone on a communication device

A communication device configured to play a selected ringtone, the communication device comprising:

• a processor for executing a set of instructions;
• and
• a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions when executed is configured to:
• associate a plurality of ringtones with an identifier of a calling device;
• receive a user preference from a user indicating a desired method for selecting a ringtone from the plurality of ringtones, wherein the user does not select a particular ringtone, but selects the desired method for selecting one of the plurality of ringtones;
• select the ringtone from the plurality of ringtones based on the user-selected desired method for selecting the ringtone from the plurality of ringtones in response to the communication device receiving a communication from the calling device associated with the identifier;
• and
• initiate the playing of the selected ringtone on the communication device.