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Until the 1990s, the wireless cellular phone was a luxury, but
since the late 1990s, it has outsold most other electronic gadgets.
It seems like everyone, these days, has a cell phone! The cell phone
has become an important business tool, a family convenience, and a means
to seek help in emergencies. Considering the sleek styling, colors,
and accessories available, it has even become a fashion statement!
Basically, a wireless cell phone is a low-power radio transmitter-receiver (using different transmission and reception frequencies), plus a tiny microphone that converts sounds into electrical signals, and a small speaker that does the reverse. A low-power liquid crystal display (LCD) displays a function menu with numbers, letters and symbols. A keypad is used to activate functions and enter phone numbers. Your wireless phone communicates with radio transmitter-receiver stations that are set up throughout the country. Each station, known as a cell, is linked to other cells via a computer network. That is how you can communicate with cell phones that are located near other cells.
Wireless phones and the cellular telecommunications infrastructure have
improved dramatically during the last decade. Rechargeable batteries
are more efficient, electronics are more compact, and cellular towers are
more widespread than ever before. Today's wireless phones are smart,
lightweight devices that can help you communicate quickly and reliably.
There are many different wireless plan services in the United States, each of which use their own technology and have their own towers. Some operate using U.S. networks while others, better suited to overseas travelers, operate using the international standard GSM network.
Wireless cell phone plans can be purchased monthly or on a pay-as-you-go
basis. Monthly plans typically offer a certain amount of anytime
minutes for a fee, plus incentives such as free nights and weekends.
Depending on your circumstances, there are a variety of monthly plans
available, from single user plans to family plans that allow for multiple
phones and unlimited minutes between family members. Most plans
allow you to choose one of several phones for free when you sign a long
term phone service contract. Some of the more sophisticated plans
have phones that allow for text messaging, email, access to the Internet,
and the ability to locate children or other family members via a GPS
device. Most of today's cell phones are equipped with built-in
cameras, and many also include MP3 music players.
Here on Wireless-Phones.us, you will find several convenient links to selected wireless network organizations, solution providers, and information resources.
Wireless Telecommunications Organizations
- CTIA
is an international wireless telecommunications industry organization
that represents all sectors of wireless communications, from cellular
and personal communications services to specialized mobile radio.
www.CTIA.org - GSM World
is a global trade association of GSM mobile phone operators that strives
to ensure that mobile phones and wireless services work around the world
and are easily accessible.
www.GSMWorld.com - 3G Americas
represents GSM family wireless technology operators and manufacturers
in the Americas.
www.3GAmericas.org
Wireless Plan Providers
- AT&T
is a telecommunications company that features an extensive digital
network.
www.Wireless.ATT.com - T-Mobile USA
offers wireless plans, mobile phones, and handheld phones as well as
personal digital assistants and wireless network cards.
www.T-Mobile.com - Verizon Wireless
operates a wireless network and serves an extensive base of voice and
data customers.
www.VerizonWireless.com
Other Wireless Communication Technologies
While cellular phones are the most common form of wireless telecommunications, wireless plans are also available for beepers, pagers, and messaging systems, as well as satellite phones. Wireless satellite phones use low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites to enable airborne, shipboard, and remote area communications.For your convenience, selected links will open in new windows.