There are so many types of Cell Phone Networks, and technology
which one is the best, and why so many?
A: Over the years cell phones have
expanded and became better with new technology advances. When the
first cell phone
was launched it was on a radio wave transmission called AMPS or
Analog Cellular technology. The quality can be very poor
and security is very bad on these networks. Analog is not so bad
after all in some places its the only option plus AMPS have been
implemented almost every where in the US. The next Networks work
on digital signals, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access),
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), GSM (Global System for
Mobile Communications), Motorola's IDEN services based around the
TDMA network setup! Which one is the best for
you! Well if your the type that travels to major
cities only then are all good for you. If you travel everywhere
from the small towns to the major cities I recommend TDMA. TDMA
is already deployed in many areas and is the only true digital
deployed system in the states. CDMA's deployment is slow where
there are small towns and open country. If your the type that
would like to use there phone in stores and malls and want 100%
good reception then TDMA and AMPS is where its at. I found that
lower frequencies in malls and stores pick up the best signals
example AMPS 800 MHz, TDMA 800 MHz, and CDMA 800 MHz.. Since CDMA
and GSM use little power transmitting on the phones end there
signals tend to fade out rather quickly compared to TDMA and AMPS
but CDMA , GSM, and IDEN phones tend to have more talk time
and battery life.
Question:
Ok I decided what type of network I wanted but who operates what!
A:
For GSM Service Providers:
T-Mobile
GSM Alliance (List of
providers and GSM info)
Cingular GSM
CDMA Providers:
VerizonWireless
Sprint PCS Horrible Stay Away!!
IDEN Providers:
Nextel IDEN (USA) Boost
Mobile IDEN
TDMA Providers:
AT&T Wireless Services
SunCom (Member of the AT&T
Wireless Network)
Cingular Wireless (formerly
Bell South, and Celluar One)
AMPS Providers:
VerizonWireless
Tracfone
Question:
Ok I decided to buy my first phone but what's the differences
between Prepaid and an actual account?
A: Well prepaid accounts tend to be
better for some people, no monthly bills or contracts. The
downside you get little features or basic features like Voice
mail, Caller id, call waiting, call forwarding, and with some
providers three way calling! But with major providers prepaid
seems to be a waste of money for example take the amount of their
prepay cards example if a $25.00 prepaid card gives you 56
minutes (Minutes will vary due to cents a minutes) do this take
25 dollars times two 50.00 to recharge up if your the type to
talk all the time, look at that im sure they have a post plan
that's about 30 something dollars and comes with Free nights and
weekend minutes or with Cingular Wireless unlimited minutes plus
now that your a account holder you get all the services and
feature like the wireless web, two way text messaging, and
Roaming out of your home area. Makes you look at prepaid very
differently huh!
Question:
Ok now that I understand what is best for me what type of phone
should I get there are so many!
A: If you go with TDMA provider then
I would recommend a phone that has options like ring tone
downloads, screen saver downloads, and a phone with a good
battery talk time like 3 hours talk time and standby time about 6-8
days. Motorola on other types of networks are popular due to
their features and integrated web browser WAP 1.1. When
selecting a phone get one that looks good to you, has features
you like, and has the talk time you want to serve your needs.
Question:
Ok lets talk features what feature do I really
need any why?
A: One feature you may want to look at is two way
text messaging why? With text messaging and some providers you
can have the option to send messages to other phones on your
network (Only if you have other friends, or family on the same
provider as you) or you have the option to send your message to
an E-mail address. Text messaging can come in handy in concerts,
musical performances, any where when you can not talk at the time.
Wireless internet services, be able to check your online e-mail,
play online WAP games, get info about weather, stocks, online
auctions, find food places in your area, get directions to where
your going, driving on the interstate just type in which
direction you are heading and it can tell you what restaurants,
hotels, gas stations are coming up and their exits. Road Side
assistance, this feature can come in hand if you run out of gas
just call your provider on your cell phone and they will send
someone with free gas to help you get going its very cheap for
only 2.99 a month plus they have more services in roadside ask
when you go shopping! Wireless handset protection, ever dropped,
broken, or lost your phone no matter what the problem your
provider will replace your phone for you no matter what the
problem is free of charge.
Question:
I decided to go with prepay so what should I look for exactly?
A: When shopping with prepaid look
for CDMA providers they tend to be cheap rate dealers. Look for
not major providers like Cricket wireless, PrimeCo, and other
look in your town for local providers. Also ask for the rate a
minute with prepaid. Most providers will tell you if you pay
higher amount payment or card your rate will be lower. This is
true then you will get more for your money but you may have to
pay 75-100 to get that type of rate. But look for a rat or 25-38
cents a minutes to get your moneys worth. Also when you call some
some try to talk up 1 minute, most providers will charge you a
full minute for just calling some one and saying hi and hang up
less than 10 sec.
Question:
Ok I decided to be an account holder what plan should I choose?
A: You have the choice of Local,
National, and Midwest, Mideast, North Eastern, Southeast plans.
Go for Local if your the type not to travel out side of you
state, choose national if travel every year some where out
side of your state you don't want to be charged roaming rates,
the Midwest, Mideast, North Eastern, Southeast plans are good if
you travel say surrounding states of your area.
Question:
I'm a small business owner our company travels from the big city
to the smaller towns what phone should we choose?
A: I would select a TDMA provider
and one rate/national plan.
Question: I want a prepaid but I would like a cool phone and neat features!
A: Get Nextel's prepaid service boost mobile.
Its excellent service and really cool!
More to come! Hope this helps you select the
right cell phone for your needs!
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Motorola V Series GSM, TDMA,
CDMA
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