Since the service requires many more cells to cover a given area , it is more
difficult and expensive with PCS to completely cover a given geographic area
than with cellular . On the other hand , once an area is covered , there should be
fewer ...
Author: Robert A. Steuernagel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471464155
Category: Technology & Engineering
Page: 132
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How to choose cellular service wisely and become an adept cellularuser Keeping in touch via cellular is increasingly vital in today'sfast--paced world. The technology now boasts over 50 millionsubscribers, and that figure is expected to double in the next fiveyears. Whether you are a regular user or an industry professional,The Cellular Connection, Fourth Edition helps you keep current inthe field. Written in a nontechnical language by an industryinsider, this new edition of a highly successful book (over aquarter million copies sold!) demystifies both service andtechnology, explains the shift from mobiles to portables, andupdates all information on cellular phone equipment. Numerousillustrations, photographs, and a special Cellular Buyer'sChecklist accompany this unique guide. The Cellular Connection,Fourth Edition answers all your cellular telephony questions,including: * How the cellular system works * The purposes and advantages of various features * How to choose, install, and operate your phone * How to make sense of your phone bill * What to do when traveling outside your home area * How to tell when you're roaming * What's in the future, including digital cellular and PCS