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So Many Cell Phone Providers!
By Barry Nagassar, Sat Dec 10th

Wherever you’re located, the likelihood of having a choice amongseveral cellular service providers for your wireless needs ishigh. Major cities usually have a choice between 3-5 majorservice providers and another 2-4 mini cellular players. Theseemingly endless combinations of service providers makes wayfor some confusing yet interesting options for consumers. Thisbrief article will help new consumers, and some old,learn the basic ins and outs of service providers.

First a clarifications on network terms you’ll encounter.

CDMA: Short for Code-Division Multiple Access, this is a digitalcellular technology that uses spread-spectrum techniques. Unlikecompeting systems that use TDMA, such as GSM, CDMA does notassign a specific frequency to each user. Instead, every channeluses the full available spectrum. The frequency of thetransmitted signal is then made to vary according to a definedpattern, so it can be intercepted only by a receiver whosefrequency response is programmed with the same code, so itfollows exactly along with the transmitter frequency. Major CDMAplayers are in North America are Telus Mobility, VerizonWireless, Sprint Nextel, and Bell Mobility.


GSM: GSM is currently the world's largest cellular network. GSMstand for Global System for Mobile Communications. GSM usesnarrowband TDMA, which allows eight simultaneous calls on thesame radio frequency. Considered the most advanced digitalcellular technology, GSM networks are leaders in many typically"digital" services including Short Message Service (SMS), overthe air (OTA) configuration and GSM positioning. Many new GSMphones are called "global phones" because they can be used invirtually any country. They also have SIM cards ("SubscriberIdentification Module") that enable unique identification ofeach user and easy transportation of your data between phones.GSM 900 (transmitting on the 900 MHz frequency band) is Europe'smain digital network. It's also used in the Asia-Pacific region.GSM 1800 is also used in Europe and Asia, but has not been aswidely adopted as GSM 900. GSM 1900 is the system used mainly inthe Americas and Canada. Top North American providers areCingular Wireless, T-Mobile, Rogers Wireless and Fido.

So the question is now which network do I choose? GSM appears toprovide a greater range for those who travel, yet CDMAsupposedly has clearer reception. Theoretically having theentire spectrum available for your use should mean greater callclarity, however, this is not always the case. Many CDMAsubscribers will attest that their GSM counterparts have betterreception in some hard to reach areas.

Consumers should also be mindful of the types of phonesavailable on each network. Manufacturers try to produce phonesfor each, nonetheless, LG typically produces cell phones for theCDMA network, and

Nokia on the GSM, (although Nokia has a hugeCDMA portfolio as well.) Take some time and browse the phonesand their options -- you have a huge selection so start now.Wireless functions such as SMS, or roaming may dictate whichcarrier you choose. But again, you have plenty of options tochoose from, and if you’ve never had a before, takesome time to learn about the hundreds of options you have, bothin a phone and with particular plans/carriers. Don’t justcompare phones either. Providers nowadays have comparablephones, therefore, the selling feature may be plans and attachedoptions. Price, when evenings begin, add-on costs such as txtmessaging, data-transfer, should all be compared and analyzedbefore purchase. Be sure to take advantage of monthly deals fromproviders, usually you can get a solid for FREE!Generally you need to sign up for a contract that lasts 2-3years, however, if you’re planning on staying with the firm andare confident with your choice, the contract isn’t such a badidea. Switching providers is also an option with existingcustomers. Let me explain. Switching carriers is no longer atedious event. Already present in the US and soon to beimplemented in Canada, number portability will enablecustomers to switch service providers to take advantage of ‘newactivation’ discounts with the new carrier all while keepingyour old phone number. This feature can only benefit theconsumer. Service providers will likely lower their fees andincrease their perks in attempt to prevent a mass exodus fromtheir customer base.

Some other phone options include prepaid options, where you canprepay for a pre-determined amount of minutes, no contract. Youcan also invest in unlocked cell phones, where you do not havethe contract obligations and you own the phone. It works likethis: you purchase the phone, usually from an independentdealer, then you activate the phone with a compatible serviceprovider on a monthly plan. This is a pricey option, typicallyhigh end phones fall under this category, those that aren’toffered by the carrier but will operate on their network.

So as you can tell there are plenty of phone and carrier optionsfor customers vying to get the best deal. The biggest thing islikely patience. Be patient when it comes to purchasing, betterdeals likely lie somewhere else. Also, figure out what yourneeds are. Do you travel? Want to be tied into a contract? Onceyou know what you want, compare between providers. Do the sametype of comparison with phone featuress as well. You’ll besurprised how a little research on phone and service providerquality can save you a load of headaches in the future.

About the author:Visit DiscussWireless forconsumer discussion forums with categories of all major cellphone providers and manufacturers. Compare and review cellphones and plans here, read posts from other consumers regardingservice issues and phone reviews.

 

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