Consumer's Guide to Cell Phones and Wireless Service Plans

The Consumers Guide to Cell Phones & Wireless Service Plans will lead you through the maze of offerings based on how you will use your phone. You will learn how to choose:
· a wireless phone and service
· the right roaming options
· the best accessories
· between local, regional, and national plans

And you will learn what questions to ask:
· Who has the best quality of service?
· What types of special deals and promotions are available?
· What services are available to me?
· What services can I get from third parties?
Contents

Forword

Part I
General Information

Chapter 1
How to Choose a Wireless Phone and Service

Chapter 2
Analog, Digital—What's the Difference?

Chapter 3
CDMA to TDMA—Digital Terms and Basic Definitions

Chapter 4
Wireless Data and the Wireless Internet—Do I Need It?

Part II
Equipment

Chapter 5
The Components of a Wireless Phone

Chapter 6
Guide to Wireless Phones

Chapter 7
Accessories for Your Wireless Phone

Part III
Service Plans and Rates

Chapter 8
Understanding Service Plans

Chapter 9
Service Providers and Service Areas

Chapter 10
Traveling: Your Domestic and International Roaming Options

Chapter 11
Understanding Special Deals and Promotions

Chapter 12
Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 13
The Future of Wireless Communications

Appendix A
Glossary of Wireless Terms

Appendix B
How to Use the GetConnected.com Web Site

Index