Traditionally, there have been two major cellular technologies in our world of communication, these being CDMA and GSM. Others do exist, but these are the primary players available. Up until this time, a variety of restrictions have been imposed or exist, as a result of diverging technologies and other issues. A truly global phone may be just around the corner, however.
The United States has long been viewed as "behind the eight ball" when it comes to cutting edge cell phone service and nobody seems to know why this should be the case. Within the country, two primary cellular technologies cause fragmentation in the industry. The majority of the rest of the world, including Europe and Asia, value the flexibility afforded by the GSM network. Within America, however, an awkward and fragmented relationship exists between CDMA and GSM technologies.
Cellular service flexibility is not as obvious in North America, unlike the vast majority of consumers around the world. It is difficult to know why the US is not leading the cellular industry in innovation as it seems to be the leader in most fields within technology and science.
When it comes time for the North American consumer to think about his annual vacation to, for example, the South of France, confusion reigns. What about cell phone service and how will these strange cellular technologies affect me? Competing frequencies exist according to your geographical position when it comes to transmitting cell phone services.
Although the world of cellular technologies and the issue of phone interchangeability is so confusing, a solution may be around the corner. As a combination of GSM network delivery and Internet protocol is being adopted by newer providers and services, a lot of the older restrictions will go away. For example, expensive international calls will now become obsolete and it will be possible to access a list of services including data, e-mails and unlimited calling without needing to go "roaming."
By and large the consumer is usually oblivious to the global confusion within the cellular world, but anticipated innovations will nevertheless provide clear benefits including the elimination of lengthy contractual commitments and a reduction in monthly fees.
In Europe, consumers travel freely between member countries and only have to change out their SIM card within their primary GSM phone for complete flexibility of service.
Distinct frequencies are used to transmit cell phone services depending on where you are. North America has different frequencies to the rest of the world. A consumer must be sure that he or she has the best and latest type of form, preferably tri band or quad band so that foreign frequencies can be accessed.
The United States has long been viewed as "behind the eight ball" when it comes to cutting edge cell phone service and nobody seems to know why this should be the case. Within the country, two primary cellular technologies cause fragmentation in the industry. The majority of the rest of the world, including Europe and Asia, value the flexibility afforded by the GSM network. Within America, however, an awkward and fragmented relationship exists between CDMA and GSM technologies.
Cellular service flexibility is not as obvious in North America, unlike the vast majority of consumers around the world. It is difficult to know why the US is not leading the cellular industry in innovation as it seems to be the leader in most fields within technology and science.
When it comes time for the North American consumer to think about his annual vacation to, for example, the South of France, confusion reigns. What about cell phone service and how will these strange cellular technologies affect me? Competing frequencies exist according to your geographical position when it comes to transmitting cell phone services.
Although the world of cellular technologies and the issue of phone interchangeability is so confusing, a solution may be around the corner. As a combination of GSM network delivery and Internet protocol is being adopted by newer providers and services, a lot of the older restrictions will go away. For example, expensive international calls will now become obsolete and it will be possible to access a list of services including data, e-mails and unlimited calling without needing to go "roaming."
By and large the consumer is usually oblivious to the global confusion within the cellular world, but anticipated innovations will nevertheless provide clear benefits including the elimination of lengthy contractual commitments and a reduction in monthly fees.
In Europe, consumers travel freely between member countries and only have to change out their SIM card within their primary GSM phone for complete flexibility of service.
Distinct frequencies are used to transmit cell phone services depending on where you are. North America has different frequencies to the rest of the world. A consumer must be sure that he or she has the best and latest type of form, preferably tri band or quad band so that foreign frequencies can be accessed.
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Seasoned writer Daniel Stouffer is an authority on the subject of cellular technologies. Surf over to his website at www.mobi-Business.com for all the latest information.
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