Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Cellular Industry Overview
• Overview
• Cellular Phone Trivia
• How Does Cellular Phone Technology Work?
3. What Service Plan & Phone Is Best For You
• How To Choose A Cellular Service Provider
• How To Choose A Phone That Works Best For You
• Contracts - How many did you sign?
• Roaming Fees, Long Distance, & Access Fees
• Lost Cellular Phone - What To Do & Expect
• Cellular Phone Insurance - Don’t Be Fooled!
4. What Cellular Phone Technologies Are Available
• Analog Cellular Service
• Digital Cellular Service
• Comparison of Analog & Digital Service
• Eavesdropping on Cellular Phones
5. Prepaid Cellular vs. Postpaid Cellular
• Comparison
• Disposable Prepaid Phones
6. WAP Service - What Is It?
   • Explanation of Wireless Application Protocol Service

7. Emergency Situations and Safety Precautions
• Safety First - Avoid Traffic Tickets and Accidents
• Car Jacking - Increase your chances of survival!
• What if I want a cellular phone only for emergencies
• What information do I need to give to a 911 operator
• Why can’t I use a cellular phone in a hospital
8. Become an Educated Cellular Phone User
• What You Can Do To Improve Reception In A Rural Area
• Cellular Phone Etiquette - What to Expect from Others
• Other Novelty Products Available On The Market
• Product Quality - Price Over Quality

 

9. Batteries - Cellular Phone Power
• How to Handle Batteries
• Differences in Batteries
10. Consumer Traps, Misperceptions, Myths, etc.
• What Are You Getting For Free… Really
• Common Consumer Misperceptions
• Cellular Phone Myths & Scare Tactics
11. Used Phones: What You Should Know About Them
• Buying From A Private Party
• Buying From A Commercial Party
• Availability of Used Phones
12. Fixed Wireless -- The Future of Dial Tone Service
13. Purchasing OEM or Aftermarket Cellular Phone Products
14. Related Cellular Phone User Services
15. The Future of Wireless
16. Glossary of Cellular Phone Industry Terms
17. About the Author

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