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The Cell Phone Handbook: Everything You Wanted to Know About Wireless Telephony (But Didn't Know Whom or What to Ask) (Paperback)

by Penelope Stetz (Author)

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…lives up to its title… valuable information that will help cellular users get the most out of their communications investment. -- Independent Business

…must for anyone trying to sort out the many options available in wireless phones… …be better prepared to comparison-shop… -- Family Motor Coaching

…provides all the basic information... …the only handbook to delve into the workings of the cell phone with in-depth attention. -- Midwest Book Review

…provides business and consumer guide to myriad technical choices on marketplace, how to transmit fax, email, data over cellular. -- Today's Books

Product Description
Cellular phones have gone from a gee whiz curiosity only a few years ago to an indispensable communications link for more than 50 million U.S. subscribers. Despite cell phones' enormous popuarity, until now it has been difficult to get reliable, objective information on which to base purchases and maximize performance.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Aegis Publishing Group, Ltd. (June 25, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1890154121
ISBN-13: 978-1890154127
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,267,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Provides a good history and knowledge of cell phone systems, August 19, 2000

By	K. Morris (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ever wonder what people did for portable telephony before cell phones? Ever wonder how cell phones came about and how they have developed? Ever wonder how a cellular system works? Ever wonder what the difference between cellular and PCS is? Or digital vs. analog? Or a dozen other questions regarding cell phones? Then this is a good book for you.

This book tries to answer just about every question you could have about cellular phones and the technology associated with them, and it does a pretty darn good job of doing so without having to have an engineering degree to understand it all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Cell Phone Handbook - A MUST READ!, May 8, 2000

By	Kris Howe (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

A MUST read for anyone who wants to know a little or a lot about cellular service! The Cell Phone Handbook can give you all the information, (and then some,) that you need to become a knowledgeable member of the wireless phenom. It is well written and succinct. If you happen to be in the cellular industry then it is a great reference guide as it is also more than the basics. Regardless of your reason for reading, from basic to advanced, you will get your money's worth. The GLOSSARY alone makes this book a bargain!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, No-nonsense, and VERY readable. Recommended., January 18, 2000

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Comprehensive, insightful, and fun to read This book is a very well written and in-depth treatment of cellular telephony technology. Not only does it provide extensive coverage of the basics of cell phone technology, it also covers more advanced topics such as roaming and zoning. If you've been unfortunate enough to fall into the trap of a cell phone service provider with a '$20/month' plan and soon realized that you're trapping footing $60/month bills for your service, you'll soon realize why this book is is also very practical. I love the way the author discusses (p.75) the process of making service choices using an interactive worksheet. Having taught classes on telecommunications in a business school at the university level, and having gone through the proces of making a book choice for my entire classes, I truly believe that this book is the best I've seen on the topic. A comprehensive index, a fun to read FAQ chapter (that answers questions that are sometimes even embarrasing to ask), and a clear writing stuyle make this a cool addition to my book shelf. For sure, this book is worth every dollar.

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Published on February 22, 2000 by Thomas D. Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars Answered all of my questions and more.
My husband and I have had a cell phone for several years. We've used it often but never really understood how it works or whether or not we had the best plan for our needs or... Read more

Published on November 1, 1999 by Cindy Kappler

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I got a lot of information from this book, it even have listing of internet services for wireless phones. A friend of mine refered me to one of those services also. Read more

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