Code Division Multiple Access; operates at 1900 MHX, used originally by the military is a new technology which provides digital transmission.

 Traditional analog cellular operates between 800-850 MHZ. Cellular technology was introduced to the public in the early '80 as the first wireless phone service. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC), licensed two service provider in each market to provide cellular service.

The cellular system divides a service territory into several radio coverage areas called cells.

At the center of the cell is the Cell Site. Each cell site has an antenna capable of receiving and transmitting calls simultaneously on low powered transmitters. A cell site can contain multiple cells to increase its capacity for higher volume usage in a metropolitan area.

Electronic Serial Number; the unique number assigned to a wireless phone by the manufacturer . It is fixed and unchangeable, sort of a finger print for each phone.

The MTSO (Mobile Telephone Switching Office) is a switching station or large computer that is the "brains" of the cellular / PCS system which connects a wireless phone call to the public telephone network.

Personal Communications Services; uses CDMA technology which operates at 1900 MHz using digital transmission.

Time Division Multiple Access; operates in the same band width as traditional cellular but uses digital transmission.

A permanently installed unit in the vehicle that is powered by the car's battery. The mobile unit has up to three watts of power and can be used anywhere inside the cellular coverage area. This type of phone typically offers the best range within the cellular coverage area because of its full wattage and antenna placement. This phone is only used in cellular service and not available as a PCS unit.

This phone is self-contained and powered by its own battery (although many new models are powered by the cigarette lighter but offer a battery as an accessory, i.e. the bag phone). Transportable can also have up to three watts of power and offer similar range to a mobile if used with an external antenna when in the car (i.e. magnetic mount antenna). This phone can be carried while being used. It is sometime bulky but offers longer talktime than a portable due to the battery size. This phone is not widely available and is used only with cellular service and not available as a PCS unit.

This phone is the most popular of all formats for both cellular and PCS because it is light-weight, contains its own rechargeable battery and can be easily carried in a pocket or purse. An optional car power cord can be purchased to save the battery life while in use in the car or even charge the battery in the car while traveling.

 Makes repetitive call attempts automatically when a system, is busy

Provides faster memory dialing with a minimum number of keystrokes.

Indicates unanswered calls while phone is left unattended.

 Helps control unwanted phone usage.

Resettable, individual, and cumulative timers are available for monitoring phone expenses by tracking airtime usage.

Allows you to store frequently used phone numbers.

Electronically controls the volume of the ringer, voice, and audible keypad tones.

Allows the presentation of the calling party number on the customer's phone on incoming calls

Enables a customer to be notified of, and receive, an incoming call while already engaged in a call. Provides notification when a current call is in progress.

Allows the customer the ability to forward all incoming calls to another number.

Allows you to talk to two people at the same time

Found primarily in mobile models which enhances safety by permitting both hands on the wheel during conversation.

If the phone is not in use or the phone is in use and the person chooses not to answer the call the caller will be forwarded to voicemail which operates like an electronic answering machine.

This pager displays a numeric message on the LCD screen by the caller notifying the owner to return a call.

This pager displays both numeric and text messages on an LCD screen. Text messages may be sent to the pager via computer software or through a dispatch service. This type of messaging is more efficient because messages may be sent as an actionable message not requiring a returned phone call.

Covers all manufacturer defects and malfunctions of your pager. Unlike similar plans from other paging companies, there are no deductibles with Page Protect, and 9 out of 10 cases we will immediately swap out the defective unit with one that is comparable in features and conditions. Page Protect does not cover physical damage or abuse.

Other Page Protect benefits include:    

 Free Monthly Battery Replacement: You will receive a free replacement battery each month. Just bring your pager to Mobile One to receive your FREE replacement battery.
   

 Free Overcall Protection: Receive an additional 100 extra num

 Free Pager Case Replacement: At the end of 12 consecutive months of uninterrupted service with Page Protect, we will replace the case on your pager so your pager will always look new!

Includes 10 messages ( 30 seconds in length), and purges messages after 24 hours. Includes custom greeting. Best described as an answering machine in a pager.

Includes 20 messages ( 60 seconds in length), purges messages after 72 hours. Includes custom greeting.

Greets callers with you own recorded instructions instead of a general message.

Enables callers to dial toll free within the selected coverage area.

Review your most recent pages from any touch-tone phone.

Greets callers with your own personal answering phrase, instead of a general message, from a live operator for transmission of your text message.