Behind the Fine Print of Cell Phone Service Providers

There's nothing worse than being locked into a cell phone service that you don't like or finding out later that another carrier has options that better suit your lifestyle. Because cell phones are becoming more important in our everyday lives, it's essential to carefully compare cell phone service providers to find the best one for your needs. We've all seen the commercials and glossy fliers for the most popular cell phone companies, but in this article, we digs below the marketing hype and compares the two largest carriers: Verizon and AT&T/Cingular.

Service Coverage

The greatest cell phone provider in the world is of no use if you are unable to get a signal. Before making a decision, it's extremely important to find out which carriers have the strongest networks in your area.

Cell phone carriers use two different types of network technology, CMDA (Code Division Multiple Access) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). Verizon uses a CMDA network, which offers more expansive coverage throughout the US, especially in rural areas, but provides limited access in outside of the US.

AT&T/Cingular uses the GSM network which provides extensive global coverage. While this may be great for world travelers, it's not always the best choice for those in small towns. Since GSM inside the US mainly covers only metropolitan areas, the AT&T/Cingular network is available in fewer areas than Verizon.

It is difficult to truly assess a cell phone service providers' effectiveness in your particular area since networks vary widely over even a few blocks. Try asking friends, coworkers, and particularly neighbors about their experience with different cell phones before making a final decision.

Phone Technology

Though Verizon covers more areas, many have criticized the lack of technology and visual appeal of their phones. Historically, they have lagged behind the other carriers in implementing new technologies like Bluetooth and their phones tend to have an outdated look. However, this doesn't seem to be the case today. Over the past several years, Verizon has been quick to implement the latest technologies.

On the other hand, AT&T/Cingular has consistently remained on the cutting edge of phone technology. AT&T/Cingular was among the first mobile phone carriers to offer Motorola's Razr and is currently the only service to offer the Apple iPhone.

Unique Features

Verizon's marketing campaigns tout the fact that the company offers the most reliable network, and this appears to be accurate based on consumer studies. Verizon was the first to launch a high-speed 3G data network for fast internet connection and also launched the first mobile TV network.

One thing that consumers seem to like best about AT&T/Cingular is the plan's rollover minutes. With rollover minutes, users can bank unused monthly minutes for up to a year. Analog roaming is another feature inherent to AT&T/Cingular plans that is unavailable with Verizon.

Choosing the Right Cell Phone Provider for Your Need

Since Verizon offers the widest network, it is probably the best choice for most US residents, particularly those in rural areas. If you live in the city or travel out of the country often, AT&T/Cingular (now partnered with AT&T) is probably a better option.

Author is a freelance copywriter. For more information on best buys and consumer reviews, please visit http://www.BestBuys.com

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Finding the Best iPhone Sale

Where does one find the best iPhone sale? You can simply shop your normal brick and mortar stores and find a brand spanking new iPhone or you can go online and shop directly from the official Apple iPhone(TM) store, Walmart, Target and many other online and brick and mortar stores. But, will you get the best deal?

Let me give you a quick run down on why the iPhone is becoming the technical gadget to own.

The iPhone for one thing is a sleek and tiny hand-held computer whose screen is a beautiful touch sensitive piece of work. The high end models have any where from 4 to 8 gigs of storage and can hold about 800 to 1800 songs. Plus, it includes a cellphone, video(iPod), email terminal, web browser, camera, alarm clock, a Palm type organizer and of course, right now it is one heck of a status symbol.

The biggest draw to the iPhone is it's software. It's fast, beautiful, menu free and really very simple to operate. The lists scroll with a flick of a finger and is just much more fun to use, which is something that cannot be said about most cellphones.

Okay, but finding a good iPhone sale is going to be a little time consuming. You search the newspaper ads, online stores and such but can't seem to find the right one on sale for the price that you are willing to pay. You just know that you have got to get one quickly for your nagging daughter or wife...

LOL. Or just maybe looking to get one for yourself. Plus, you keep hearing about being able to unlock the iPhone and want to find one that is for sale. But, finding an unlocked iPhone on sale can be a little complicated. Think you can find one in the stores? I seriously doubt it.

There are some places where you can find exactly what you need. All the new and used iPhones, unlocked, unlocking software, accessories and more. You just have to really look to find the right iPhone sale.

Keep digging and you can find just the right one you need at the best possible price.

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http://www.squidoo.com/iPhoneSale

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