Unit 1 Lab 1 Physical Networking
Unit 1 Lab 1 Data on Fixed Line vs. Cellular Debate
June 16, 2014
Debate the Pros and Cons to having a purely cellular network vs. having a purely fixed line network
Pro 's:
Cost: Most wireline phone companies charge more than what you 'd pay for most alternatives, and some are taxed more as well. There are some locations where getting new wired phoneservice is prohibitively expensive or even impossible. Long Distance and extra features like Call Waiting are normally included with alternative phones.
• Portability: If you move your home more than average (or if it 's on wheels), your phone and your number can stay with you. There are no "installation" charges.
• Temporary Usage: You can have phone service for the season in a vacation home or cabin, or on an extended stay at a hotel or home of a friend or relative without installing a separate line.
• Unlimited Plans: Most alternatives offer a plan that includes Unlimited talk minutes and Long Distance, including cellular. Most cellular carriers have eliminated Unlimited Data plans, although there are some that include Data with some other restrictions.
• Anonymity: You can easily set up an account (especially prepaid cellular) with either no name or an alternative identity.
• Fewer Telemarketers: Nuisance calls are reduced because telemarketers want to target customers in certain geographic areas. They won 't know where you are. Most telcos provide your landline number to telemarketers. With cellular it 's illegal...for now. With broadband, it depends on the carrier who sets up your number.
• Internet Access: Your wireless phone can also be your connection to the Internet, either with an internal browser or tethered to your computer, and available wherever there is cellular coverage. Wireless broadband is also available separate from your cellular account.
• Margo Bell
• Unit 1 Lab 1 Data on Fixed Line vs. Cellular Debate
• June 16, 2014 Page 2
• Wi-Fi for Multiple Devices: You can get a cellular
June 16, 2014
Debate the Pros and Cons to having a purely cellular network vs. having a purely fixed line network
Pro 's:
Cost: Most wireline phone companies charge more than what you 'd pay for most alternatives, and some are taxed more as well. There are some locations where getting new wired phoneservice is prohibitively expensive or even impossible. Long Distance and extra features like Call Waiting are normally included with alternative phones.
• Portability: If you move your home more than average (or if it 's on wheels), your phone and your number can stay with you. There are no "installation" charges.
• Temporary Usage: You can have phone service for the season in a vacation home or cabin, or on an extended stay at a hotel or home of a friend or relative without installing a separate line.
• Unlimited Plans: Most alternatives offer a plan that includes Unlimited talk minutes and Long Distance, including cellular. Most cellular carriers have eliminated Unlimited Data plans, although there are some that include Data with some other restrictions.
• Anonymity: You can easily set up an account (especially prepaid cellular) with either no name or an alternative identity.
• Fewer Telemarketers: Nuisance calls are reduced because telemarketers want to target customers in certain geographic areas. They won 't know where you are. Most telcos provide your landline number to telemarketers. With cellular it 's illegal...for now. With broadband, it depends on the carrier who sets up your number.
• Internet Access: Your wireless phone can also be your connection to the Internet, either with an internal browser or tethered to your computer, and available wherever there is cellular coverage. Wireless broadband is also available separate from your cellular account.
• Margo Bell
• Unit 1 Lab 1 Data on Fixed Line vs. Cellular Debate
• June 16, 2014 Page 2
• Wi-Fi for Multiple Devices: You can get a cellular